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ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts) Wed Aug 20, 2014, 09:33 AM Aug 2014

Kauai residents; where should I stay?

We want to spend four nights on Kauai next spring. Where would you recommend as a home base? We want to see the canyon, sunsets and, if possible, whales.

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Kauai residents; where should I stay? (Original Post) ginnyinWI Aug 2014 OP

North Shore!! Nictuku Aug 2014 #1

From someone with roots on the island ChicagoRonin Aug 2014 #2

I'm very late to this, but Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #3

Nictuku

(4,207 posts)

1. North Shore!!

Reply to ginnyinWI (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 10:22 AM

Aug 2014

Hanalei! This is my favorite spot on the earth. Lots of local people do vacation rentals, which is the best way to go in my opinion.

Here is a google search:

https://www.google.com/search?q=hanalei+vacation+rentals&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US fficial&client=firefox-a&channel=sb

ChicagoRonin

(714 posts)

2. From someone with roots on the island

Reply to ginnyinWI (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 10:36 AM

Aug 2014

I'm completely prejudiced but hear me out.

Staying in places like the North Shore is awesome, but personally they are way too touristy.

If you want something different, check out the West side of the island. Much of the area is still primarily agricultural, so you get a feel for real towns and real local color. There are options you can find online for renting houses or apartments. I also recommend this great local hotel: http://www.waimea-plantation.com/.

From here you can check out historic Hanapepe town, drive up to Waimea Canyon, hike the trails in Koke'e State Park, and journey to the secluded beach at Polihale.

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)

3. I'm very late to this, but

Reply to ChicagoRonin (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 9, 2015, 09:01 PM

Apr 2015

OMG, I LOVE the Waimea Plantation Cottages! What a wonderful, wonderful place!

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