Alii Kayaks, Wailua River Kauai
Alii Kayaks is a Full-Service Kayak and Stand Up Paddle board operator, conveniently located on the beautiful Wailua River on the Island of Kauai. We have a great selection of High Quality SUP's and our signature Secret Falls Kayak-Hike tour. Book directly on our secured real-time reservation system at or visit us at our new operations center at the Wailua River 191 Wailua Rd. Kapaa, HI 96746.
Kaua‘i Island Tour - Part 05 - East Shore, Kapa‘a, Wailuā, Anahola - Kaua‘i-TV
Kauai-TV’s East Shore tour. Topics include
Towns: Wailua, Kapaa, Anahola
Points of Interest: Mt. Waialeale, Fern Grotto, Ke Ala Hele Makalae, King Kong’s Profile, Sleeping Giant
Beaches: Lydgate Park, Kealia Beach
Waterfalls: Opaekaa Falls
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Swaying coconut palms trace the coastline on the eastern shore of Kaua’i. Known as the “Coconut Coast,” the east side is centrally located on the island with a thriving town center, numerous natural attractions, beaches, hiking, and a popular bike path. The east side has the largest population density on Kaua’i, and is equally distant to both sides of the island, making it a great base to explore a full day on either the west or north shores.
“‘The Royal Coconut Coast’ was originally reserved for the ali‘i, or royalty, of the Hawaiian Kingdom.”
In the distance, you’ll see the mythical Nounou Mountain range, famously known as the “Sleeping Giant,” and pass Lydgate State Park, a favorite family beach spot. Lydgate’s two protected swimming lagoons and lifeguards make it a safe location for beginners.
Featuring renowned waterfalls, scenic overlooks, sacred sites and adventurous hikes, Wailuā is a noteworthy east side village where many local residents call home. These green vistas were a dominant religious and governmental center on the island, now displaying many cultural landmarks and plenty of outdoor activities.
Adjacent to the road is the Wailuā River, a twenty mile long waterway that flows from one of the wettest spots on earth, Mt. Wai′ale′ale. With an average of 450 inches of rainfall per year, this mountain is one of the highest peaks on the island.
“The lush backdrop of the Fern Grotto is located 2 miles upstream the Wailuā River, which is the only navigable river in Hawai’i.” Commonly accessed via river cruise or kayak, this verdant grotto is a unique geological formation, displaying a fern canopy that drapes over volcanic rock.
The park also contains also contains the Wailuā Complex of Heiaus, a cluster of sacred sites that date back to prehistoric Hawai’i.
Driving uphill a scenic overlook at ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls reveals a stunning view of this 151 foot high, 40 feet wide waterfall. “ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is one of the island’s most popular and conveniently-located waterfalls.”
Historic old Kapa‘a town is a vibrant destination. With diverse shops and cafes radiating from the historic town core. Bustling with shops and restaurants, old Kapa‘a town is a popular hub among both tourists and locals. Park anywhere and you are just steps from the excitement that over 100 locally businesses can offer.
The streets come alive every first Saturday of the month when old Kapa‘a town businesses stay open late. Crafters, vendors, and local musicians join in on the festivities for a family-friendly good time. The first saturday event is a collaboration between local business, and the Kapa‘a Business Association also known for hosting the acclaimed coconut festival the first weekend of every October in the Kapa‘a Beach Park.
The Kauai Products Fair is located in Northern Kapa’a. Local vendors, artists, and craftsmen display their unique, hand-made products. Here you can find a special keepsake to take home and remember Kauai forever. For something unique visit the Kauai Products Fair for their weekly festival. It happens every Friday from 5 to 9 and features live music, entertainment, and art.
After enjoying the town center, Kealia Beach is a spectacular seaside location
“Named Ka Ala Hele Makalae, or The Path Along the Coast, this paved trail offers a view of Kaua‘i’s east-side coastline.” A perfect complement to the Kapa‘a town area, this well-used multi-use pathway not only provides miles of stunning ocean views, but also meanders through the center of town.
Heading northbound, you’ll pass the small village of Anahola, a designated Hawaiian Homeland area where many of native ancestry call home.
In the distance, Kalehea Mountain pierces the sky with its sharp, pointed peak. This mountain is popularly known as King Kong’s Profile.
How to Kayak up the Wailua River to the Secret Waterfall in Kauai Hawaii with Tom Kayak
Friday, November 23, 2012 - - Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii. This fast-paced 5 minute video by Tom Kayak will assist you in exploring the North and South Forks of the Wailua River on your kayaking trip in Kauai, Hawaii and help you find the Secret Waterfalls off the North Fork and Fern Grotto and the swimming hole off the South fork. For more information, visit
Hotel Coral Reef in Kapaa HI
Book here: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . .. .. .. Hotel Coral Reef 41516 Kuhio Highway Kapaa HI 96746 On the beachfront of Kauai, these Hawaii accommodations are across from Kapa’a Beach and feature an oceanfront swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is included in all rooms. Featuring a balcony with an ocean view, all rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided in rooms at Hotel Coral Reef. A light continental breakfast is provided for guests at Coral Reef Hotel and includes coffee and either cereal, toast, bagels, fresh fruit or yogurt. Guests can lounge on the poolside terrace as they overlook the ocean. A sauna is also on site. Within a 5-minute walk of Hotel Coral Reef there is Scotty’s Beachside BBQ and Wailua Kayak Adventures. Golfing opportunities at Wailua Golf Course is 4 miles from Hotel Coral Reef.
Kona Coast State Park, Kona, HI
Today we kayaked & hiked the Wailua River & saw some very cool waterfalls on Kauai
Today we had an awesome day on the Island of Kauai in Hawaii! We visited a coffee farm, some amazing waterfalls, the spouting horn and a couple of other great places... the highlight for sure though was our kayaking & hike on the Wailua River to Secret Falls... what a great time... check out our video above and our full blog post at
Wailua Nui Ahoanu walk w/ Kim Souza about reclaiming Royal Patent lands from Coco Palms Hyatt
Felicia's conversation walk with Kimberly Souza on 5-12-17 as a police eviction was expected on the kanaka camp at Wailua Nui Ahoanu in protection of the land from a fresh hotel development of Coco Palms by the Hyatt. This discussion gives some insights and views of the area in question. The State of Hawaii holds the title of lands that have Royal Patent claims by heirs of King Kamualii and Cheifess Deborah Kapule.
Queen's Bath Kauai
Queen's Bath, Princeville, Kauai. For detailed information including safety tips visit the following website:
The video contrasts the Queen's Bath area during stormy and calmer seas (Mar 22 and Mar 26, 2010). Forecast surf heights were 4-6ft vs 12-15ft.
Kauai $18 a night
Secret waterfall Adventure
Kauai The Fish Express
Our first time to Kauai. But I love this island the most.
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BEWARE! WORST KAUAI RENTAL HOUSE! 4187 Kamalani, Princeville Kauai, Hawaii
4187 Kamalani Lane Princeville, Kauai
If you want your vacation ruined this is the house for you.
Rats were found and are shown towards the end of the video.
Prince Kuhio Unit 317
Walk through of unit
Ha'ena State Park and the Ke'e Beach
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View from the ocean of the end of the Na Pali coast, the Ha'ena State Park and the Ke'e Beach
With Jack Carter Helicopter tours around Kauai from a Hughes 500 with the doors off.
Black Pot Beach
Beached in Paradise.
Kauai Travel Tips: 9 Things to Know Before You Go
Things you NEED to know BEFORE you travel to Kauai Hawaii. Kauai is the oldest and smallest of the four main the Hawaiian Islands. It has a population of just 70,000 people. Elevation ranges from sea level to just over 5,000 feet. Kauai is home to the world's wettest location, Waialeale, which receives over 450 inches of rain annually - that's almost 40 feet! All that rain means lots of waterfalls
Only three percent of Kauai has been developed. It’s called the “Garden Isle” but it’s very country. You won’t find big cities or a lot of people on Kauai. You’ll find plenty of lush jungly wilderness to be explored though (we’re talking scenes straight out of Jurassic Park).
Lots of microclimates: You can go from the wettest place on Earth to a near-desert in 20 minutes
And a TON of chickens. There are more wild chickens on Kauai than any other Hawaiian Island largely thanks to “Iniki,” a category 5 hurricane, which hit the island in 1992.
The north shore is the lushest and prettiest of the island. It’s also the rainiest. (Princeville)
South side is the sunniest with good swimmable beaches, (Poipu)
East Shore has the Airport (Lihue)
West Shore relatively Un Developed (Na Pali Coast)
2 - Weather:
Temperatures range from the lower 50's in Kokee State Park to the upper 80's along the South shore. Kauai is considered to be semi-tropical and is home to a variety of micro-climates depending on your location around the island. In some places you'll need a light jacket, while in others a bathing suit is more than enough. It is also very common to be in rain one minute on Kauai, and in full sun the next.
Quite Windy -- 15-25 MPH Winds
3- Beaches:
Many of Kauai’s beaches aren’t swimmable.
dangerous currents, rip tides, and hammering surf.
conditions everywhere will be calmer in the summer months
On the north shore, big surf in winter but is calm in summer
Hanalei Bay -- 2 mile crescent bay (good in summer)
On the east coast, there’s a nice lagoon at Lydgate beach.
Kalapaki beach in Lihue - nice local beach
South Shore swimming is good at Poipu beach
South Shore gets its waves in summer
4- Hotels:
Everything is more expensive in the resort areas.
St Regis Princeville (swankiest resort area)
Grand Hyatt and Sheraton in Poipu
Marriott by the Airport in Lihue
5- Transportation:
Get a rental car -- it’ll probably be banged up
You’ll find the cheapest gas in Lihue/Kapa’a.
It can take forever to get around.
One road around the island (almost)
2-3 hours from one end to the other
Be aware of driving times when planning outings.
congestion around Lihue and Kapa’a during morning and evening commute times.
One lane bridge (North Shore): The local custom is to let 5-7 cars go at a time.
6- Shopping:
Costco in Lihue near the airport as well as a Safeway grocery store chain.
And if you need a pharmacy/drug store, that would be Longs
4 ABC Stores
7- Food:
Casual Attire is OK pretty much anywhere. Shorts and flip-flips are where it’s at. If you want to be really dressy, an Aloha shirt and Khakis.
Lots of places are just “take out” -- eat picnic style
Many places are breakfast and lunch only and close at 1:30 or 3pm.
The big resorts have fancy restaurants, and prices to go along with it
Duke’s restaurant at Kalapaki -- get the famous Hula Pie!
Eat where the locals eat, plate lunches, Asian Food
8- Big Attractions
9 - Hiking:
Pack water shoes for hiking. Many of the trails on Kauai are muddy or will require you to cross streams. It’s much easier if you do not have to worry about keeping your hiking boots clean and dry. Bring a map.
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Kauai Travel Guide: 1 Week on Kauai in Hawaii
Here is my travel guide to Kauai, Hawaii!
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If you have a week to spend on Kauai, here are some of the great places I visited.
- Poipu
- Waimea Canyon
- Wailua Falls
- The North Shore
- Kahalahala Beach
- Ke’e Beach
- Ho'opi'i Falls
- Spouting Horn
And, of course, happy hour! Check out the resorts in Poipu or the Grand Hyatt.
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2015.09.01 Stand UP Paddleboard in Wailua River - Kapa'a, HI
Video of our SUP in Wailua River, Kapa'a, HI. GoPro HERO4 Black / GoPro Studio. Enjoy!
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PBS Hawaii - HIKI NŌ Episode 617 | Hosted by Waialua High & Intermediate School | Full Program
Premiere Airdate: May 14, 2015
This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Waialua High and Intermediate School on the north shore of Oahu.
Top Story:
Why Are There So Many Mexican Restaurants in Kapaa?
Kapaa High School on Kauai explores why there are so many Mexican restaurants – 9, to be exact – in their small town of Kapaa, where there is only one Starbucks. In spite of the availability of so much Mexican food, restaurant owners don’t feel that they are in competition with each other as they offer regional specialties from Mexico that distinguish their offerings. Besides the popularity of Mexican food, the increasing Mexican population in Hawaii may be a reason for the proliferation of restaurants.
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Punahou School’s Kaniela Lyman-Mersereau Sails on Hokulea
Middle school students at Punahou School on Oahu feature their teacher, Kaniela Lyman-Mersereau, who recently sailed to New Zealand on Hokulea’s Malama Honua worldwide voyage. Kaniela’s mother was among Hokulea’s original crew, which instilled in him at a young age deep values for the ocean and how important it is to take care of each other.
Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo
Waiakea High School on Hawaii Island visits Two Ladies Kitchen, which serves up over twenty flavors of mochi. The shop started with a family recipe and seven flavors and has grown, making it a popular stop for locals and visitors alike, and where kitchen staff have become family.
Pohole Salad A Hana Specialty
Hana K-12 School in East Maui shares how to make pohole salad, a popular dish in Hana that’s served at community gatherings and special events. It’s made from the pohole fern that grows in patches around Hana.
Master Storyteller Thomas Cummings
Kalani High School students in East Honolulu feature Uncle Tom Cummings, who has been telling stories for over forty years, weaving Hawaiian culture, mythology, history and values into tales that he started learning as a child. He captivates audiences using objects and “stuff” to illustrate his storytelling.
Na Hoku Hano Hano Award Winner Mark Yamanaka
Mid Pacific Institute students in the Manoa district of Oahu had an opportunity to interview award winning Hawaiian musician Mark Yamanaka and listen to his musical stylings. Yamanaka shares one of the biggest challenges of his life – not being of Hawaiian ancestry and wanting to play Hawaiian music.
This program encores Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, pbshawaii.org/hikino.
PBS Hawaii - HIKI NŌ Episode 506 | Hosted by Waialua High & Intermediate School | Full Program
Premiere Airdate: November 7, 2013
This episode is hosted by Waialua High and Intermediate School on the North Shore of Oahu.
TOP STORIES: From Iolani School on Oahu, the story of Iolani coach/mentor Dominic Ahuna and his journey from the Honolulu underworld as a nightclub bouncer, to finding God, to returning to his alma mater to become a coach and founder of the Iolani Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Near the end of his career as a bouncer, Ahuna became embroiled in the illegal drug trade that went on at the nightclubs where he worked. At a point when he felt his life and the lives of his loved ones were about to be threatened by criminals, Ahuna believes that God spoke to him and told him he would be killed if he continued his current lifestyle.
Plus, Students from Hana K-12 School on Maui tell the story of their town's iconic Hasegawa General Store, a family run business that opened in 1910; suffered a devastating fire in 1989 (ruled as a case of arson) that forced them to change locations; to current plans to rebuild the store at its original location.
ALSO FEATURED: Saint Francis School on Oahu shares the story of one of its science teachers, David Rockholm, whose life was forever changed when he joined the Peace Corps and was assigned to Fiji; Ewa Makai Middle School on Oahu reports on a young student who had her head shaved bald as an act moral support for children with cancer; students from Kapaa Middle School on Kauai offer up five tips for making friends; and Mid Pacific Institute on Oahu tells how the Aina Haina crack seed store Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha survived the economic downturn with the help of a younger generation family member; students from Waimea Canyon Middle School on Kauai show us how to form a traditional Hawaiian salt bed.