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christiki295
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3616
From: LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is
|  Posted: 2011-09-04 4:42 pm Permalink
As Hawai'i is 6 primary islands (Big Island, Oahu, Maui, Molaka'i, Kaua'i and Lana'i), each of which have their distinct character, I think we can be more specific, than this link:
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=216&forum=16&148
Or the thread focused on Kauai Tiki:
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=216&forum=16&148
Some of my thoughts:
1. Wailua Falls
http://hawaiifeeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/wailua-falls-kauai-hawaii.jpg
2. Spouting Horn & Lava Rock
http://www.hawaiilifeofluxury.com/poipu-kauai-spouting-horn/
3. Smith's Plantation Garden & Luau (featuring a huge Moai)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/buxtrosion/233488211/
4. Fern Grotto, visited by a river cruise, also from Smith's
http://www.smithskauai.com/fern_grotto.html
5. Hyatt - magnificent resort in Poipu - I live the patio overlooking the shore
6. Tidepools Restaurant at the Hyatt - including 2 giant Ku Tikis
7. Beachwalk at Sheraton (including Tiki statutes)
8. Gaylord's Plantation - Train ride
9. Gaylord's Plantataion - Rum tasting
10. McBryde Gardens, near Poipu
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JOHN-O
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2457
From: Dogtown, USA
| Posted: 2011-09-04 5:26 pm Permalink
Local faves:
1. Ma's Restaurant
2. Hamura Saimin
3. Tip Top Cafe
All in Lihue.
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CraigtheKeg
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Joined: May 26, 2011
Posts: 18
From: Anaheim Calif...Disneyland
| Posted: 2011-09-04 7:45 pm Permalink
Sadly Ma's is closed now. She was born on Kauai on 1912 and would be 100 years old next year.
It was LouAnns' and my favorite restaurant for breakfast since 1996. Just got back from our 21st trip there.
Craig the Keg
[ This Message was edited by: CraigtheKeg 2011-09-04 19:46 ]
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RevBambooBen
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Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7197
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2011-09-05 08:59 am Permalink
Hiking the many, many, many, trails.
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TikiG
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Joined: Jun 17, 2008
Posts: 1519
From: Palmdale, California
| Posted: 2011-09-05 09:08 am Permalink
Thanks folks for the info posted here. I'm thinking of visiting a friend that lives on Kauai in 2012 - so I'll be watching this thread closely for more cool places to check out while I'm there 
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christiki295
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3616
From: LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is
| Posted: 2011-09-11 08:43 am Permalink
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On 2011-09-04 17:26, JOHN-O wrote:
Local faves:
1. Ma's Restaurant
2. Hamura Saimin
3. Tip Top Cafe
All in Lihue.
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The LA Times recommends the following for cheap eats ono grindz:
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-kauaieats30-2008nov30-pg,0,3280269.photogallery
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christiki295
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3616
From: LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is
| Posted: 2011-09-11 08:55 am Permalink
BBQ:
Lihue Barbecue Inn
2982 Kress St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-2921
Scotty's Beachside BBQ
4-1546 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 823-8480
scottysbbq.com
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Hanalei Tiki
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Jul 27, 2010
Posts: 52
From: Edmonton, AB
| Posted: 2011-09-14 6:31 pm Permalink
There's nothing like Kauai, I don't know why Maui (with the ongoing drought, over run commercialism, loss of the cane fields etc. etc.) keeps getting voted most popular island.
STAY : north shore Princeville & Hanalei Bay area ... find a surf shack on vrbo
http://tikiroom.com/img/21687x4e71550b.jpg
HIKING: Bamboo Ben is right ... awesome trails. At least go part way up Kalalau Trail to see Ke'e beach from above
http://tikiroom.com/img/21687x4e715383.jpg
FOOD: Koloa Fish Market, wonderful Lau Lau, Poke, Kalua Pig (best lunch plates on the island) ... also Duane's Ono Char Burger
http://tikiroom.com/img/21687x4e715458.jpg http://tikiroom.com/img/21687x4e71547c.jpg
BEACHES: Tunnels, Ke'e, Poipu
http://tikiroom.com/img/21687x4e715436.jpg
We're hoping to return in 2012 ... counting down the days!
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christiki295
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Posts: 3616
From: LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is
| Posted: 2011-12-04 1:19 pm Permalink
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On 2011-09-14 18:31, Hanalei Tiki wrote:
There's nothing like Kauai, I don't know why Maui (with the ongoing drought, over run commercialism, loss of the cane fields etc. etc.) keeps getting voted most popular island.
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While the beaches of Ka'anapali are better, otherwise Kauai has more to see and do, definitely more of an authentic feel, more coconut trees, more variety and better breakfast and dining places and no 1-hr drive to get from the airport to one's hotel.
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simplydlacruz
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Joined: Feb 05, 2012
Posts: 35 | Posted: 2012-02-12 1:58 pm Permalink
Kauai is probably the best island of them all, not just cause i'm from there  It's really laid back but has enough stuff to do so that you don't feel like you're going nuts. I try to get back at least once a year and my only gripe is the traffic! When I was growing up there it was never a problem.
As far as eating here are a couple of places:
Country Kitchen in Kapaa town is awesome for breakfast.
Monaco's Taqueria in Wailua has great Mexican food.
Kintaro's in Wailua, best Japanese food on the island.
There are tons of great eats on Kauai but I will save some for later. Aloha!
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