The Royal Coconut Coast, on Kauai's East Coast, is named for its acres of ancient coconut groves. Along with dazzling natural beauty, this is where you'll find Kauai's most extensive selection of restaurants, accommodations, shopping, cultural sites, arts, and other modern amenities.
Kapaa is an unpretentious little surf town with numerous beaches, bike trails, quaint shops, and restaurants. The Kauai Center of Hawaii Arts & Culture is a cultural resource center with interactive activities that include language, traditional skills, crafts, cultural practices and art forms. Kapaa Beach is an east-facing beach that offers spectacular sunrises.
The Wailua River State Park is over 1,000 acres and includes Lydgate Park, archeological sites, and a picnic area at the south side of the river. At the south end of the river are the spectacular Wailua Falls, which were used in the opening of the television series Fantasy Island.
Lihue is Kauai's county seat, as well as the center for business and transportation, but it's also a recreation area. Beautiful Kalapaki Beach is perfect for swimming and sunning. The nearby Kauai Lagoons hosts two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf courses, 40 acres of freshwater lagoons and a wildlife sanctuary. The Lihue Plantation's sugar mill is the primary industry on the island and during harvest time you can smell the molasses, which permeates the area.
|
