Life On Kauai EP 6 Drive through Kapaa

[@Makaela24]

Awesome video!

[@RadDad1]

Loved it made me laugh a little too

[@michaeljohnson2499]

Love all your videos I have ben to kauai twice can't wait to go back.

[@pennysussman1019]

I just came back! Loved this tour. Can't wait to return!

[@kathryngill8348]

Absolutely beautiful. Thinking about spending my final days, living in Kauai.

[@stevepreston7030]

Wow, just like when we were there October 2023. First time to Hawaii. Loved it, we will be back. We stayed at Plantation Hale Suites, next to the Coconut Market. Mahalo.

[@adamusmaximus2673]

Used to go up and down those roads many times on the way to Wilcox elementary and Kauai high from Wailua homesteads.

[@vicariousvegas]

Nice video, up that hill at 13:48 is Kapaa High and Elem. Schools; back in the day the Intermediate school was also at the same location.

[@Angelaaa1015]

We stayed in Kapa’a a couple weeks ago and loved it. My favorite place I have ever been.

[@margotmorrell3765]

Thank you so much, it was so good to visit Kauai again, I miss it! I miss Hawaii.

[@DOCTORJAN714]

I always thought it was interesting that there are only three ABC stores on Kauai and that two of them are in Kapa'a (only 1 mile apart). (The other is in Lihue;.) You'd think they'd have put one in either Princeville or Hanalei. Or even in Koloa or Hanapepe. (Or that there'd be TWO in Lihue and ONE in Kapa'a.)

[@tonylee7714]

I love this video , thanks

[@lindaboston9046]

Thanks for the video! Very informative!🙂

[@quietone2916]

Went to Kauai in December of 2019 spent Christmas there at the Kona Kai resort fun trip maybe go back someday

[@melissawhite5116]

Thanks for the new video. Once you get the whole island covered, maybe you could do some interviews with some of the interesting people and shop owners etc? Hoping your videos will motivate me to save and actually get to come over someday. It's a dream to go to Hawaii someday.

[@Johnnysday]

learned to surf that beach with my best friend Timmy Wunchell back in 1976

[@johnc1329]

Good video!! We stay in kapaa when we visit the island. Been going there for 20 years now. Covid caused us to cancel our trip this year, but hopefully we'll be there in February.

[@JessicaCastro-mk6nv]

So excited for another one of your videos! Missing the island but these definitely help cheer me up and bring back memories from my trip. Mahalo.

[@lauriatherton1789]

Thank for the video! I grew up in Hanalei. Left in 1989, back in 94’ and moving back in March hopefully. Been planning this for 8 months, it is nice to see how much it has changed. And still is more beautiful than ever. Bringing my daughter with the move. A Hanalei/ Princeville drive would be amazing.... I know it’s going to be a chore to move but so worth it! The Pandemic has really changed the outlook on the world. Can’t wait to escape to a beach and start a new chapter!

[@spacini]

Very nice drive and narration. it makes me reminisce about our last trip there two years ago. I can't wait to see if you'll complete the drive up to Hanalei. Thanks

[@kendallweaver]

In Episode 7 I drive around Hanalei Bay. :-)

[@simplyc1193]

Oh my gosh, what a treat! I felt like I sitting in the car with you. Your commentary very informative and enjoyable. Each video you produce makes me anticipate the next even more! Thank you from Texas.

[@brandondavis5932]

The food truck spot you pointed out on the north end of Kapa'a is the location of the Nedry scene where he gets the shaving cream can in the beginning of Jurassic Park

[@RealZaidenfalls]

I am living in Kapaa

[@joanmarolt2660]

My nephew ran a food truck in that area when he lived there.

[@filerskeepers]

hiya thanks for the video. Could you perhaps also drive to the Waimea area some day? Would love to see it there

[@deniselisamarietucci3235]

I’m so excited to go to Kapaa for my honeymoon next year!

[@SwtIslandGurl808]

Please remember to drive with Aloha and abide by the traffic speed limits. MAHALO & have a enjoyable time on Kaua'i gang 🤙🙋‍♀️

[@ThomasIsRich]

I spent a lot of time in kapaa and princeville

[@francescae1129]

Hey Kendall, thank you for the ride from the airport. I'm planning on the Hilton Garden resort sometime next year, (I hope) and I like to be familiar with where I'm driving which I don't do that often anymore. Used to live on the Big Island in the mid 80's and had planned to visit Kauai before Iniki destroyed the place and never had a chance after that. I'll be watching more of your videos. Might rent one of those Jeeps!

[@zhull2020]

I would like to see the roads/paths to Tunnels, Tree Tops and Secret Beach 🌞

[@DOCTORJAN714]

You might have mentioned the Pono Market (12:07). One of the most important shopping stops in Kapa'a for everything from poke to kulolo.

[@leoncyndi]

Brings back memories of my wife's and mine honeymoon 34 years ago

[@michaelcurry2472]

Michael C Love Kauai. I've been there five times and hope to get back again next September to again do the Kalalau Trail. The drive through Kapaa brings back good memories. There are still many places on the island left to visit which makes a good excuse to return.

[@jasonbabila6006]

My parents live up in the Wailua Homesteads at the back side of sleeping giant, just turn left right before CoCo Palms.

[@kendallweaver]

Used to live up there myself!

[@jasonbabila6006]

I was originally from Hanamaulu, I was raised and grew up there when we still had cane fields.

[@afreeworld2024]

Would be nice to see some of the authentic hawaiin culture

[@casper-z9rkls6gl]

True, but in reality everything's become globalized (except the Islamic world).

[@jbreedtherebel]

I lived on the island when Iniki hit.

[@johnfaassen1890]

Been going to Kauai since 1992 (missed Iniki by six weeks) and have made this drive many times - we have a timeshare at Pono Kai in Kapaa and love the town - it's not fancy like Princeville but has a character all its own, and

[@johnfaassen1890]

Is a great place to just walk around

[@MScalifdaphne]

I miss Kauai. Went over there for about the 7th time right after they opened up after 9-11. Plan to go back sometime this year? Your segment allowed me to see a lot of my favorite places and a few new ones.

[@christyhernandez8625]

Th upstairs restaurant is Kapaa is called the Olympic Cafe. GREAT FOO,- ono.

[@williamwoolcock]

How diud you get through Kapaa so quickly, where's the traffic? 50 mph with no stops, come on?

[@sharonknorr1106]

Had the best fried kalua pork loco moco at that restaurant on the 2nd floor looking out onto the road. It was ono.

[@JSees]

Kealea is never very busy because there is no shade, it is more of a surfers beach as the water is rough. Truly lovely to look at though.

[@Pixie-l8s]

hi does the Wailua river flood if so how many foot have you seen it rise? also do they have trach pickup and how much a month? thanks for your great videos

[@JC-zz3vn]

Awesome video, me and my girlfriend have been missing Kauai ever since the last time we left. Hoping to get back soon but thanks for the ride in the meantime. I’ve been lucky enough to say I’ve visited Kauai twice I was hoping to make it a yearly trip but the pandemic threw a wrench in my plans. For now these videos will have to do so thanks a lot. Looking forward to seeing all your other videos and hoping to get back to your beautiful island soon enough.

[@andreweaves7975]

I survived Iniki in 1993. Had you been there at that time, you would understand why they are still working on the bridge. The inquiry you should really make is why Kaua'i never learns its lesson and does not bury its electrical lines. They had opportunities after 1993, they had opportunities going all the way back to 1982 after Iwa. Ask somebody about that.

[@jamestaylor1754]

Thank you for your videos. My wife and I really enjoy them. You have a terrific mix of good information, humor, and a terrific voice. Would you happen to know where we can rent bicycles in Kapa’a? The Hele On rentals doesn’t open until 11:00 a.m. and Coconut Coasters looks like it has gone out of business. We’re looking for something earlier in the morning and my internet searches haven’t turned up anything.

[@kendallweaver]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm not sure myself about bike rentals, but there's a Facebook group called "Kauai Life," and I'll bet if you asked there you'd get an answer. Good luck! And if you're THAT James Taylor, then you also have a very nice voice. ;-)

[@jamestaylor1754]

@@kendallweaver Ha ha, you’re more famous than me! 😉

[@DOCTORJAN714]

7:02 "If you're going north, the water will always be on your right. That's how islands work." Exactly. Unless you're on the west coast. Then it's on the left. Or in the north. Then it's in front of you. Of course you might also be in the south. Then the water is behind you. And THAT'S (really) how islands work.

[@kendallweaver]

There's no highway on Kauai's West coast. So if you're here and the water is to your right, you're heading toward the North shore. Glad you liked the video.

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

Lol i wonder what a Hawaiin jail looks like 😅😂

[@dennischen8887]

Are there any white sand beaches in Kauai?

[@jdmather5755]

I was waiting for you to pronounce the name of the bike path. Also the terms for mountain side and ocean side...

[@kendallweaver]

I wasn't sure of the name.. maybe this will help. ;-) www.kauai.com/blog/kapaa-bike-path

[@jdmather5755]

One thing to read the terms, I like to hear how the locals pronounce them so that I get it right.

[@michaelgmelin9506]

Mauka is pronounced Mau ( like “MOUntain” - which helps you remember that it’s toward the mountains) - Ka (kah); Makai is Mah - Ki (as in “Kite”).

[@kenrobison9528]

Where's the best place for shore fishing? Deep water, no reef? Want to catch Papio.

[@briiieliiise-professionalhuman]

Oh gawsh mama Kauai is calling mee

[@ludmilaverbitsky2535]

ДЯКУЮ!!

[@suesfriend1431]

X said Teichman was diving when he died. He never came up. Anybody know what happened to Teichman or Chris S ?

[@ThomasIsRich]

Is that girl who sits in the wheelchair with the umbrella still around?

[@commanderfox2840]

No she died

[@ThomasIsRich]

@@commanderfox2840 aww prayers n blessings❤️

[@ErynElayne]

Aw... That rumor was going before and turned out to be false. Hopefully still around.

[@d7seven]

If they finish the bridge they wont have any work.

[@godforeal6205]

That jail is horrible don’t let looks fool you..a lot of injustice going on there

[@JSees]

Finding housing on any Hawaiian island is difficult, you need lots of money

[@kennethsmith8844]

Better take a pocket full of money

[@johnprince3497]

get a videographer

[@kendallweaver]

I AM a videographer, which is why these look just as I want them to.

[@christyhernandez8625]

Princeville is over rated.

[@johnnelson5536]

No doubt

[@johnc1329]

Good video!! We stay in kapaa when we visit the island. Been going there for 20 years now. Covid caused us to cancel our trip this year, but hopefully we'll be there in February.