Looking for beach gear rentals in Princeville? You are in luck because my friends, Andrea and Kevin, have opened a Concession Desk at the Bali Hai Villas, walking distance from our vacation rental, Honu Point. I stopped by today to check it out and I was impressed with how much merchandise was available in a…
Looking for a fabric store on Kauai? Kapaia Stitchery is my favorite. It is the longest operating (48 years), locally owned, quilting fabric store in Kauai County. Just outside the main part of Lihue town, not far from the airport, and close to the turnoff for Wailua Falls, this tiny building is packed with everything…
You have arrived on Kauai and, if you are like most people, you can not wait to barbecue some fresh island fish. Depending on the time of year, you will have a choice of Pacific Blue Marlin, Ahi (yellow fin tuna), Aku (skip jack tuna), Ono (Wahoo), Opah, Sea Bass or, my favorite, Mahi Mahi…
For the finest glass art on Kauai, be sure to stop by Kela’s Glass Gallery in Kapaa. Now in their new location across from the Kapaa sports field, Kela’s offers individually, hand-crafted glass made by domestic artists, including 15 from local artists. The owners pride themselves on selling no foreign imports. I stopped by the…
You have make the long journey to the islands and now you are ready to have fun. If you are staying at Honu Point you will find many pieces of snorkeling gear and other equipment ready for your use in the garage. But, if what is there does not work for you, or you need…
Island Soap & Candle Works was established in the sleepy town of Kekaha, on the west side of Kauai, in 1984. What began as a small line of handmade soaps has expanded to become a full line of natural Hawaiian Island Botanical lotions, beeswax candles, lip balms, salves and other gift items. Over time, island…
If you are wondering where to shop in Kauai for fine wines and other delicacies, there is no better place than the Princeville Wine Market. Princeville Wine Market opened seven years ago as a boutique wine store featuring smaller production wines, specialty liquors and craft beers. The shop also offers specialty food items such as…
Update: This store is no longer in Kilauea. Visit the Banana Patch Studio in Hanapepe or order from their website. Are you wondering where to shop in Kauai for locally made items? It’s hard to beat Banana Patch Studio where 90% of the items they sell are made in Hawaii. Kauai artist, Joanna Carolan, started…
Update (May 2021): The Princeville Night Market has gotten even bigger and better. Now, not only are there lots of venders in the Princeville Shopping Center, there are also many more venders next to the Princeville Community Center (behind the Princeville Library). You may easily park at one spot and walk to the other. Have…
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,…
