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[StrokedRider]

We are going back to the islands for our 30th anny. Kauai is the island. September/October is the target. We have some ideas but want to stay nicely on the cheap of course. "Hotel/Condo touristy is OUT! We are going to pack as much in on a 7 day stay as possible. Any ideas? 

[Black Label Mark]

I have worked there and spent my honeymoon there.  One side of the island is green and the other is dry.  If you like to hike you can walk a few miles into the Napali Coast.  Otherwise take a boat trip to see the Napali Coast. Spectacular scenery! Waimea Canyon is Kauai's version of the Grand Canyon. The towns of Hanalei and Hanapepe are worth checking out. There are Wailua and OpaeKaa falls to see.  The Kilauea Light House.  The Spouting Horn.  The Waimea Brewing Company.  Coffee Plantations.  This is the "Laid Back" island.  We also went in September.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

FYI, Hawaii State HOG Rally is on Maui this year October 12-14

[SmileMaker]

http://www.bedandbreakfastkauai.com/

Poipu Plantation bed and breakfast is centrally located with a friendly staff and by Hawaiian standards
fairly economical. I have stayed in both the Ali'i suite and the master bedroom suite. Black Label has hit
A lot of the high points. Make sure to take a catamaran or zodiac tour of the Napali coast. Many great
beaches to explore.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

As long as you arent riding... there isnt much to see by way of bike there.

[JCZ]

As long as you arent riding... there isnt much to see by way of bike there.

That doesn't sound like any fun at all.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

That doesn't sound like any fun at all.

Kauai is a small island.. you can rent a bike but IMHO not really worth it... take a car.

Maui has more enjoyable roads than any other island with more to see.

Oahu... too many damn people and too many cars!

[scttgr8]

send her...gives you more riding time...
 

[StrokedRider]

Great stuff thanks!

[DDavidson]

Try www.vrbo.com. (Vacation Rentals By Owners)

Make sure you know if properties are Ocean Front, Ocean View, Close, Mountain.  Don't want to pay beach prices 10 minutes from the water.

Many are vacation homes/condos with full kitchens allowing you to save money by shopping (Costco/Safeway) on first day just for snacks, veggies, some meats and cheeses, beverages.

[aushog]

Went there for christmas.  Stayed in Poipu and would go back there again.  It was a great location, places to eat, walk to spouting horn, drive to waimea, jogging by the ocean, beach, snorkeling...  Some pricy resorts, but probably you can find some cheaper places that are near the water.

We also talked about staying in Hanalei if we go back.  it's on the north end, much more laid back, and probably cheaper.  One of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Ditto the catamaran ride to Na Pali.  Amazing!  If the waves are up, it can be quite wet. We did Captain Andy's, but there are several good companies. Good food, good drinks, good service.  Saw more whales and dolphins than we could count.

Personally, I had a nice time renting a heritage and riding around for the day.  There is basically one highway, which goes 3/4 way around the island, so wherever you go, you have to come back the same way.  Traffic was bad near the city, from about the dealership, through town, and 1/2 way up the east side of the island.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

Went there for christmas.  Stayed in Poipu and would go back there again.  It was a great location, places to eat, walk to spouting horn, drive to waimea, jogging by the ocean, beach, snorkeling...  Some pricy resorts, but probably you can find some cheaper places that are near the water.

We also talked about staying in Hanalei if we go back.  it's on the north end, much more laid back, and probably cheaper.  One of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Ditto the catamaran ride to Na Pali.  Amazing!  If the waves are up, it can be quite wet. We did Captain Andy's, but there are several good companies. Good food, good drinks, good service.  Saw more whales and dolphins than we could count.

Personally, I had a nice time renting a heritage and riding around for the day.  There is basically one highway, which goes 3/4 way around the island, so wherever you go, you have to come back the same way.  Traffic was bad near the city, from about the dealership, through town, and 1/2 way up the east side of the island.

Just be careful staying in Hanalei... if the forecast is for bad weather the entire valley floods.

[StrokedRider]

So many choices. I/we can't wait. Still deciding on stay location but Poipu ain't sounding to bad. Have already noticed a LOT of the owner rentals are sparce with info and pics.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

So many choices. I/we can't wait. Still deciding on stay location but Poipu ain't sounding to bad. Have already noticed a LOT of the owner rentals are sparce with info and pics.

My sister spends time on Kauai when visiting from AZ.

I will ask her where she stays when she is there.

[Buck0]

Don't miss Anini beach on the north end close to Princeville. When we went in September it was quiet and there are several houses down there to rent. There is a park down there but if you keep going past that you will find houses on one side of the road and beach on the other. No one can own beach so you can pull over anywhere and get right on the beach. Our experience was very peaceful, we basically had the beach to ourselves. All the tourists seemed to stop at the park. This is one of my best memories and I highly recommend it to anyone heading to Kaui. Also if you want a little adventure check out Princeville Ranch for Zip Lining, kayaking, horseback riding etc. No I don't work for these people but had a good experience and would do it again in a heartbeat if I could.

http://www.princevilleranch.com/