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Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

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Created by Jon White • Updated On: September 14, 2013

This sleepy little surf town is the best place on the island to stay if you want to keep away from the tourist bustle yet still have lots of stuff to do.

Hanalei Beach is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

1. Hanalei Beach

9.3
Weke Rd, Hanalei, HI
Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Surf, swim, body board, fish or just relax in the shadow of 3000ft lush green mountains. Life doesn't get much better.

Bar Acuda is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

2. Bar Acuda

8.4
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Tapas Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Great food. Great vibe. More lively than most places in hanalei.

Kalypso Island Bar & Grill is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

3. Kalypso Island Bar & Grill

7.6
5-5156 Kuhio Hwy #G4, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Great spot for lunch.

Tahiti Nui is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

4. Tahiti Nui

7.7
5-5134 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI
Bar · 89 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: The only bar in town that stays open after midnight, usually with live music. Great fun.

Titus Kinimaka Surf Shop is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

5. Titus Kinimaka Surf Shop

7.9
Hanalei, HI
Board Store · 4 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Rent a board for the week and they will let you swap it out unlimited times. Pay a bit extra and get a SUP for the low-surf days.

Big Save Market is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

6. Big Save Market

5.9
5-5172 Kuhio Hwy (Ching Young Village Shopping Center), Hanalei, HI
Supermarket · 6 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Perfect for all the stuff you forgot to get from Safeway!

Bubba Burgers is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

7. Bubba Burgers

5-5183 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Burger Joint · 39 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Double bubba, fries and stawberry shake. That is all.

Lumahai Beach is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

8. Lumahai Beach

7.7
Princeville, HI
Beach · 9 tips and reviews
Hanalei Wake-Up Cafe is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

9. Hanalei Wake-Up Cafe

5.0
5144 Kuhio Hwy. (Aku Rd.), Hanalei, HI
Breakfast Spot · 31 tips and reviews
Kauai Ono Catering and Farm to Table Restaurant is one of Must-do's in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.

10. Kauai Ono Catering and Farm to Table Restaurant

7.1
55088 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews