This restaurant has permanently closed. Tragedy has struck the North Shore Kauai town of Hanalei. Hanalei’s beloved Bubba Burgers has closed indefinitely, possibly due to a legal issue between owners. The closure has left the town without one of its most iconic eating establishments. The restaurant, favored by tourists and locals alike, sat in the …
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Pedal ‘N Paddle is a handy store in Hanalei that offers essential gear and rentals for the active Kauai North Shore lifestyle. Rentals include affordable prices on bikes, kayaks, bodyboards, beach chairs and snorkeling gear. The store is a popular stop for Kalalau Trail hikers and weekend beach campers who stop by for last-minute purchases …
A 53-year-old woman from Hanamaulu died in waters today (Nov. 13, 2016) off Hanakapiai Beach. Police have identified the woman as Janet Ballesteros. Emergency responders received a call from park rangers at approximately 11:30 AM. The woman’s unresponsive body was eventually recovered from a sea cave. Hanakapiai Beach is a beautiful but deadly beach. Strong …
Hungry, feral cats can often be seen on the Kalalau Trail begging for food, especially in the rocks and trees above Hanakapiai Beach. Some of the cats are bold enough to approach hikers for food, while other cats stay in the shadows and scavenge for scraps. On a recent visit to the beach in June …
With a few exceptions, such as the 11-mile (one-way) Kalalau Trail, most hiking trails on Kauai are day-trips that can be accomplished with little more gear than a water bottle. But to get the most out of Kauai’s many beautiful hikes you will want to dress appropriately and carry a few items to enhance your …
Below are some of the Kauai locations seen in the George Clooney movie The Descendants. Above: Hanalei Beach Park and Hanalei Pier. Location at Google Maps Above: George Clooney and company stay at the St. Regis Princeville Resort: Location at Google Maps Two photos above: Pu’u Poa Beach (beach in front of the St. Regis …
Port Allen Kauai is a small harbor located on Kauai’s southern coast in Hanapepe Bay. It is the main launching point for the majority of the island’s Na Pali Coast boat tours, whale watching trips and deep sea fishing charters. The harbor has two 600-foot long berths on opposite sides of a pier and a …