Roxy,
I LOVE your detailed reports! Thanks so much! My family is making plans to visit Kauai next summer. Did you happen to see the Puo'Poa condos while you were there? They must share the same beach as your condo. We are considering staying there and your info on the benefits of a condo are helpful.

Because my husband and I will be bringing our two children (10 and 7), it will be impossible for both of us to do the kayak trip but I am encouraging my husband to do it anyway. Was there anyone by themselves in a single kayak or would they pair him with another single rider? He wanted to hike the Kalalau trail by himself but I would feel MUCH better if he did the kayak trip with others instead.
Thanks!

Thanks Roxy for the great report! Your report is getting me even more PUMPED UP for our visit there in 11 Days! Your description of Tunnels had me drooling! You are so right. Along with some spots in the Sierras it is one of my favorite places to be. I appreciate your comments about Kauai Vacation Rentals as we are probably going to use them for our trip next summer. Your experiences at Hideaways brought back fabulous memories of my glorious day spent there snorkeling and floating watching the ocean undulate up and down. I felt like I was in a trance. Mahalo!

Good one Roxy, tahnks.
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Soquel,

I'm from L.A., my boyfriend is in Santa Cruz right now, so I spend some time there, mostly at the Pizza My Heart downtown (supplanted recently by Kianti's pizza as well).

Sorry, I didn't see the SeaLodge, but it's (hopefully) hard to go wrong staying on the north shore!

love
roxy

Ashley,

There was actually one woman who came on the kayak trip by herself; they paired her with one of the guides, so I wouldn't worry about it if he really wants to do it. Be prepared to understand when he's wiped out that night though--no luaus!

We could see Pu'u Poa from our condo, it's the one to the west; it actually has access between them and the Princeville down to the western part of Hideaways (ours was the eastern). I wish I could tell you more about the place, I only saw it from the outside. It would be helpful for you to go to www.kauaivacationrentals.com because they have a lot of really good pics/360 views of several units (we almost stayed there but it was getting a little expensive for us).

If you're interested, from what I saw peeking into other units at OUR condo, it wasn't just ours that looked nice, so I will give Pali Ke Kua a good recommendation. Either condo, you will not have "easy" access to the beach for your kids though, both properties require a steep walk down the cliffside, just something to think about. I think condos would be great with kids though, so many conveniences, like being able to wash clothes right away, abundant snacks, cold juice, etc (all the things I love!).

love
roxy

Topping this Roxy as I try to either talk myself and mrlou either into or out of kayak napali this summer in the heat of august!

Roxy-

Thanks for the wonderful, detailed trip report. I am definitely printing it and taking it with me for our July wedding/ honeymoon. I'm trying to convince my fiance to do the NaPali kayak trip and I think this might convince him.

Of all the beaches you visited on the North Shore, is there one that stood out to you as beautiful yet somewhat deserted? I'm still trying to decide which beach we should get married on. We're thinking Lumahai beach but I would love your opinion.

Thanks so much,
Jennifer

Okay I just realized this trip report is from about a year ago. But if anyone has an opinion about a gorgeous, secluded beach near Princeville, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Jennifer

Hideaways fits the bill! Just before the Princeville Hotel and just after the Pua Poa condo there is a small parking lot with a trail beside it. Follow the trail. It is steep, but the payoff at the end is a gorgeous and secluded beach: Hideaways.
-Bill

Thanks for the info - I will check into it. However, the Lappert's California is a separate company but I will relay the info.

Thanks for the awesome, detailed trip reoprt one year later! Very useful comments....... I'm gearing up for my first Kaua'i/Hawaii vacation ever June 14-24. I'm dreaming......

Bill-

I just looked at some pictures of Hideaways Beach and it looks beautiful. Thanks for the advice. The only thing that has kept me sane during all the wedding planning is knowing that in 5 weeks I will be in Kauai for 10 days:)

Thanks,
Jennifer

Roxy,
i just found this old trip report, and WOW! -- what a great one.
thanks for all the great details. it is filled with helpful & interesting information.

dina

Yep, Roxy writes a mean trip report. Too bad she doesn't post here much anymore. :'(

-Bill

I used Roxy's Big Island trip report to plan my trip to the Big Island. She does write a great report!

Thanks for topping this; I'm going to use it for my Kauai trip.

Roxy had it goin' on!

I so miss her trip reports!

She was the best and set the standard. ((L))