Camping on Kauai and the Big Island?
Apr 27th, 2012, 06:06 AM
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tomsd, thanks - I didn't realize that camping could be seen as intrusive or disrespectful to the locals. That is the last thing I would want to do when visiting a place 
Are there camp sites that are more appropriate for visitors to camp at?
Are there camp sites that are more appropriate for visitors to camp at?
Apr 27th, 2012, 07:26 AM
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"Some locals, rightfully so IMO - feel it's really their beaches to camp at - and the tourists can go just go stay elsewhere"
I'll remember to give the stink eye to all the out-of-staters next time I drive by campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park, because I'm a local.
"theft, intimidation and some incidents of violence, which did include the murder of two tourists."
Sadly, sometimes there is no aloha.
I'll remember to give the stink eye to all the out-of-staters next time I drive by campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park, because I'm a local.
"theft, intimidation and some incidents of violence, which did include the murder of two tourists."
Sadly, sometimes there is no aloha.
Apr 27th, 2012, 08:04 AM
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For your 6 nights on Kauai, the Sealodge is in your budget.
http://hestara.com/listings.htm
My husband & I have been to Kauai three times and LOVE it! We are going back next June (2013). Every time we stay at the Sealodge. It is located on the North Shore in Princeville and situated on a bluff. There is one cleaning fee added to the total nights/tax but there is NO resort or parking fee.
It is really easy to book...just send an email with your dates; Geri is quick to respond and easy to work with; reserve with $250 of your total and the rest is due 30 days before your trip.
We absolutely love the North Shore!! We drive down to the south shore during our stays. We don't mind the drive since we have the convertible top down and listening to music. We can't imagine staying anywhere but the Sealodge.
http://hestara.com/listings.htm
My husband & I have been to Kauai three times and LOVE it! We are going back next June (2013). Every time we stay at the Sealodge. It is located on the North Shore in Princeville and situated on a bluff. There is one cleaning fee added to the total nights/tax but there is NO resort or parking fee.
It is really easy to book...just send an email with your dates; Geri is quick to respond and easy to work with; reserve with $250 of your total and the rest is due 30 days before your trip.
We absolutely love the North Shore!! We drive down to the south shore during our stays. We don't mind the drive since we have the convertible top down and listening to music. We can't imagine staying anywhere but the Sealodge.
Apr 27th, 2012, 08:12 AM
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Hawaii's campsites are very small, not well developed nor maintained and yes, if you not pay attention to your surroundings you may end up somewhere beautiful and remote, and unfortunately vulnerable.
These are not like campgrounds at Yosemite or Rocky Mountain with pits for fire, a bathroom every several hundred yards, amphitheater for night talks. I just want to be sure you have a realistic picture. While just throwing up a tent under a vacant tree on the beach might be tempting, it's not a good idea.
These are not like campgrounds at Yosemite or Rocky Mountain with pits for fire, a bathroom every several hundred yards, amphitheater for night talks. I just want to be sure you have a realistic picture. While just throwing up a tent under a vacant tree on the beach might be tempting, it's not a good idea.
Apr 27th, 2012, 10:07 AM
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It seems like those camping at Anini Beach (Kauai) are mostly locals--but I've seen lots of other varieties of campers at the beach down the trail from the Westin Princeville resort. It looked like a very peaceful, beautiful place to camp--but I didn't notice any showers or other facilities, so it might not be a "legal" place to set up camp.
But for me ... it's gotta be Sealodge. If you check around, you might find a unit with a less desirable view for $95/night. The primo views will run around $150/nt.
When I've needed a place for a few days I've also gotten great rates through Priceline--but I'm not fussy. I got the 3-star Marriott Courtyard on the Coconut Coast (not the big resort in Lihue) for $79/nt -- and I liked it.
There are other, even cheaper hotels that you can find on any of the hotel websites.
But for me ... it's gotta be Sealodge. If you check around, you might find a unit with a less desirable view for $95/night. The primo views will run around $150/nt.
When I've needed a place for a few days I've also gotten great rates through Priceline--but I'm not fussy. I got the 3-star Marriott Courtyard on the Coconut Coast (not the big resort in Lihue) for $79/nt -- and I liked it.
There are other, even cheaper hotels that you can find on any of the hotel websites.
Apr 27th, 2012, 02:40 PM
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Yo Placename. Why do you think I provided the LaPerouse webpage?
I will commend you for your good BI info. Once the sun goes down, and if the spirits are flowing - or being inhaled - some locals get a bit bolder about everything in Paradise belonging to everyone. Old Breadtree custom, no?
I will commend you for your good BI info. Once the sun goes down, and if the spirits are flowing - or being inhaled - some locals get a bit bolder about everything in Paradise belonging to everyone.
Old Breadtree custom, no?
Apr 27th, 2012, 02:43 PM
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Campsites in the islands are plentiful but either in Hawaii State parks lands or the county parks lands of which you are in ie Kauai or Hawaii counties.
You must have a permit to camp in these parks(beaches) and can apply for them at either the DLNR for the state and the Kauai and Hawaii county sites. Googling will get you there. As said above it is illegal to camp on any beach in Hawaii overnight without the proper permit. Anini and other beaches might be dangerous not because of the local camper but the transient(homeless) campers, most of whom are given one-way tickets to Hawaii in the winter months by our colder US states "friends"......how convenient. We then have a problem trying to send them back over the year usually having to pay for a one-way flight back to their home states....
You must have a permit to camp in these parks(beaches) and can apply for them at either the DLNR for the state and the Kauai and Hawaii county sites. Googling will get you there. As said above it is illegal to camp on any beach in Hawaii overnight without the proper permit. Anini and other beaches might be dangerous not because of the local camper but the transient(homeless) campers, most of whom are given one-way tickets to Hawaii in the winter months by our colder US states "friends"......how convenient. We then have a problem trying to send them back over the year usually having to pay for a one-way flight back to their home states....
Apr 28th, 2012, 10:26 AM
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The equipment you would need to bring along to camp for just a few days out of a two week vacation is probably not worth the effort. If you were doing the entire vacation backpacking/camping it would be different.
The equipment you would need to bring along to camp for just a few days out of a two week vacation is probably not worth the effort. If you were doing the entire vacation backpacking/camping it would be different.
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