Food scene
Hanalei's #1 restaurant for fine dining in a laid back atmosphere. Enjoy small plates to share with a group and get to try all the amazing locally sourced flavors. Great cocktails too! Reservations in advance up to 30 days on Yelp!
132 locals recommend
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyHanalei's #1 restaurant for fine dining in a laid back atmosphere. Enjoy small plates to share with a group and get to try all the amazing locally sourced flavors. Great cocktails too! Reservations in advance up to 30 days on Yelp!
The view doesn't get better than this, rainbows, waterfalls and sunsets lighting up the clouds. Enjoy dining al fresco and Asian inspired cuisine at AMA in Hanalei town. Reservations on Yelp!
37 locals recommend
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyThe view doesn't get better than this, rainbows, waterfalls and sunsets lighting up the clouds. Enjoy dining al fresco and Asian inspired cuisine at AMA in Hanalei town. Reservations on Yelp!
Fresh and delicious lunch at Fresh Bite food truck next to the Hanalei Liquor Store. Try the buddha wrap with chicken or steak, the russet fries and a cold brew/soft serve float.
18 locals recommend
Fresh Bite Kauai
5100 Kuhio HwyFresh and delicious lunch at Fresh Bite food truck next to the Hanalei Liquor Store. Try the buddha wrap with chicken or steak, the russet fries and a cold brew/soft serve float.
A donut shop like no other! You must see what everyone is talking about with the artistically crafted, taro based, fresh donuts, Get the sampler box of 4 and an iced Matcha to go. Yum!
19 locals recommend
Holey Grail Donuts
5-5100 Kuhio HwyA donut shop like no other! You must see what everyone is talking about with the artistically crafted, taro based, fresh donuts, Get the sampler box of 4 and an iced Matcha to go. Yum!
Must have avo toast! Great vibes at this coffee shop in old Kilauea town.
26 locals recommend
Trilogy Coffee & Tea Bar
4270 Kilauea RdMust have avo toast! Great vibes at this coffee shop in old Kilauea town.
Best ahi wrap here as well as local plates and fresh fish to go.
63 locals recommend
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea RdBest ahi wrap here as well as local plates and fresh fish to go.
Sushi Girl Kauai
2484 Keneke StGreat sushi truck!!
Neighborhoods
Hanalei is a small town situated along a crescent shaped bay. Hanalei Bay is popular because of the many surf breaks in the winter months and the calm blue waters in the summer. Hanalei town is a few block from the bay and is very small with a few restaurants and shops to keep you busy when you're not at the beach. 5 min drive from Princeville and ten minute drive to Haena.
76 locals recommend
Hanalei
Hanalei is a small town situated along a crescent shaped bay. Hanalei Bay is popular because of the many surf breaks in the winter months and the calm blue waters in the summer. Hanalei town is a few block from the bay and is very small with a few restaurants and shops to keep you busy when you're not at the beach. 5 min drive from Princeville and ten minute drive to Haena.
Kilauea is where the locals live. There are not many vacation rentals here but there are great shops and places to eat! Secret Beach, Kalihiwai Bay and Rock Quarry (Kahili Beach) are nearby.
14 locals recommend
Kilauea
Kilauea is where the locals live. There are not many vacation rentals here but there are great shops and places to eat! Secret Beach, Kalihiwai Bay and Rock Quarry (Kahili Beach) are nearby.
Shopping
Hunter Gatherer
4270 Kilauea RdA well curated shop featuring local artisans and cool gifts!
Saturday mornings by the kilauea mini golf. Get there early for all the best goods. Fresh bread, fruits and veggies, crafts, flowers, and more.
11 locals recommend
Anania Hou Farmers Market
Kuhio HighwaySaturday mornings by the kilauea mini golf. Get there early for all the best goods. Fresh bread, fruits and veggies, crafts, flowers, and more.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rental cars are the best way to get around.
Many rental car companies like Hertz, National, Alamo etc. operate out of the Lihue airport. Alternatively, you may find deals and a better selection of trucks on turo.com
Book before you go
Ke'e beach and Napali trail
you need a reservation for this end of the road park and you can reserve online at www.gohaena.com there is a shuttle option as well.
Getting around
Uber and Lyft? ... not so much.
Uber and Lyft are unreliable here for getting around. Try North Shore Cab or other cab companies in advance for airport transfers.