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Hanalei & the North Shore
Kilauea
Anini
Princeville
Hanalei
Wainiha
Haena
Haena State Park
Na Pali Coast Wilderness State Park
Hanalei & the North Shore
Why Go?
Forget Eden. The North Shore’s quilted green slopes and valleys are the picture of fertility. Somewhere between Hanalei Valley and the ‘end of the road,’ the seemingly untouched landscape makes it easy to imagine what life must have been like for ancient Hawaiians. Swim through the turquoise sea, bite into juicy fresh-picked wild guava or nap away the afternoon on warm, sugary sand. With the nearest traffic light almost 20 miles away, the North Shore runs on 'island time.' To be sure, this sleepy little enclave is a treasure: it's the island within the island.
When to Go
ASummer (May to September) is best for families as it typically offers the least rain and serene seas, which makes the beaches safe and ocean swimming and snorkeling possible across the region. Trails are in great condition then too.
AWave riders, however, would do well to come in winter (November to April) when the many beach and reef breaks here are blessed with continuous action.
AFor the best deals on lodging and for the thinnest crowds on the ground, plan your trip for May, October or November (prior to the Thanksgiving holiday).
AAugust is all about festivals, which are a great way to soak up island culture and connect with locals.
Best Places to Eat
A BarAcuda Tapas & Wine
A Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant & Sushi Lounge
A Tahiti Nui
A Sushigirl Kauai
A Kilauea Fish Market
Best North Shore Sunsets
A Keʻe Beach
A Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park
A ʻAnini Beach Park
A St Regis Bar terrace
A Kilauea Lighthouse
Hanalei & the North Shore Highlights
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Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Kaua'i Color Section
- Welcome to Kauai
- Kaua'i's Top 15
- Need to Know
- Accommodations
- Getting Around Kaua'i
- What's New
- If You Like
- Month by Month
- Itineraries
- Eat & Drink Like a Local
- Diving & Snorkeling
- On the Water
- Surfing
- On the Land
- Hiking & Biking
- Driving
- Green Kaua'i
- Kaua'i by Air
- Travel with Children
- Regions at a Glance
- Lihue
- Lihu'e in Color
- Kapaa & the Eastside
- Kayak Tour: Wailua River
- Hanalei & the North Shore
- Lazy Days North Shore & Hanalei Bay
- Poipu & the South Shore
- Po'ipu in Color
- Waimea Canyon & the Westside
- Lazy Days Waimea Canyon & the Westside
- Understand Kauai
- Kauai Today
- History
- People of Kaua'i
- Hawaiian Arts & Crafts
- Lei
- Landscapes & Wildlife
- Directory AZ
- Transportation
- Behind the Scenes
- Our Writers