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JoJo's.
This shave ice is out of this World good! They have so many flavors to choose from & one can get some macadamia ice cream on the bottom of the shave ice if one so desires.....(I recommend you desire!)
Don't miss JoJo's.
It's in Waimea.
And--don't be in a hurry.
:)
Aloha!
Leslie
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It is vast. It is an amazing long beach the most western part of the island you could get to along the coast. Very deserted, it looks like a bit end of the world or something. To get there 4WD is recommended because the road becomes dirt road but it’s also fun to drive bumpy roads! It is an open sea so you need to be careful for a strong currency, but there is a swimming pool too so you can enjoy water there. don’t forget to bring something to shade from sun it is a big open space with no shade. Website: http://kauai-hawaii.com/destinations.php?53
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Its in a lot of guide books. Named for teh fact that it takes a little driving and hiking to get there . But once you do its empty, warm, and beautiful. Leave a Comment
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Just outside of Waimea on Kaua'i's south shore are the ruins of an old Russian fort. While this place doesn't attract many tourists and there's not really much to see except lots of lava rocks laid out in a star pattern, the grounds would have a fascinating story to tell if they could only talk.
In 1810, the king of Kaua'i, Kaumualii, consented to a treaty of fealty with Kamehameha I, technically uniting the Hawaiian Islands for the first time under one ruler. But Kaumualii chafed under this fuedal bond and really longed for de jure independence (though he was practically autonomous anyway). In 1815, a egomaniacal German working for the Russia America company, Georg Shaeffer, landed in Kaua'i and saw a chance to use his ties to the Russian government to and Kaumualii's desires to meet his ambitions of power. The needs of the two men coincided and Shaeffer (without real authority) promised the protection of the Russian Czar in exchange for power and influence. Eventually, Schaeffer was hoping for Russian annexation of Hawaii, which would (he hoped) put him in prime contention for ruling all the islands.
As part of this scheme, Shaeffer oversaw the construction of a large fort at Waimea Bay, but before he was finished rumors of a Russian-American war started by American traders caused him to flee to Honolulu where he was captured and shipped off to Alaska. The fort remained unfinished behind him, though its still-substantial walls were knocked down in 1864 to prevent further rebellions on Kaua'i. Russia, busy with European affairs andbarely able to hang on to Alaska, never seriously considered conquering Hawaii, despite Shaeffer's schemes.
Kaumuali was eventually kidnapped by Kamehameha's successor and forced to marry the regent, ending and his chances for a realm of his own. Leave a Comment
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Kukui O Lono is a hilltop park and public golf course on the south side of the town of Kalaheo on Route 50. The hill is actually a small shield volcano of the Koloa series, and there is a remnant crater in the park, which now contains a grove of trees and a small Japanese garden. There is also a corner of the park where some archaeological stone artifacts of the island, including a poi-pounding bowl, have been gathered for display.
Great views in all directions - but be aware that this is also a golf course. Stay on the path and don't stray onto the green, etc. The park/golf course is a creation of sugar baron Walter McBryde, who bequeathed it to the town of Kalaheo upon his death in 1930. McBryde is buried in the park, near the Japanese garden.
From Kukui O Lono a chain of volcanic craters runs down to the shore, ending with Nomilu Fishpond, which is a crater containing a spring-fed pool. These craters appear to be on private lands and, as far as I know, are off limits to the public. Leave a Comment
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Moloa'a Bay, was the location for the pilot episode of Gilligan's Island.
For anyone who's early years were spent watching this sitcom, you might just find it of interest.
It's also a very nice beach, located between Kilauea and Anahola, down Koolau Road, it's easy to miss the tiny street sign if your not careful.
(Tip from: The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook) It's a wonderful beach on calm days. The right (southeast) side is much nicer than the northwest side. Very pretty beach, but not a great swimming beach when seas aren't calm. It's off the main highway and not as well known as other beaches. Take the first (southeastern) Ko'olau Road (before the 17 mile marker) to Moloa'a Road.
The public access is near the end of Moloa'a Road. Parking is very limited. Park where there are no NO PARKING signs to dissuade you. You might have to walk a ways to the beach, but it's worth it. To get to the southeast side, you'll have to walk 100 yards along the beach. There you'll find the wading, swimming and boogie boarding the best, and shade is plentiful. Some residents lost access to their nearby houses when the tiny bridge to their neighborhood collapsed in the late '90s. Rather than make them wait years while county agencies squabbled over jurisdiction, the military base on the west side sent a dozen Navy Seabees to build them a new one in one day using donated materials.
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On the road to Hanalei a hairpin turn offers another scenic look at Hanalei town; then you cross the Hanalei Bridge. The Pratt truss steel bridge, pre-fabbed in New York City, was erected in 1912; it's now on the National Registry of Historic Landmarks. If it ever goes out, the nature of Hanalei will change forever; currently, this rusty, one-lane bridge (which must violate all kinds of Department of Transportation safety regulations) isn't big enough for a tour bus to cross. Leave a Comment
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Please don't turn back towards the shore once you leave Waimea Canyon!!!! You'll miss one of the most amazing views of the Kalalau Valley and the Na Pali cliffs. If you continue on Hwy 550 past the canyon lookout and go as far as you can, you'll reach the Pu'u O Kila Lookout. The views from here are breathtaking.
Kalaulau Beach and Valley can only be reached by foot from the Kalalau Trail or by privately chartered boat (which, as you may guess can cost you your first born). So for those of us who don't feel like hiking for a week, or don't want to give up our first born, this may be the only way you can see such an awesome sight. You could also take a helicopter tour or a boat tour, but this is the way to go if you are on a budget.
When you go, be sure to go all the way to the end of the road--which is about 19 miles from the start of Hwy 550. Don't stop at the Kalalau Valley Lookout as the views are not quite as spectacular.
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