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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Air Pacific, 67 Anini Beach Windsurfing and Airports Kitesurfing, 169 agricultural screening at, 42 Annual Royal Paina, 26 AAA (American Automobile security procedures, 41–42 A-1 Foreign Exchange Association), 67 Air travel (Honolulu), 65 AARP, 37 interisland flights, 42–44 Area code, 59 Access-Able Travel Source, 36 jet lag, 40 Art galleries Access America, 30 staying comfortable on long Hanapepe, 215–216, 222 Accessible Vans of , 36 flights, 24 Kapaa, 217 Accommodations, 85–119. See Alakai Swamp Trail, 175 ATMs (automated teller also Accommodations Index Alekoko () Fishpond machines), 22 bargaining on prices, 53–54 (Niumalu), 192 Aunty Lilikoi Passion Fruit best, 10–13 Allerton Garden of the Products (Waimea), 216 the Coconut Coast, 104–113 National Tropical Botanical Australia family-friendly, 88–89 Garden, 194 customs regulations, 64 Lihue and environs, 85–90 All Nippon Airways, 67 embassy and consulate, 68 the North Shore, 113–119 All-terrain-vehicle (ATV) tours, passport and visa package deals, 45 186–187 information, 62, 63 Poipu Resort area, 90–103 All Woman’s Koloa Rodeo, 28 Automobile organizations, surfing for, 46 Aloha Airlines, 39, 43 67–68 timeshares, 106 Aloha Angels (Hanapepe), 215 Automobile rentals, 49–50, 68 tipping, 71 Aloha Beach Resort (Kapaa), surfing for, 46–47 types of, 51–53 222 Avis, 49 western , 103–104 Aloha Festivals, 28 for travelers with what’s new in, 1 Aloha shirts, Kapaa, 217 disabilities, 36 Ace Island Hardware Alohawear Awaawapuhi Trail, 174–175 (Princeville), 170 Hanalei, 219 Active vacations, 54–57 Lihue, 210, 211 Activities and Attractions Poipu Resort area, 212 ackcountry camping, Association of Hawaii B American Airlines, 39 176–177 Gold Card, 56 American Airlines FlyAway Bali Hai Photo (Hanalei), 48 Activities desks, 56–57 Vacations, 44 Bamboo Lace (Poipu), 212 Activity Warehouse American Automobile Associa- Bambulei (Kapaa), 15, 216 beach toys and equipment, tion (AAA), 67 Banana Joe’s (Kilauea), 152 American Express, traveler’s 210–211 binoculars, 188 checks, 23 Banana Patch Studio boogie boards, 163 American Express Travel, 44 (Hanapepe), 15, 215 golf clubs,COPYRIGHTED 183 MATERIAL America West, 39 Banana Poka Roundup, 27 kayak rentals, 165 Anahola Beach Park, 160 Barking Sands Beach, 4 surfboards, 167 beach camping at, 179 Beach camping Air Canada, 66 ANARA Spa at the Grand Hyatt at Anahola Beach Park, 179 Air Canada Vacations, 44 Kauai (Koloa), 15, 92 at Lucy Wright Park, 178 Airfares, 39–40, 45–46 Animal Quarantine Facility, 36 at , Air Kauai Helicopters, 197–198 Anini Beach, 21, 167 177–178 Airlines, 39, 66–67 Anini Beach County Park, 4, Air New Zealand, 66 160, 180 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 238

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Beaches, 152–162 Bodyboarding (boogie board- Caverns, 8, 166–167 Anahola Beach Park, 160 ing) and bodysurfing, Cellphones, 48 Anini Beach County Park, 4, 162–163 Centipedes, 32 160, 167, 180 Books, recommended, 57–59 Cheap Seats, 40 Barking Sands Beach, 4 Botanical gardens Cheap Tickets, 40 best, 3–4, 6 Allerton Garden of the China Airlines, 67 Cannons Beach, 166–167 National Tropical Botanical Ching Young Village Shopping the Coconut Coast, 159–160 Garden, 194 Center (Hanalei), 219 Haena Beach Park, 4, 6, 205 Limahuli Garden of the Cinemas, Coconut Marketplace Hanakapiai Beach, 182 National Tropical Botanical (Kapaa), 222 Hanalei Beach Park, 4, Garden, 206 CJM Country Stables (Koloa), 160–161, 180, 204 Na Aina Kai Botanical 188 Hanamaulu Beach Park, 155 Gardens, 8, 168, 206 Climate, 25 Kalapaki Beach, 3–4, 154, Box jellyfish, 34 The Coconut Coast, 19–20 162–163 The Bread Box (Kalaheo), 214 accommodations, 104–113 Kee Beach/Haena Beach Park, Brennecke’s Beach Broiler, 168 beaches, 159–160 9, 158, 162, 166, 167 Bridges, one-lane, 204 hiking and camping, 178–179 Lihue and environs, 154–155 Bubbles Below Scuba Charters nightlife, 222–223 Lumahai Beach, 161, 204 (Kapaa), 166 restaurants, 138–145 Lydgate State Park, 159–160 Bucket shops, 40 family-friendly, 133 Ninini Beach, 154 Budget car rentals, 49 shopping, 216–218 Niumalu Beach Park, 154–155 Burns Supper, Annual, 26 sights and attractions, the North Shore, 160 Buses, 50–51 201–203 Poipu Beach Park, 4, Business hours, 59 Coconut Coast Weddings & 156–157, 162, 167 Business Support Services Honeymoons, 39 Poipu Resort area, 155–157 (Kapaa), 48 Coconut Festival, Annual, 28 Polihale State Park, 4, Coconut Marketplace (Kapaa), 177–178 217, 222 Salt Pond Beach Park, Calendar of events, 26–29 Collectibles and Fine Junque 19, 157, 167 Camping and wilderness (Waimea), 216 Spouting Horn Beach Park, cabins, 169, 175–177 Concert in the Sky (Lihue), 27 157 backcountry, 176–177 Condos, 51, 54 Tunnels Beach, 162, 166, 167, beach camping Consolidators, 40 169, 204–205 at Anahola Beach Park, Consulates, 68 Wailua Beach, 160 179 Continental Airlines western Kauai, 157–159 at Lucy Wright Park, 178 Vacations, 44 Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), at Polihale State Park, Coral, 235 52–54. See also 177–178 County parks, information Accommodations in Kalalau Valley and on, 22 best, 12–13, 54, 104 along the Na Pali Credit cards, 23, 66 etiquette, 101 Coast, 183 Crime, 32 BiddingForTravel, 46 Camp Sloggett, 175–176 Cuisine, 230–233 The Big Island, 233–234 Canada Culture, Hawaiian, 228–229 Big Save (Waimea), 216 customs regulations, 64 Currency and currency Biking and mountain embassy and consulates, 68 exchange, 65–66 biking, 187 insurance, 65 Customs regulations, 63–64 Birding, 188 passports, 63 Cuts, 35–36 Bird-watching Cannons Beach, 166–167 Cybercaptive.com, 48 Hanalei National Wildlife Canoe Surfing Challenge, 27 Refuge, 203–204 Canyon Trail, 174 Kilauea Point National Captain Andy’s Sailing Daylight saving time, 26, 28 Wildlife Refuge, 203–204 Adventures, 163, 222 Deep vein thrombosis, 24 Black Pot, 161, 180 Captain Cook Fun Run, 26 Delta Dream Vacations, 44 Blue Hawaiian, 199–200 Car rentals, 49–50, 68 Dentists, 59 Boating, 163–164 surfing for, 46–47 Disabilities, travelers with, 36 Boat tours and cruises, Carriage rides, Lihue, 192 Dive Kauai (Kapaa), 166 163–166 Car travel, 49 Doctors, 59 Na Pali Sunset Dinner, 222 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 239

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Dollar car rentals, 49 money matters, 65–66 Dolphins, 164 safety, 66 Haena, 21 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 62 Four-Wheel-Drive Backroad Haena Beach Park, 4, 6, 9, 162, Driving rules, 50 Adventure (Lihue), 190 166, 205 Driving safety, 66 Frequent-flier clubs, 40 camping, 181 Duke’s Canoe Club’s Barefoot Friday Night Art Walk Hale Mana (Poipu), 212 Bar (Lihue), 220 (Hanapepe), 216 Halemanu-Kokee Trail, 175 Frommers.com, 46 Halo Halo Shave Ice (Lihue), 138 Earth Beads (Kapaa), 218 Hamada, Robert, 15, 216 Eat Dessert First, 26 Game fish, 235 Hanakapiai Beach, 182, 183 Economy-class syndrome, 24 Garden Isle Artisan Faire Hanakapiai Falls, 182 Ecosystem problems, 236 (Hanalei), 26 Hanakoa Valley, 183 Elderhostel, 37 Gardens, 8 Hanalei, 21 Electricity, 68 Allerton Garden of the Pier, 158–159 Embassies and consulates, 68 National Tropical Botanical restaurants, 145–146, Emergencies, 59, 68 Garden, 194 149–151 hiking, 177 Limahuli Garden of the shopping, 218–219 Entry requirements, 61–63 National Tropical Botanical Hanalei Bay, 21, 167, 169 Eo E Emalani Festival (Kokee Garden, 206 Hanalei Bay Resort State Park), 28 Na Aina Kai Botanical Gar- (Princeville), nightlife, 224 Etiquette, outdoor, 57 dens, 8, 168, 206 Hanalei Beach, 4, 8, 160–161, Europ Assistance’s “World-wide Gasoline, 69 180 Healthcare Plan,” 65 Gay and lesbian travelers, Hanalei Beach Park, 204 Expedia, 40, 45, 46 information and resources, Hanalei Bridge., 204 36–37 Hanalei Buffalo Ranch, 204 Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 62 Hanalei Center, 219 Families with children, 37 GayWired Travel Services, 37 Hanalei Day Spa, 2, 17 accommodations, 88–89 Gold Card, 56 Hanalei Health and Natural sights and activities, 168 Golden Week, 25 Foods, 219 Family Ocean Fair, Annual, 26 Golf, 183–186 Hanalei National Wildlife Farmers Market (Kilauea), 209 best courses, 9–10 Refuge, 188, 203–204 Fathom Five Adventures Kauai Lagoons Golf Courses Hanalei North Shore (Koloa), 166 (Lihue), 9, 183 Properties, 113 Fax facilities, 70 Kiahuna Golf Club (Koloa), Hanalei River banks, 204 Fern Grotto, 201 9, 184, 186 Hanalei Surf Co., 167 Festival of Lights, Annual, 28 Kukuiolono Golf Course Hanalei Valley Lookout, 204 Festivals and special events, (Kalaheo), 186 Hanamaulu Beach Park, 155 26–29 Poipu Bay Golf Course Hanapepe, 19 Film, flying with, 41 (Koloa), 9, 186 nightlife, 222 Films, Coconut Marketplace Princeville Golf Club, 10, 186 restaurants, 136–138 (Kapaa), 222 Puakea Golf Course (Lihue), shopping, 214–216 Films shot on Kauai, 205 9, 184 Hanapepe Art Night, 222 Fish, 235 Wailua Municipal Golf Course Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, Fishing, 6, 164 (Lihue), 184 195 Flash floods, 170 Grand Canyon of the Pacific Hapa Haole May Day, 27 Flowers (Waimea Canyon), 6, 8, 158 Hariguchi Rice Mill, 204 Lihue, 210 sightseeing, 196 Hawaii (the Big Island), Orchid Alley (Kapaa), 218 Grand Hyatt Kauai (Poipu), 233–234 FlyCheap, 40 Business Center at, 48 Hawaiiana and gift items, FlyHawaii Airlines, 43–44 Grantham Resorts, 93 Lihue, 209–211 Foreign visitors, 61–71 Green flash, 223 Hawaiiana Festival, 28 entry requirements, 61–63 Green markets and fruit Hawaiian Airlines, 39, 43 getting to and around the stands, 208–209 Hawaiian Blizzard (Kapaa), 138 United States, 66–67 Grove Farm Homestead Hawaiian Farmers of Hanalei health insurance, 64–65 Museum (Lihue), 190 (Waipa), 209 Guava Kai Plantation, 203 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 240

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Hawaiian Hut Delights the Coconut Coast, 104–113 Itineraries, suggested, 72–84 (Hanapepe), 138 family-friendly, 88–89 for adventurous travelers, Hawaiian monk seals, 155 Lihue and environs, 85–90 82–84 Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar the North Shore, 113–119 for families, 79–82 Festival, 28 package deals, 45 one-week, 72–75 Hawaiian Trading Post (Lawai), Poipu Resort area, 90–103 two-week, 75–79 212, 213 surfing for, 46 Hawaiian Wildlife Tours, 170 timeshares, 106 Hawaii Beachfront Vacation tipping, 71 Jack Harter, 200 Homes, 54 types of, 51–53 Japan, embassy and Hawaii Center for Independent western Kauai, 103–104 consulate, 68 Living (Honolulu), 36 what’s new in, 1 Japan Air Lines, 67 Hawaii Condo Exchange, 54 Hotels.com, 46 Jet lag, 40 Hawaii Geographic Society, 50 Hot Rocket (Hanalei), 219 Jo-Jo’s Clubhouse (Waimea), Hawaii International Film Hotwire, 45–46 138 Festival, 28 Hula, 6–7, 159 Jungle Girl (Koloa), 214 Hawaii Movie Tours, 205 Coconut Marketplace Hawaii State Department of (Kapaa), 222 Land and Natural Resources Poipu Shopping Village, 221 Kalaheo, 19 (Lihue), 22 special events, 26–29 accommodations, 100–103 Health concerns, 31–36 Hula Girl (Kapaa), 217 restaurants, 135–136 Health insurance, 30–31, 36, Hula Ho’ike, 26 Kalalau Lookout, 197 64–65 Huleia National Wildlife Kalalau Trail, 182–183 Helicopter tours, 7 Refuge, 165–166 Kalalau Valley, camping in, 183 , 20 Huleia River, 165, 168 Kalapaki Beach, 3–4, 154, over Waimea Canyon and the Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort 162–163 Na Pali Coast, 197–201 and Spa, tennis courts, 189 Kamalani Playground (Wailua), Heli USA Airways, 200 168 Hertz, 49 Kapaa, 20 for travelers with Ice cream, Meadow Gold accommodations, 104, disabilities, 36 Dairies, 130 106–113 High season, 23 Insurance, 29–31, 50 nightlife, 222–223 Hiking, 7, 55, 158, 169–183. International Driving restaurants, 140–141 See also specific trails Permit, 67 shopping, 216–218 guided hikes, 170, 172 International Gay & Lesbian Kapaa New Town Park, market Poipu Resort area, 172 Travel Association, 37 at, 208 safety concerns, 32, 176–177 International visitors, 61–71 Kapaa Stitchery (Lihue), 211 Western Kauai, 174 entry requirements, 61–63 Kauai, brief description of, Hilo Hattie (Lihue), 210 getting to and around the 234–235 History, books about, 58–59 United States, 66–67 Kauaian Days, 26 History of Hawaii, 225–228 health insurance, 64–65 Kauai Backcountry Adventures, History of Kauai, 6 money matters, 65–66 168–169 HIV-positive visitors, 62 safety, 66 Kauai Bus, 50–51 Holiday Hula Celebration, Internet access, 48 Kauai Children’s Discovery 28–29 InTouch USA, 48 Museum (Kapaa), 168 Holidays, 25 Ireland Kauai Community Players Holoholo Charters, 163–164 embassy and consulate, 68 (Lihue), 220 Home exchanges, 53 passport and visa Kauai County Farm Bureau Hookipa Haven Vacation information, 62, 63 Fair, 28 Services, 50 Ishihara Store (Waimea), 216 Kauai County Parks and Horseback riding, 188–189 Island Helicopters, 200 Recreation (Lihue), 22 Horse-Drawn Sugar Cane Tour Island Hemp & Cotton Kauai Cycle and Tour (Lihue), 192 (Kapaa), 218 (Kapaa), 187 Hospitals, 59 Island Soap and Candle Works Kauai Fine Arts (Hanapepe), Hoteldiscounts.com, 46 (Kilauea), 218 215 Hotels, 85–119. See also Island Weddings & Kauai Fruit & Flower (Lihue), Accommodations Index Blessings, 39 210, 211 bargaining on prices, 53–54 best, 10–13 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 241

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Kauai Historical Society, Ki Hoalu, Slack Key Guitar Lawai, 19 22, 201 Music of Hawaii (Hanalei), Lawai Gardens, 194 Kauai Humane Society Thrift 223 Legal aid, 69 Shop (Lihue), 210 Kiki a Ola (Menehune Ditch), Leis, 43 Kauai Lagoons Golf Courses 193, 195 Niihau shell, 213 (Lihue), 9, 183 Kilauea, 20–21 Liberty Travel, 44 Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach markets, 209 Life’s Treasurers (Kapaa), 217 Club (Lihue), nightlife, 220 shopping, 218 Lighthouse Bistro (Kilauea), Kauai Mokihana Festival, 28 Kilauea Point National Wildlife 223 Kauai Museum (Lihue), 192 Refuge, 188, 203–204 Lihue Airport, landing at, 42 gift shop, 209 Kilohana (Lihue), 192 Lihue and environs, 18 Kauai Museum Lei Day Kilohana Long-Distance Canoe accommodations, 85–90 Celebrations, 27 Race, 26 beaches, 154–155 Kauai Music Festival, 27 Kilohana Plantation, 212 golf, 183–184 Kauai Nature Adventures, 172 Kim Starr Gallery (Hanapepe), nightlife, 220 Kauai Polynesian Festival, 215 restaurants, 121–128 27–28 King Kamehameha Celebration family-friendly, 132 Kauai Products Store (Lihue), Ho’olaule’a, 27 shopping, 208, 209–212 210 Kipu Falls Zipline Trek, 172 sights and attractions, Kauai’s Heritage Center of Kipu Ranch Adventures, 187 190–193 Hawaiian Culture & the Arts Kitesurfing, 169 Lihue Fishing Supply, 164 (Kapaa), 217 K-Mart (Lihue), 211 Liko Kauai Cruises, 164 Kauai State Parks Office, Koa Wood Gallery (Hanapepe), Limahuli Garden of the 178, 182 215 National Tropical Botanical Kauai Taxi Company, 50 Kokee Lodge, wilderness Garden, 206 Kauai Tropical Fudge, 151 cabins, 175 Liquor laws, 60 Kauai Village, 217 Kokee Natural History “Little people,” 193 Kauai Village Gallery Museum, 170, 174, 197 Living Room (Princeville), 224 (Hanapepe), 215 shopping, 216 Lizard Lounge (Kapaa), Kauai Visitors Bureau Kokee State Park, 158, 174 222–223 (Lihue), 22 bird-watching, 188 Lodging. See Accommodations Kauai Water Ski & Surf Co. camping and wilderness Lost luggage, 30, 31 (Kapaa), 162, 165, 169 cabins, 175–176 Lotus Gallery (Kilauea), 218 Kauai Water Ski and Surf Co. sightseeing, 196–197 Lowestfare.com, 40 (Wailua), 216 Koloa, 19 Luaus, 148–149 Ka Ulu O Laka , 206 accommodations, 90–100 Lucy Wright Park, beach Kawaikoi Campground, 176 Koloa Landing, 167 camping at, 178 Kayaking, 7, 165, 168 Koloa Plantation Days, 27 Lumahai Beach, 161, 204 Kayak Kauai Outbound Kong Lung (Kilauea), 15, 218 Lydgate State Park, 159–160 (Hanalei), 162, 165, 169–170 Korean Airlines, 67 Keahua Arboretum Trail, 179 Kuhio Highway, 203 Kebanu Gallery (near Poipu), Kuhio’s (Kapaa), 222 Magic Fishes Press, 165 214 Kukui Grove Center (Lihue), Mahaulepu Beach, 155 Kee Beach/Haena Beach Park, 210 Mail, 69 9, 158, 166, 167 Kukui Grove Cinemas (Lihue), Mail2web, 48 Kee Beach State Park, 162 220 Makawehi Point, 172 Kela’s Glass Gallery (Kapaa), Kukuiolono Golf Course Mango Mama’s (Kilauea), 211 217 (Kalaheo), 186 Maps, road, 50 Keoki’s Paradise (Poipu), 221 Margo Oberg’s School of Kiahuna Golf Club (Koloa), Surfing (Poipu), 167 9, 184, 186 Lanai, 234 Marriages on Kauai, 38–39 Kiahuna Swim and Tennis Club The Landing Pad (Princeville), Marta’s Boat (Kapaa), 217 (Poipu Resort), 189 224 MasterCard PGA Grand Kids, 37 Language, Hawaiian, 229–230 Slam, 28 accommodations, 88–89 Lastminute.com, 45 MasterCard traveler’s sights and activities, 168 Laundry, 29 checks, 23 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 242

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Maui, 234 Niihau shell leis, 213 Paradise Outdoor Adventures, McBryde Garden, 194 Ninini Beach, 154 163 Meadow Gold Dairies ice Niumalu Beach Park, 154–155 Paradise Sportswear (Waimea), cream, 130 The North Shore, 20 215 Medeiros Farms (Kalaheo), 214 accommodations, 113–119 Passports, 62–63 MEDEX Assistance, 31 beaches, 160–162 PATCH (People Attentive to Medic Alert Identification golf, 186 Children), 37 Tag, 31 hiking and camping, 180–183 Pau Hana Bar and Grill (Kapaa), Medical insurance, 30–31, 36, nightlife, 223–224 222 64–65 restaurants, 145–151 Pedal ‘n Paddle (Hanalei), Medical requirements for shopping, 218–219 165, 167, 170, 187 entry, 62 sights and attractions, People Attentive to Children Menehune Ditch (Kiki a Ola), 203–207 (PATCH), 37 6, 193, 195 Nounou Mountain, 178 Petrol, 69 Menehune (Alekoko) Fishpond Nounou Mountain Trail East Philippine Airlines, 67 (Niumalu), 6, 192, 193 (The Sleeping Giant Trail), Pihea Trail, 175 Microclimates, 25 178–179 Plantation Cinema 1 and 2 Milolii, 183 Nounou Mountain Trail West, (Kapaa), 222 , 234 179 Plate lunches, 124–125, 231 Money matters, 22–23 Nualolo Trail, 175 Plaza Laundry (near Lihue), 211 for international visitors, Nukumoi Surf Shop (Poipu), Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays, 39 65–66 167, 213 Pohaku T’s, 214 Monk seals, 155 The Point (Poipu), 221 More Hawaii For Less, 45 Poipu Bay Golf Course (Koloa), Mosquitoes, 31–32 , 233 9, 186 MossRehab ResourceNet, 36 Oceanarium (near Hanalei), Poipu Beach Park, 4, 159 Motorcycle rentals, 50 8–9, 166 beaches, 156–157 Movies Odyssey Publishing, 50 bodysurfing and boogie Coconut Marketplace (Kapaa), Off seasons, 23 boarding, 162 222 Ohana Helicopter Tours, surfing, 167 shot on Kauai, 205 200–201 Poipu Beach Resort Association Ola’s (Hanalei), 15, 218–219 (Koloa), 22 Old Koloa Town, shopping, 213 Poipu Beach Resort Na Aina Kai Botanical Old Waimea Town, 158 Foundation, 194 Gardens, 8, 168, 206 On The Road to Hanalei, 219 Poipu Resort area, 18–19 Na Pali Coast, 7, 21, 159, 207 Opaekaa Falls, 8, 203 accommodations, 90–103 cruises, 163, 164 Orbitz, 45 beaches, 155–157 Na Pali Coast State Park, Orchid Alley (Kapaa), 218 biking, 187 181–182 Out and About, 37 golf, 184, 186 Na Pali Explorer (Waimea), 48 Outfitters Kauai (Poipu), 2 hiking, 172 Na Pali Sunset Dinner, 222 biking, 187 nightlife, 221 Narcotics, 62 kayaking, 165 restaurants, 128–136 National car rentals, 49 zipline tours, 172 family-friendly, 132–133 National Center for HIV, 62 Outrigger Canoe Season, 27 shopping, 212–214 National Weather Service, 32 Overboard (Poipu), 212 sights and attractions, 194 Newspapers, 60 Poipu Shopping Village, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, 29 212, 221 New Zealand Pacific Missile Range Facility hula performances, 221 customs regulations, 64 (PMRF), 195 Poipu Southshore Market, 209 embassy and consulate, 68 Pacific Money Exchange Poliahu Heiau, 203 passport and visa (Honolulu), 65 Police, 60 information, 62, 63 Pacific Ocean Holidays, 37 Polihale State Park, 4 Nightlife, 220–224 Package deals, 44–45 beach camping at, 177–178 the Coconut Coast, 222–223 Packing tips, 29 Popo’s Cookies (Kapaa), 217 Poipu Resort area, 221 Papayas Natural Foods (Kauai Portuguese man-of-war, 33 Niihau, 20 Village), 217 Post office, 60 Niihau Helicopter, 200 Paradise Clothing (Koloa), 214 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 243

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Priceline, 45, 46 Snorkeling, 6, 8, 9, 158, 167 Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Safari Helicopters, 201 cruises, 163 Arts (Lawai), 26 Safety concerns, 32–33, 60 South China Sea Trading Prince Kuhio Park, 8, 157, 194 beaches, 156 Company (Kapaa), 217 Princeville Golf Club, 10, 186 hiking, 176–177 South Shore Sea Kayak Tour, Princeville Health Club & for international visitors, 66 165 Spa, 17 outdoor activities and, 55 Spas, 2 Princeville Ranch Hiking Salt Pond Beach Park, best, 15–17 Adventures, 172 19, 157, 167 Special events and festivals, Princeville Ranch Stables, Sand Kids (Poipu), 212 26–29 188–189 Sand People (Poipu), 212 Sportfish Hawaii, 164, 165 Princeville Resort Kauai, 21 San Marga Iraivan Temple, 202 Spouting Horn, 194 nightlife, 224 Savage Pearls (Hanalei), 219 Spouting Horn Beach Park, 157 Princeville Tennis Club, 189 Scorpions, 32 Stand-by Golf, 183 Progressive Expressions Scuba diving, 7, 166 Stargazing, 161 (Koloa), 214 best spots for, 8–9 State Forestry and Wildlife Puakea Golf Course (Lihue), Sea life, 235 Division, 177 9, 184 Seasickness, 33 Statehood, 228 Puka Dog (Poipu), 212 Seasons, 23, 25 State parks, information on, 22 Punctures, 34–35 Senior travelers, 37 State Parks Office, 178, 182 Puu Hina Hina Lookout, 196 Shack (Kapaa), 222 Stevenson’s Library (Poipu), Puu Lua Reservoir, 164 Shared Blessings Thrift Shop 221 (Kilauea), 218 Sugar Plantation Tours (near Sharks, 31, 236 Waimea), 196 Qantas, 66–67 Shave ice, 138, 168 Sugi Grove Campground, 176 Shave Ice Paradise (Hanalei), Summer, 25 138 Sunnyside Farmers Market Radio stations, 60 Sheraton Caverns, 167 (Kapaa), 209, 211 Radisson Kauai Beach Resort Ship Store Gallery (Kapaa), 217 Sun protection, 29, 34–35 (Lihue), nightlife, 220 Shopping, 208–219 Sunset viewing, 7, 159, 221 Rainbow Paint and Fishing best shops and galleries, 15 Sunshine Markets (Kilauea), Supplies, 164 the Coconut Coast, 216–218 208–209 Red Dirt Shirt (Lihue), 211, 215 green markets and fruit Sun-Trips, 39 Reef fish, 235 stands, 208–209 Surfing, 167, 168 “Resort fee,” 53 Lihue and environs, 209–212 Sushi & Blues (Hanalei), 223 ResortQuest Hawaii chain, 45 the North Shore, 218–219 Syringe-administered Resorts, 51 Poipu Resort area, 212–214 medications, 62 Restaurants, 120–151. See also western Kauai, 214–216 Restaurant Index SideStep, 45 best, 13–14 Sierra Club, 55, 170 Tahiti Nui (Hanalei), 223 the Coconut Coast, 138–145 Sights and attractions Taro Ko Chips Factory with entertainment, 222 The Coconut Coast, 201–203 (Hanapepe), 214–215 family-friendly, 132–133 Lihue and environs, 190–193 Taste of Hawaii, 27 Lihue and environs, 121–128 The North Shore, 203–207 Taxes, 60, 69 the North Shore, 145–151 Poipu Resort area, 194 Taxis, 50 plate lunches, 124–125 western Kauai, 195–201 Telephones, 69–70 Poipu Resort area, 128–136 A Simple Marriage, 39 area code, 59 tipping, 71 Site59.com, 45 cellphones, 48 western Kauai, 136–138 Sleeping Giant, 203 directories, 70 what’s new in, 1–2 The Sleeping Giant Trail Temperatures, 25 Road maps, 50 (Nounou Mountain Trail Tennis, 189 Rob’s Good Time Grill (Lihue), East), 178–179 Terran Tours, 188 220 Smarter Living, 45 Thrifty, 49 State Smoking, 60 Timeshares, 106 Historical Park, 195–196 Smoothies, 210–211 Time zone, 60 Snorkel Bob’s Kauai, 162, 163 The Tin Can Mailman (Wailua), 216 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 244

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Tipping, 70–71 Visitor information, 22 Wildlife refuges, 8 Toilets, public, 71 Visit USA, 67 Hanalei, 188, 203–204 Tom Barefoot’s Cashback Vog, 32–33 Huleia, 165–166 Tours, 57 A Vow Exchange, 39 Kilauea Point, 188, 203–204 Tortugas, 167 Will Squyres Helicopter Tours. See also Boat tours and Tours, 201 cruises; Helicopter tours Wailua Windsurfing, 169 all-terrain-vehicle (ATV), restaurants, 140, 141, Windsurf Kauai (Hanalei), 167 186–187 144, 148 World War II, 227–228 movie locations, 205 shopping, 216 Worldwide Assistance zipline, 172 Wailua Beach, 160 Services, 65 Traffic advisory, 49 Wailua Falls, 192–193 Transportation, 49–51 Wailua Municipal Golf Course Travel Assistance (Lihue), 184 Yahoo! Mail, 48 International, 31 , Yahoo! Travel, 40 TravelAxe, 46 201–203 Yellowfish Trading Company Traveler’s checks, 22–23, 66 Waimea, 19 (Hanalei), 15, 219 Travelex Insurance Services, 30 accommodations, 103, 104 YMCA of Kauai—Camp Naue Travel Guard International, 30 restaurants, 136–137 (Haena Beach), camping at, Traveling to Kauai, 39 shopping, 216 181 Travel insurance, 29–31 Waimea Canyon, trails, 174 Travel Insured International, 30 Waimea Canyon Lookout, 196 Travelocity, 40, 45, 46 Waimea Library, 195 Zipline, 2, 172 Tree tunnel (Maluhia Road), Waimea Town Celebration, 26 194 Waioli Mission House Museum Tri Health Ayurveda Spa, 2, 17 (Hanalei), 207 ACCOMMODATIONS Trip-cancellation insurance, Waipoo Falls, hiking to, 174 Aloha Beach Resort (Kapaa), 29–30 Waipouli, restaurants, 106 Tropical Dream Wedding, 39 138, 141, 144 Aloha Estates at Kalaheo Tropical Flowers by Charles Waipouli Variety Store (Kapaa), Plantation (Kalaheo), 100 (Koloa), 15, 214 164, 217 Aloha Plantation Kauai True Blue (Nawiliwili), 165–166 Waterfalls, 8 (Kilauea), 12, 117–118 Tubing, 167–169 Hanakapiai Falls, 182 Aloha Sunrise Inn/Aloha Sunset Tunnels Beach, 162, 166, 167, Opaekaa Falls, 8, 203 Inn (Kilauea), 12, 114 169, 204–205 Wailua Falls, 192–193 Alohilani Bed & Breakfast Turtles, 155 Waipoo Falls, 174 (Kapaa), 107 Two Frogs Hugging (Lihue), 211 Water-skiing, 169 Bamboo Jungle (Kalaheo), 101 Two Wheels Rentals (Lihue), 50 Watersports, 162–169. See also Bed, Breakfast & Beach at specific sports Hanalei Bay, 116 Weather, 25, 60 Brennecke’s Beach Bungalow nited Airlines, 39 Websites U (Poipu Beach), 96 United Kingdom for accommodations, 46 Coco Palms Resort, 1 customs regulations, 64 for airfares, 45–46 Courtyard by Marriott Kauai- embassies and consulates, 68 e-shopping, 47 Waipouli Beach (Kapaa), insurance, 65 Hawaii-specific, 47 1, 107 passport and visa Weddings, 38–39 Garden Island Inn (Lihue), information, 62, 63 Weinberg Bunkhouse, 176 12, 88–89 United Vacations, 44 Western Kauai, 19 Garden Isle Cottages Ocean- University of Hawaii Press, 50 accommodations, 103–104 front (Koloa), 11, 94 beaches, 157–159 Gloria’s Spouting Horn Bed & hiking, 174 Breakfast (Koloa), 90 acation rentals, 53, 54 restaurants, 136–138 V Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Video, flying with, 41 shopping, 214–216 Spa (Koloa), 1, 10, 88, 90, 92 Visa credit cards, traveler’s sights and attractions, Hale ‘Aha (Princeville), 116 checks, 23 195–201 Hale Hallelujah (Lihue), 86–87 Visas, 61–62 Whales, 235–236 Hale Ho’o Maha (Kilauea), Visitor Industry Charity Whale-watching, 159, 163 13, 118 Walk, 27 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 245

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Hale Ikena Nui (Kalaheo), Mango Cottage (Koloa), 97–98 Barefoot Burgers (Waimea), 101–102 Marjorie’s Kauai Inn (Lawai), 98 137 Hale Kua (Lawai), 13, 102 Mohala Ke Ola Bed & Breakfast The Beach House (Poipu), Hale Lani Bed & Breakfast (Kapaa), 110–111 14, 128 (Kapaa), 108 Motel Lani (Lihue), 89 Beezers (Kapaa), 141–142 Hale Luana (Kilauea), 116–117 Nihi Kai Villas (Koloa), 98 Blossoming Lotus (Kapaa), Hale Pohaku (Koloa), 96 Ole Kamaole’s Beach House 2, 14, 142, 222 Hanalei Bay Resort & Suites (Kekaha), 103–104 Brennecke’s Beach Broiler (Princeville), 10–11, 114 Opaeka’a Falls Hale, 104 (Poipu Beach), 131, 132 Hanalei Colony Resort, Poipu Beach Club Bed and Brick Oven Pizza (Kalaheo), 88, 114, 116 Breakfast (Koloa), 95 132, 135 Hanalei Inn, 118 Poipu Crater Resort (Koloa), Bubba Burgers (Hanalei), 150 Hanalei Surf Board House, 98–99 Bubba Burgers (Kapaa), 12, 117 Poipu Kapili Resort (Koloa), 133, 142 Hibiscus Hollow (Kapaa), 11, 95 The Bull Shed (Waipouli), 138 12, 112 Poipu Plantation (Koloa), 99 Café Portofino (Nawiliwili), Hideaway Cove Villas (Kaloa), Princeville Resort Kauai, 122–123 11, 94 10, 89, 113–114 Caffè Coco (Wailua), 14, 140 Hotel Coral Reef (Kapaa), 108 Pua Hale at Poipu (Koloa), 99 Camp House Grill (Kalaheo), Inn Paradise (Kapaa), 108 Radisson Kauai Beach Resort 133, 135 Inn Waimea, 103 (Lihue), 86 Casa Blanca at Kiahuna Kaha Lani Resort (Lihue), 86 Rosewood Bed & Breakfast (Poipu), 13, 131 Kakalina’s Bed and Breakfast (Kapaa), 13, 111 Casa di Amici (Poipu), 128 (Kapaa), 108–109 Royal Garden Cottages Coconuts Island Style Grill Kalaheo Inn (Koloa), (Kapaa), 111 (Kapaa), 140 12, 88, 102 Seaview Suite (Kalaheo), Dani’s Restaurant (Lihue), 123 Kapaa Sands, 109 102–103 Dondero’s (Poipu), 14, 128, 130 Kapaa Shores, 109 Sheraton Kauai Resort (Koloa), Drums of Paradise (Poipu), 149 Kauai Banyan Inn (Lawai), 10, 89, 92 Duane’s Ono-Char Burger 12, 96–97 South Shore Vista (Kalaheo), (Anahola), 133, 144–145 Kauai Beach Villas (Lihue), 87 103 Duke’s Canoe Club (Nawiliwili), Kauai Country Inn (Kapaa), Stonehaven, an Oasis in 13, 123 1, 11, 109–110 Paradise (Koloa), 13, 95 e.b.’s EATS (Lihue), 1, 126 Kauai Cove (Poipu), 11, 97 Surf & Ski Cottage (Kapaa), Fish Express (Lihue), 124 Kauai Garden Cottage 112–113 Garden Island BBQ (near (Kalaheo), 97 Surf Song (Poipu Beach), 99 Lihue), 125 Kauai International Hostel Tip Top Motel (Lihue), 90 Gaylord’s (Lihue), 122 (Kapaa), 112 Turtle Cove Suites (Poipu Genki Sushi (Lihue), 1–2, 126 Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Beach), 96 Green Garden (Hanapepe), 137 Club (Lihue), 10, 85–86, Victoria Place (Lawai), Hamura’s Saimin Stand 88–89 12–13, 100 (Lihue), 126 Kauai Sands (Kapaa), 110 Waikomo Stream Villas (Poipu), Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant & Kiahuna Plantation Resort 100 Fish Market, 145–146 (Koloa), 89, 92–93 Wailua Bayview (Kapaa), Hanalei Gourmet, 146, 223 K. K. Bed & Bath (Kapaa), 12, 111 Hanalei Mixed Plate, 150 12, 112 Waimea Plantation Cottages, Hanalei Wake-up Café, Kokee Lodge (Waimea), 103 11–12, 89, 104 150–151 Koloa Landing Cottages Whaler Cover (Koloa), 93–94 Hanamaulu Restaurant, (Koloa), 97 YMCA of Kauai–Camp Naue 126, 132 Kuhio Shores (Koloa), 94 (Haena Beach), 118–119 Hanapepe Café, 14, 136, 222 Lae Nani Outrigger Resort Hukilau Lanai (Kapaa), Condominium (Kapaa), 140, 222 104, 106 RESTAURANTS Java Kai (Hanalei), 151 Lani-keha (Kapaa), 13, 110 JJ’s Broiler (Nawiliwili), 122 Aloha Diner (Waipouli), 141 Mahina Kai (Anahola), 107 Joe’s on the Green (Poipu), 135 Aroma (Nawiliwili), 121 Mahina’s Women’s Guest House Joni-Hana (Kukui Grove Bamboo Bamboo (Hanalei), 145 (Kapaa), 110 Center), 125 Barbecue Inn (Lihue), 122 Makahuena (Koloa), 94–95 Kako’s (Lihue), 126–127 16_589016 bindex.qxp 1/13/06 9:15 PM Page 246

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Kalaheo Coffee Co. & Cafe, North Shore Hanalei Mixed Surf to Sunset Luau (Poipu 135–136 Plate (Hanalei), 133 Beach), 2, 149 Kalapaki Beach Hut Olympic Café (Kapaa), 2, 143 Sushi & Blues (Hanalei), (Nawiliwili), 127, 132 Ono Family Restaurant 149–150 Kauai Chop Suey (Nawiliwili), (Kapaa), 133, 143–144 Taqueria Nortenos (Poipu), 136 127, 132 Pa’ina O’ Hanalei Tidepool Restaurant (Poipu), Keoki’s Paradise (Poipu), (Princeville), 149 14, 130–131 131, 134 Pattaya (Poipu), 134 Tihati’s Hiva Pasefica (Kapaa), Kilauea Bakery & Pau Hana Plantation Gardens Restaurant 149 Pizza, 146 (Kiahuna Plantation Resort), Tip Top Café/Bakery (Lihue), Kilauea Fish Market, 2, 14, 151 130 127–128, 132 The King and I (Kapaa), Poipu Beach Broiler, 132, 134 Toi’s Thai Kitchen (Eleele), 137 142–143 Pomodoro (Kalaheo), 134 Tomkats Grille (Old Koloa Kokee Lodge Restaurant, 175 Pono Market (Kapaa), 125 Town), 134 Koloa Fish Market, 124 Po’s Kitchen (near Lihue), 125 Tropical Taco (Hanalei), 151 Kountry Kitchen (Kapaa), 143 Postcards Cafe (Hanalei), Wailua Family Restaurant La Cascata (Princeville), 146, 148–149 (Kapaa), 133, 141 14, 145 Reflections of Paradise (Lihue), Waimea Brewing Company, 136 Lighthouse Bistro Kilauea, 145 149 Waipouli Restaurant, 144 Local Boy’s Restaurant & Restaurant Kiibo (Lihue), 127 Whalers Brewpub (Ninini Deli (near Lihue), 125 Roy’s Poipu Bar & Grill, 130 Point), 123 Lotus Root (Kapaa), 142 Sheraton Kauai (Poipu Beach), The Whole Enchilada (Kapaa), Mark’s Place (near Lihue), 125 149 144 Ma’s Family (Lihue), 127 Shrimp Station (Waimea), 137 Wong’s Restaurant (Hanapepe), Mema (Kapaa), 140–141 Smith’s Tropical Paradise 138 Mermaids Cafe (Kapaa), 143 Garden Lu’au (Wailua), 148 Wrangler’s Steakhouse Neide’s Salsa and Samba Sukhothai Restaurant (Waimea), 136–137 (Hanalei), 146 (Kapaa), 144 Zelo’s Beach House Norberto’s El Cafe (Kapaa), 143 (Hanalei), 150