My Summer Vacation - Kauai

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Calendar
Regency Poipu	Monthly calendars of Kauai events
Kauai Visitors Bureau	Kauai events, weather, info
Go Hawaii	Search vehicle for monthly island activities

Car Rentals
Alamo	Best prices on island, but you'll have to shuttle and wait.

Dining
Bubba Burger, Hanalei and Kapaa	Burgers, dogs and chili made with Budwieser and attitude. Great fast food.
Postcards, Hanalei	My personal favorite - delicious gourmet foods, made healthily.
Sushi Blues, Hanalei	Grab a window seat for live entertainment and great sushi.
Zelo's, Hanalei	Our biggest hang-out for lunch or dinner. I prefer to eat on the patio, but all tables enjoy the open-air.
Hanalei Center, Hanalei	Check out the dining section of this site for a few good suggestions.
Coconuts, Kapaa	The new place is getting rave reviews. Check out the menu and see why!
KCL's, Kapaa	BBQ and Chinese, an inexpensive favorite of locals
Duke's Barefoot Bar, Lihue	Your dream of a meal in the trade winds on the beach. Casual & great food!
Gaylord's at Kilohana, Puhi	Plantation House dining, with a garden view
Pizzetta's, Koloa	Busy/fun eatery with free pupus 3-6PM and good, affordable pasta.
Brennecke's Beach Broiler, Poipu	A southshore favorite - Casual, open-air dining at Poipu Beach Park.
The Beach House, Poipu	Long-time place to go in Poipu for an upscale, sunset dinner.
The Point, Poipu	New! Superb views. Torchlighting ceremony on the terrace. (Must be giving the Hyatt competition!)
Keoki's Paradise, Poipu	Excellent atmosphere and food, though not on the beach.
Roy's, Poipu	The classic we lost, here in Phoenix! Incredible food at matchingly high prices.
Various Kauai restaurant sites	Learn about these restaurants and more
Restaurant list and ratings	Indicates the general cost at each restaurant

General Activities and Info
Go Hawaii	Kauai Visitor's Bureau
Book It Hawaii	Activity reservations
Kauai Vacation Planner	Kauai section of Hawaii state vacation planner - with links for all islands
Hawaii Visitors Bureau	Official online guide to the islands from Visitor's and Convention Bureau
Discover Kauai	Official site for Kauai Visitor Information
Project Volcano	One week volcanic study for science teachers
Ultimate Kauai	North shore activities site, includes powered hang gliding
Discount card	Pre-order on the web for the lowest price!
Backcountry Adventures	Gentle tube ride down a mountainside and through tunnels, in a sugar cane slide! $85 (Other guided tours, include ATV)
Heliocopter Tours
Jack Harter	Jack is an island icon. Book in advance.
Will Squyres	Will is also very popular, respected, and hard to book.
Heli USA	From Princeville, with music, narration, history and legend
Princeville Airport	Departing from the most beautiful side of the island, an excellent company

Hiking
Sierra Club	Hikes and conservation outings.
Princeville Ranch	Hiking and kayak adventures
Alaka'i Swamp aloha.net/~kokee	Guided or independent hikes through what has been called "the most interesting and exciting place on the island."

Horseback Riding
Silver Falls Ranch	Horseback riding

Island Periodicals
The Garden Island	Local newspaper

Kayaking
Island Adventures	Kayak past Menehune Fishpond and hike to Papakolea Falls
Peddle and Paddle	Hanalei and Kalihiwai Rivers ($20 single, $35 double)


Luaus
Smith's Paradise	"Best on the Island" commercial version
Tahiti Nui, Hanalei	Folksy - also a place where local talent drops in
Gaylord's at Kilohana, Puhi	Elegant

Plantation Houses
Kilohana, Puhi	A few historic rooms, with shops and restaurant, free
Grove Farm Homestead Lihue	Guided tours of a plantation: 10:00, 1:00 Mon, Wed, Thurs by reservation only

Shopping
Kela's, Kapaa	A glass art gallery
Hanalei Center	Shops, in a quaint, north-shore town

Supply Rentals
Hanalei Center	General supply rental

Surfing
Kauai Surf School	Learn to surf in Poipu (only 4 students per class)

Theater
Kilauea Village Theaters	Independent film on north shore
Kukui Grove	Mainstream movies, Puhi shopping center
Coconut Marketplace	Mainstream movies, Kapaa marketplace

Vacation Rentals
NaPali Properties	Vacation rental homes for north shore (Ours, this year, is Sanders House, Princeville)
Garden Island Rentals	Poipu condos
Hanalei North Shore Properties	North shore condos and homes
Hale Ho'o Maha	B&B overlooking Secret Beach

Water Activities
Holoholo Charters	Na Pali tours by powered or sail catamaran
Blue Dolphin	Na Pali coast and Ni'ihauand the island of Ni'ihau by catamaran
NaPali Riders	Only zodiac tour of entire Napali coast, with dolphin breeding ground, Nu'alolo snorkeling, waterfall sea cave, and volcanic tube.
Kauai Backcountry Adventures	Tube through tunnels and down a mountain, in a sugar cane ditch!
Kauai Sea Tours	Na Pali tours by catamaran, motorized rafts, sailboats
Captain Andy's	Catamarans, motorized rafts, sailboats
Best Places Hawaii	Scuba diving
Kayak Kauai, Hanalei	Guided kayaking, north shore
Kayak Wailua, Wailua	Guided kayaking, east shore

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