Which area of Kauai to stay in?
Jan 17th, 2003, 08:01 PM
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Since you are in your 20's, you might like Hanalei, near Princeville on the North Shore. A funky, artsy town with lots of young folks, surfers, etc....
There are lots of beach houses etc..for rent in this area. Beaches on the North shore are gorgeous, paradise really.
There are lots of beach houses etc..for rent in this area. Beaches on the North shore are gorgeous, paradise really.
Jan 17th, 2003, 08:14 PM
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We visited Kauai in July a couple of years ago. I think you will find the weather to be generally excellent on the south side, Princeville (north) occasionally will be wet, but easy enough to travel around the island to better weather(took us probably 35-45 minutes between Princeville and Poipu). The north is lush and green and more "tropical" but the snorkling and nice beaches are very accessible all around the island, have fun!
Jan 17th, 2003, 10:33 PM
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There is very good snorkeling north and south. The eastern beaches, near Kapa'a, are relatively nondescript and even dangerous. One exception: Lydgate Park. There are many excellent hiking trails in the Waimea Canyon and Na Pali areas. The Kalalau trail just above Ke'e beach in the north is spellbinding; both its beauty and difficulty will leave you breathless. You may also wish to look at 'Anini, Hanalei, Kilauea, Kahalahala, Tunnels and Lumaha'i beaches and coasts in the north, Poipu and Kiahuna in the south and, for its size alone, Polihale in the west (dangerous swim, though).
Jan 18th, 2003, 12:48 PM
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I know everyone is down on Kapaa, but we stayed at the Lae Nani condos(actually in Wailua) and thought it was a great place and a very good price.
Poipu, IMHO, was too touristy and not very exciting. Princeville is beautiful, but wet and isolated. It is easy to get around the island from Kapaa and the best laua on the island is at Smith's Tropical Paradise, which is just down the street from Lae Nani.
Poipu, IMHO, was too touristy and not very exciting. Princeville is beautiful, but wet and isolated. It is easy to get around the island from Kapaa and the best laua on the island is at Smith's Tropical Paradise, which is just down the street from Lae Nani.
