After a heavy thunderstorm caused major flooding on the north shore of Kauai earlier this month, the Hawaii Tourism Authority sent out a message today alleviating concerns for visitors. “Kauai is open for business,” it said, with the exception being the northernmost towns from Wainiha to Haena, and including the Kalalau Trail. Other than those […]
The past weekend brought torrential rains to the island of Kauai, and parts of the north shore are still inaccessible. Here are the latest updates on what to expect if you have travel plans to the island. 1. State park closures Haena State Park, Napali Coast State Wilderness Park (Kalalau Trail) and Polihale State Park
The island of Kauai was hit with a devastating storm in mid-April, with rain reaching record highs on the north shore. The towns of Hanalei received 27 inches of rain and Wainiha received 20 inches of rain within 24 hours, causing landslides, flooding and destroying homes, and putting much of Hanalei under water. A number of
It’s 3:30 p.m. and the lunch rush has finally slowed down, giving Aaron and Kristin Leikam a breather before the dinner crowd starts filing in. Husband and wife, the Leikams own Street Burger, a bustling neighborhood burger joint in Kapaa on Kauai’s east side. The two have been working in the restaurant industry for nearly
Snaking across the upper rim of Kauai’s Nualolo Valley, a footpath thrusts its travelers onto a sheer edge. That’s where I find myself this sunny December morning, teetering on the ridge after a two-hour traipse through damp woods where spongy mushrooms and delicate wildflowers grow. Pitted against an unblemished blue sky that melts seamlessly into the hue of the
Minutes from the airport and popular resorts, Lihue features some of the best food (and drinks) on the island. Follow this multi-stop guide for a fun food tour of the town—and bring a friend with you to share a few of the plates. Photo courtesy: Ha Coffee Bar 7 a.m. Ha Coffee Bar The bright and
When it comes to a romantic dinner with unobstructed ocean views, RumFire Poipu is hard to beat. For those of you familiar with RumFire Waikiki, the RumFire in Poipu is not the same: the menus are different, the hours are different and there’s no nightclub scene here. Located in the Sheraton Kauai Resort, the Poipu
Inside an 80-year-old farmhouse dressed in a cheery slick of lemon yellow paint, a mealtime utopia is unfolding. Patrons prime their palates with tropical fruit and fresh-squeezed juices. A steady trade breeze cools the cozy dining room that feels like the home of an old friend. In a kitchen designed to run on 100 percent
Some people wanted him dead. When King Kaumualii, the last ruling chief of Kauai and Niihau, peacefully agreed to become a vassal of King Kamehameha, some warriors preferred bloodshed to diplomacy. Kamehameha couldn’t conquer the Kingdom of Kauai and Niihau through warfare, though he tried. After uniting Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Oahu in notoriously
Whether you’re looking for a 21-and-over party with DJs and lots of booze or a romantic dinner for two with music and champagne, here is our list of recommended parties, dinners and cruises to ring in the New Year. OAHU New Year’s Eve 2018 at Buho Cocina y CantinaWho needs a New Year’s Eve bash
It’s a difficult job determining the winners of our 19th annual HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest, found in our January/February 2018 issue, on newsstands now. In searching for our winners, we inevitably must decide between entries that are so close in quality, artistry and beauty. Here, we present the top submissions that made it to the final
Since 1997, Kauai’s Historic County Building illuminates from the inside out during the holidays for its Festival of Lights. And although the current display is a sight to see, the history of how the tradition started—in the front yard of a local resident’s house in 1954—is a testament to holiday spirit and goodwill. “I love
