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ocated on the west side of Kaua‘i at Hanapepe Bay, twenty nautical miles from Nawiliwili, Port Allen is the island’s second-largest harbor. It’s the main launching point for most of the islands deep-sea fishing and Napali Coast boat tours. The harbor has two 600-foot long berths on opposite sides of a pier and a small boat harbor with berthing for 34 boats. The 25 to 35-foot deep harbor is protected by a 1,200-foot breakwater. Port Allen is in the town of Ele‘ele and was originally called Ele‘ele Landing. It was renamed in 1909 after the late Samuel Clesson Allen, a Honolulu businessman who provided financial backing for the port. The renaming occurred after Kaua‘i Railway Company made vast improvements to the port to accommodate
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Port Allen: Kauai’s Endless Summer Boating Destination A historical harbor, now more commonly known as Kauai’s boating paradise! up to 1,500 tons of sugar per day plus general merchandise for the island. Allen was associated with the McBryde Sugar Company which was an offshoot of the Kaua‘i Railway Company and spent time in the area during one of his first business ventures in Hawaii. This charming, local, harbor town still maintains the true feel of old Hawaii. With a relatively short drive from Poipu, you will discover that Port Allen has several hidden gems: local restaurants, delicious cookies, a brewery, and a vast array of high-quality “Kaua‘i Made” products. Be sure to look for the “Kaua‘i Made” logo as your seal of quality and aloha! If you are a chocolate lover, you’ll want to sample a famous Chocolate Opihi! Just steps away from the smell of fresh chocolate is Holo Holo Charters, consistently ranked one of the best boat tours by The Garden Island annual Best of Kaua‘i survey. The owner of the company,
a third-generation boat builder, custom built their fleet right here on Kaua‘i, designed for Kaua‘i waters. So, if being on the water is a perpetual yearning for you, then make boating the best part of your vacation and head on over to Port Allen. Holo Holo Charters offers snorkeling and sightseeing boat tours seven days a week along the scenic Napali Coast. They are the only boat tour company to offer daily trips to the Hawaiian “Forbidden Island” of Ni‘ihau, a big bucket list item on Kaua‘i. Not only are Holo Holo Charters’ vessels designed and built on Kaua‘i, the company is also leading the way when it comes to promoting environmental stewardship and quality education in the tourism community.Visit holoholopono.com to view the recently launched Holo Holo Pono Pledge, a place for visitors and locals alike to commit to traveling responsibly and protecting the precious resources of Kaua‘i.
For years Holo Holo Charters boat captains have stopped their tours to haul dangerous derelict fishing nets out of the ocean. Ghost nets and ropes are the number one cause of injury to whales and many other sea mammals. Partnering with the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for net patrol and certified as an Ocean Friendly Restaurant, shows their commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting ocean-friendly best practices. Holo Holo Charters is also the only boat tour company on Kaua‘i certified as Dolphin SMART, a voluntary program sponsored by NOAA to encourage responsible viewing of all marine life. Human activity can cause irritation to marine animals and disrupt their natural behaviors; therefore, it is important to support Dolphin SMART businesses who have committed to minimizing their impact and ensuring their actions aren’t
having negative effects on the marine environment they enjoy. Holo Holo Charters provides all you need to enjoy an epic day on the water, so all you must bring is a beach towel and a smile! You don’t even have to worry about packing your sunscreen because Holo Holo Charters has non-toxic, reef-safe sunscreen available complimentary on the tour, so you can protect the ocean, reefs, and marine life while you enjoy your time in and on the water. With the air heating up and the sunlight lingering a little longer each day, the feeling of summer excites everyone and is often associated with the joy of keeping company with family and friends. Port Allen is the perfect place to bring everyone together for a Kaua‘i boat tour. Make your endless summer destination a reality and call now 808-335-0815 or visit holoholocharters.com to learn more.
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Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts–a true Island treasure. Laura Cristobal Andersland created Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts out of her passion for cooking and a desire to make eating healthy fun. The awardwinning Salty Wahine products fill the need to prepare quick meals with healthy, premixed gourmet seasonings that enhance the dining experience. The various tropically-infused flavors provide the right choice for any dish, including beef, pork, seafood, poultry and vegetables. Feedback from customers on Face- book, local repeat customers, chefs, and Kauai visitors extol the gourmet value of Salty Wahine products. Salty Wahine, a family-owned business, received the 2012 and 2017 U.S. SBA Hawaii Exporter of the Year and was the 2012 Kauai Economic Development Board Business Plan Competition Grand Prize Winner. In 2015 Salty Wahine was the Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, won Best Hawaii Family Business for Pacific Edge magazine in 2017. In 2016 Salty Wahine was selected buy the retail merchant association as Retailer of the year and Hawaii’s fastest growing retail business, was voted Kauai’s best of the best Kauai made product in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Salty Wahine products continue to gain international recognition in cooking
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competitions receiving a world champion for their Passionfruit/ orange/guava pepper, nationwide gold medal best dry rub for their Hawaiian Rub, three silver and 3 bronze medals for their island volcano seasoning, island curry, fiery dragon fruit java rub and starfruit lemon pepper. Laura has also appeared as a celebrity chef on the TV show “Cooking Hawaiian Style.” Laura shares her experience with other small business owners through the Mayor’s office, the Chamber of Commerce, and Kauai Farm Bureau. Salty Wahine was invited by the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono to be part of the last four “Hawaii on the Hill” events showcasing Hawaii’s outstanding local products and innovative entrepreneurs.
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KAUAI FACTS
Kauai FAQ
Nickname: The Garden Island
Q: Is Kauai really home to the wettest place on earth? A: Mount Waialeale averages at least 460 inches of rainfall each year, making it one of the wettest places on the planet.
Population: 67,091 (2010 Census) Visitors: 16,000 + visitors on any given day; more than 1 million annually.
Q: Can I drink the water from streams and waterfalls? A: Not a good idea. Micro-organisms in the water can cause flu-like symptoms and wreak havoc with your immune system. Always pack your own water when you go exploring.
Size: 555 square miles (depending on the tide) Length: 33 miles Width: 25 miles Coastline: 90 miles
Q: Is Kauai prepared for a tsunami? A: A 24-hour Tsunami Warning System has been in operation in Hawaii since 1946. If the possibility of a tsunami reaching Hawaiian waters exists, the public is informed by a steady one-minute siren. While possible, tsunamis are uncommon. The island’s most recent tsunami in October 2012 generated a wave only a few feet high.
Highest Point: Kawaikini Peak (5,243 feet) County Seat: Lihue Island Color: Purple Island Flower: Mokihana Weather: Daytime temperatures range from mid-70 to mid-80 degrees Fahrenheit, with slightly warmer days in the summer. Rain is variable.
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Ocean Temperature: Between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
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Key Follow the color-coded routes to your destination.
Ke‘e Beach
To North Shore
Tunnels Beach
Ha‘ena State Park Limahuli Gardens
Kilauea • Princeville Airport • Princeville Hanalei Valley Overlook • Hanalei Lumaha‘i Beach • Ke‘e Beach • Napali Coast
Kilauea Lighthouse Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Anini Beach
Lumaha‘i Beach
Hanalei Valley Princeville Overlook Airport
Napali Coast
To Eastside Lihu‘e Airpot • Wailua Falls • Wailua River Kapa‘a • Kealia Beach • Anahola
To South Shore Lihu‘e Airport • Lihu‘e • Kilohana Tree Tunnel • Old Koloa Town • Po‘ipu Spouting Horn • Brennecke Beach Shipwreck Beach
Alaka‘i Wilderness Preserve
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Polihale Beach Park
To Westside
Sleeping Giant
Waimea Canyon Lookout
Kalaheo • Hanapepe • Waimea • Kekaha Waimea Canyon Drive • Waimea Canyon Lookout • Koke‘e State Park • Kalalau Lookout • Barking Sands • Polihale Beach Park
Fern Grotto
Waimea Canyon Drive
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Mileage Guide Distances & Drive Times
Wailua River Lydgate State Park
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Po‘ipu to Port Allen Waimea Koke‘e St. Pk. Lihu‘e Kapa‘a Princeville Hanalei
Miles 14 18 34 15 23 40 45
Time 30 min 38 min 1 hr 20 min 35 min 52 min 1 hr 25 min 1 hr 36 min
Princeville to Waimea Port Allen Po‘ipu Koke‘e St. Pk. Lihu‘e Kapa‘a Hanalei
Miles 52 47 40 67 25 22 4
Time 1 hr 45 min 1 hr 36 min 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 24 min 51 min 47 min 10 min
Lihu‘e to Waimea Port Allen Po‘ipu Koke‘e St. Pk. Kapa‘a Princeville Hanalei
Miles 25 20 15 40 11 28 32
Time 52 min 42 min 30 min 1 hr 30 min 24 min 1 hr 1 hr 10 min
Time 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 5 min 52 min 1 hr 50 min 25 min 50 min 1 hr
Waimea to Port Allen Po‘ipu Koke‘e St. Pk. Lihu‘e Kapa‘a Princeville Hanalei
Miles 8 18 14 25 35 52 56
Time 15 min 38 min 34 min 51 min 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 45 min 2 hr
Lihu‘e Airport
550 Kilohana
Russian Fort Elizabeth
Salt Pond Beach Park
Port Allen
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Nawiliwili Bay
Tree Tunnel
Kalaheo
530
Kapa‘a to Miles Waimea 35 Port Allen 30 Po‘ipu 23 Koke‘e St. Pk. 50 Lihu‘e 11 Princeville 22 Hanalei 26
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Wailua Falls
Barking Sands
Kealia Beach
520
Old Koloa Town Spouting Horn
Po‘ipu
Shipwreck Beach Brennecke Beach
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Are you looking for onolicious food, live music and a warm, friendly atmosphere? Tahiti Nui in the heart of Hanalei will welcome you with open arms.
Don’t miss stopping at Unko’s when on the West Side.
Family owned and operated, for over 50 years, The Nui has continued to serve and entertain patrons with the same casual, romantic vibe found only in Hanalei.
Unko’s Kitchen serves local favorites and has received Five Star Revioews from Locals & Tourists.
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Open Weekends • Friday 6-9pm Saturday and Sunday 7am-1pm 1-3749 Kaumualii Hwy. • Hanapepe
Owner, Bruce Marston, met his wife Louise in Tahiti when he was a Lt. Colonel serving in the United States Air Force. Bruce was from California, Louise a native of Tubuai ( Austral Islands, French Polynesia) which is just south of Tahiti. Louise is a descendant of Tahiti Royalty in the lineage of King Tomatoa. Bruce and Louise met in Tahiti, fell in love and got married. They decided to move to the beautiful island of Kauai where they opened a small diner. After the restaurant achieved some success, they added a small curio shop adjacent to the restaurant. Many years later Christian, Bruce and Louise’s son, continues the tradition that both locals and visitors cherish. Over the years, Tahiti Nui has had many changes but the one thing that remains constant is the atmosphere –a mix of aloha, good service, great food and infamous drinks that people from over the world have come to love. Over the years, the family has added Tiki Man Pizza, Tahiti Nui Wine Bar and even a Luau… “Luau night” was always Aunty Louise’s favorite night of the week to entertain all “her friends”. Tahiti Nui has brought back this wonderful luau experience which captures the essence of Hanalei and their tribute to the legendary Aunty Louise. Sip Mai Tais, enjoy a buffet that includes favorite local dishes and the wonderful dinner show!
Live Music • Bar & Lounge Food & Wine Tasting Menu 5 Courses & 5 Wines 5:00-5:45 pm 20 Great Wines by the Glass Featuring Local Products Located in Kapa`a (Kaua`i) behind Coconut Marketplace Open Tues-Sun 5-9 pm • Reservations recommended 808 822-0600 www.hukilaukauai,com
Don’t miss “da Nui” on your next visit to Kauai and become part of the legend famous the world over “Kicking Back at da Nui!”
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As you shop on the Garden Isle, support local businesses by choosing products with the “Kaua‘i Made” seal of approval. Kaua‘i Made products are made on Kaua‘i, by Kaua‘i people, using material from Kaua‘i. Retailer listing by region North Shore Banana Patch Studio – Kilauea Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant – Hanalei Island Soap & Candle Works – Kilauea Limahuli Gardens – Haena Times Big Save Market – Hanalei Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas – Princeville Market East Side Garden Isle Bath & Body – Kapa‘a Thita’s Fashion – Kapa‘a Times Big Save Market – Kapa‘a Kaua‘i Sun Catchers – Wailua Haole Girl Island Sweets – Wailua Central Clayworks at Kilohana – Lihu‘e Kaua‘i Beer Co. – Lihu‘e Kaua‘i Museum – Lihu‘e Koloa Rum Company – Lihu‘e The Wine Garden – Puhi Times Market – Lihu‘e Tropic Isle Music – Nawiliwili William & Zimmer Woodworkers, “The Koa Store” – Kapaia Banana Patch Studio – Kilohana Kaua‘i Nursery & Landscaping. – Puhi
South Shore Sueoka Store – Koloa Times Big Save Market – Koloa The Dolphin Corp – Kukui‘ula National Tropical Botanical Garden – Poipu
West Side Aloha Spice Co. – Hanapepe Angela Headley Island Art – Hanapepe Aunty Liliko‘i Products – Waimea Banana Patch Studio – Hanapepe Hawaiian Fruit Specialties – Kalaheo (Central Lihu‘e) Holo Holo Charters, Inc. – Westside Port Allen Jacqueline on Kaua‘i – Hanapepe JJ Ohana – Hanapepe Kaua‘i Chocolate Company – Ele‘ele Kaua‘i Coffee Company, Inc. – Kalaheo Kaua‘i Granola – Waimea Kaua‘i Island Brewing Company LLC - Ele‘ele Kaua‘i Kookie Bakery & Kitchen – Kalaheo Kids, Cats & Canines – Hanapepe Lapperts Hawaii – Hanapepe Salty Wahine – Hanapepe Times Big Save Market – Ele‘ele Times Big Save Market – Waimea Light Source – Hanapepe
Please present this coupon to any Kaua‘i Made retailer and receive a FREE KAUA‘I MADE luggage tag. Offer is good for one Kaua‘i Made luggage tag per person, per visit, with purchase at any of the Kaua‘i Made retailers listed in the Kaua‘i Made Official Shopping Guide. Offer is good while supplies last.
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or sunset dinner cruise. Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and 3 course dinners prepared fresh daily and served with Aloha. Beverages include soft drinks, water, beer, wine and Mai Tai’s. Convenient swim platform and waterslide is fun for all ages. For the thrill of a lifetime reserve one of their famous Raft excursions. Explore sea caves, waterfalls and beach land (conditions permitting) at a secluded ancient site for a walking cultural tour. Snorkel raft adventures include a Picnic lunch, soft drinks, bottled water and top quality snorkel gear. Reserve directly at www.KauaiSeaTours.com or call 808-335-5309; Toll free 800-733-7997 for special savings. Find us at 4353 Waialo Rd., Eleele, HI 96705.
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Shops, Restaurants & Services at Ching Young Village: Activity Shack Aloha from Hanalei Aloha Juice Bar Alo La‘a Yoga & Dance Big Save Billabong Blue Tiki Tattoo Chicken in a Barrel BBQ Chocolat Hanalei DeCamp Construction Divine Planet Hanalei Bay Pizzeria Hanalei Cafe Hanalei Poke
Hanalei River Healing Hanalei Strings Hanalei Surf Backdoor Honua Engineering Hot Rocket Hula Moon Gifts of Hanalei Infinite Arts Jo-Jo Shave Ice Kalypso Restaurant Kauai Vacation Rentals Kokonut Kids L&L Hawaiian BBQ Lee Acupuncture Na Pali Catamaran
Na Pali Properties Northshore Grill Ohana Shop On the Road to Hanalei Pat’s Taqueria Pedal and Paddle Reside Kauai LLC Seahorse Boutique Spinning Dolphin Styles Studio Hanalei Sunrise Emporium Timeshare Resales Tresor Rare Village Snack & Bakery
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Discover What Puakea Has to Offer Explore our amenities below like our state-of-the-art practice facility or the Clubhouse and Pro Shop which features merchandise from top manufactures.
A Practice Place Like No Other Puakea offers everyone a state-of-the-art practice facility • New 18-hole layout with a new driving range, putting green and spacious short-game practice area • Over 30 hitting stations and grass tees • Complete schedule of clinics, private and group lessons
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Pro Shop The clubhouse features merchandise from top manufacturers and can satisfy all your golf needs. You can also pick up Puakea Gift Cards! Gift cards are available in any increments in the Pro Shop or in our online store.
Ho’okipa Café Join us at the Ho’okipa Café now open for Breakfast, Lunch and Pupus from 7am – sunset! With fresh ingredients and all your local favorites, the Ho’okipa Café is the place to eat for golfers and non-golfers alike! Drink specials offered daily. Ask about hosting parties and catering services. View our menus below. Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Pupus from 7am – Sunset Breakfast • Lunch • Pupas Appetizers • Catering
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Trust is their most valuable asset! Robert’s Jewelry has an unusual reputation for NOT trying to make a sale. Since the business began over 70 years ago in quaint Hanapepe town, their primary objective has been to have anyone who walks through their doors leave with a satisfying experience, not to make a sale. The store is now located in downtown Lihue. It’s difficult to find but worth looking for. Their selection and prices of Hawaiian heirloom and other jewelry are unmatched. But the true worth in finding Robert’s Jewelry is discovering their genuine attitude of placing customers’ needs beyond their desire to sell. During its first 40 years, Robert’s had stores in Kauai’s busiest shopping areas following the formula of “location, location and location.” But they learned busy locations weren’t necessarily the best. Having too many customers at once prevented giving the level of service they wanted. Moving to less accessible locations meant less customer traffic, but actually resulted in increased sales. Robert’s customers now search for the store after hearing of its reputation. In an enjoyable, no-pressure setting, customers sense the staff’s desire to inform rather than to sell. There are no commissions on sales because that would be counter-productive to Robert’s belief that good service first ultimately brings more sales.
Robert’s prices lower than its competition partly because they own their buildings and avoid high rents. They also get lower product costs from many vendors because of their steady sales volume. But the biggest reason for their reasonable prices is their belief that providing good value is an integral part of providing good service, and prices are just high enough to make a reasonable profit. However first-time Robert’s customers are often surprised that no additional discounts are given, even with very large purchases. Everyone pays the same price, which are never adjusted just to make the sale. Customers accustomed to bargaining will find their proposals ignored but will still be happy to pay the price… the same low price that everyone else has paid. They may also be understandably apprehensive about paying for jewelry and returning home emptyhanded. Because much of what Robert’s sells is custom-made requiring weeks to manufacture, customers often first see their purchase when the mailman arrives and are relieved and happy to find their jewelry more beautiful than expected. Receiving emails, phone calls and letters of appreciation is a regular event. But Robert’s is still thrilled each time to learn another customer is happy. Gaining another customer’s trust is what Robert’s Jewelry is all about.
Over 70 Years In Business LIHUE | 2976 Kress St. | (808) 246-GOLD (4653) For store hours see robertsjewelry.com | info@robertsjewelry.com
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