If you’re into lush foliage, exotic flowers, unusual fruit trees, beehives, chocolate, and a good time you must visit Kauai’s Princeville Botanical Gardens. Friends of mine, Joe and Jan Marie, own over 8 acres of Paradise and have opened up their property for tours. During these three-hour educational tours you’ll be treated to gourmet chocolate,…
One of the hidden treasures that shouldn’t be missed while visiting Kauai is the Hindu Temple and Sanctuary in the hills behind Kapaa. It is an architectual wonder and America’s only all-granite Hindu Sanctuary. It started in 1975 as Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami’s (1927-2001) vision of a pure and powerful white granite temple sculpted in India…
As you can tell from the photo we grow things large on the island of Kauai. This avocado happens to be from my own yard rather than from a Farmers Market; I know, lucky me! The good news is I’m willing to share. When you stay at our home, and the avos are in season,…
I will admit right away that I’m not a golfer. I do know beauty though and the 18 hole Makai Golf Course is in a spectacular setting. Perched on the cliffs of the Princeville Resort Community and just a couple of minutes from our property, this newly renovated championship golf course will not disappoint. It…
Nothing like an organic cold pressed juice to quench your thirst on Kauai! In the town of Kilauea, just south of Princeville, is the open and airy Kauai Juice Co. Here you will find unusual combinations of fruit, vegetables and herbs mixed to perfection. They will tingle your tastebuds and aid in your health. 100%…
If you are looking for healthy local-style food with fresh ingredients you’ll find the best grilled mahi mahi tacos on Kauai at Kilauea Fish Market. The owners opened their doors in 2004 out of a desire to support local fishermen and farmers and to bring a local fish market to the community of Kilauea. They…
How many movie locations can you spot on Kauai? Quite a few if you’re determined and know where to look. Over 150 films have been shot on the Garden Island spanning an eighty year period. Here is a list of movie locations for some of those films. Carry it along and see how many spots…
Every year since the late 1970s the north and west shores of Kauai have been home to these amazing birds. The Laysan albatross fly in during the month of November to mate and have their young. It is an exciting time of year for the Princeville neighborhood. This is because when chicks are born on island they are tagged…
Welcome to our brand new website for Honu Point, a luxury vacation rental on the North Shore of Kauai. Having limited technological skills and lots of help, I have personally created this site to highlight the love and care we have put into creating the perfect vacation home in Paradise. We are proud of the…
There are so many places and things to see and do when on vacation in our area. Here is a list of 10 of our favorite things for you to experience while enjoying your vacation. The list is in no particular order. Snorkel at Sea Lodge Beach Nestled directly below Honu Point sits this lovely secluded…
