Things to Do Near Princeville Hanalei Bay (Kauai)

[@pattyiwamoto7163]

🤣🤣🤣poke is actually said as “pokay”. My family got a chuckle as we are from Hawaii. Great tips. Enjoy watching.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ya know we thought so but so many people I talked to there pronounced it poke. I loved poking my fork in that delicious, fresh goodness! Wow just rewatching that part makes my mouth water. What a beautiful state!!!

[@ChineseAg]

Now I want to get some poké for lunch. Spicy ahi 😋

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@ChineseAg Maybe they will deliver!!

[@Felgood808]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie next time your in Maui try Poke from Like Poke Food Truck near the airport. Best Poke I've ever had.

[@chadowensdesigns8552]

Anyone in Kauai who told you it is pronounced "poke" like rhymes with "oak" was either misinformed or they were pulling your leg. In the Polynesian language spoken in Hawaii, poke, which rhymes with okay, means “chunk” or “something cut away,” usually by crosscutting. There is no silent "e" in Hawaiian. @@TravelTipsbyLaurie

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Great video,thanks .I m 30 years living in the garden island Kauai 🏝 one of of the most beautiful on the planet .

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It sure is!

[@waunderlust8084]

Loved this, very accurate. I am originally from Kauai and now live in Florida. Kauai will always be home sweet home. 🤙🏽🌺❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh a whole different form of humidity in Florida, right? We love this island. And we love how they’ve kept it pretty much the same. I feel sorry for the locals with all of the traffic.

[@mwilson1964]

Going to Kauai this April; this is SO helpful! Thank you for your insight ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have fun!

[@naonatsteel44]

Try that Kauai pineapple. It’s pricey. But lawd have mercy. 😋😋

[@opihijadetyra1309]

Konohiki is a small shop with poke, plate lunches and all types of goodies. A short 5 min drive to the beach park and have a great picnic lunch! Go tubing down the river and old sugar cane flumes. So fun!

[@rachelwarrum2353]

Thanks for the tips. We usually stay on the other side of the island! We are here now back for trip number three!! Love Kauai !!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

AWESOME! Have a great time.

[@jp5047-r7s]

This is a really good list!

[@nancysmith4529]

I always wanted to go there! Haven’t made it yet! Wonderful narration of things to do. You had such a beautiful vacation! Have a blessed week!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

There’s no place on the mainland that has similar breezes and humidity. It’s a great treat to visit there. But expensive but maybe not in the off season.

[@marlavm]

Wow - perfect timing! We will be first timers next month. We will be staying south in Koloa but have a day trip planned for north shore -- CANNOT WAIT!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh, enjoy everything! You're on Aloha time!

[@robinsmith4958]

Thank you!! We leave this Friday morning for Kauai!! I am super hyped!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have fun! You will love it! Crowds and traffic may take a while but soon you'll be in paradise.

[@robinsmith4958]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you. I’m not thrilled about the long planes rides but I’ve always wanted to visit an island in Hawaii So we planned it back in February for my birthday in August!! 🙏🤿😂🌴

[@bonnisorber]

Such a fun video! Great destination travel tips!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would love to go back!

[@jasonolivar2518]

Thank you for the tips, looking forward to my trip there for work.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh what a great place to visit for work!

[@HannahBMann]

I miss Kauai everyday. My husband and I married and honeymooned there (and on the big island). Daydreaming of a return trip-maybe for our 10 yr. I’ll definitely save this one!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ahhh maybe for your 20th!!!

[@lauratibbles6598]

Laurie thank you so much for the great information I’ve never been to Hawaii not sure at 71 if I’ll ever get there but I think your information was really great

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’s a beautiful place to visit at the end of a rainbow. Be happy where you are sitting on your part of the rainbow. Thanks for watching!

[@Felgood808]

I knew I should've checked your channel first before my family trip to Kauai last month. We totally skipped going to Hanalei side. At least now I have a good excuse to go back and roam Hanalei side and try your recommendations. Mahalo and Aloha🤙

[@janicew6222]

On my bucket list for 2023, thanks for the great tips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Any time!

[@YouTubeStudio101]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You are delightful. Subscribing :)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much Christy!

[@clarabarton2087]

I grew up on Oahu but Kauai has always been my go to since my Senior Trip and Honeymoon.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

We honeymooned in Kauai. But any island is just beautiful!

[@stefh9248]

OMG...Laurie, you are too cute! You made the same face I do when thinking about leaving Kauai. 😢 🤣 💖 My husband and I really enjoyed our time there. Wish I'd seen this video before we went (several years ago). Love your videos! Keep 'em comin'

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

We love finding things to do near Princeville and Hanalei. I used to think that Princeville was just too expensive.

[@lizinaz2480]

Great video, Laurie! My husband and I love Kilauea Bakery and Pizzeria. The pizza is delicious and the pastries too, including the guava macaroons. We stayed at a boutique hotel in Kapaa and walked to Java Kai every morning. Their coffee is amazing. We love that place! So good to know there is a location in Princeville area as well. There is a gorgeous mini golf place between Kapaa and Princeville- it’s so lush and beautiful. I felt like I was at a Hawaiian botanical garden. I highly recommend it for a scenic and fun outing for adults or a family.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Let’s go next week!!! We just love visiting this island! There’s always something to uncover that has not been covered by concrete. Have you heard about Mark Zuckerberg buying all the acreage before Kilauea?

[@lizinaz2480]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie What? No, I haven’t. I don’t know how I feel about that. 😳 I’ll have to wait and see if it happens first before I expend too much energy thinking about an outcome. 😃 Next time I’m there, hopefully next May, I’m doing that hike you mentioned. And Pink’s! 👍

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@lizinaz2480 That's a gorgeous time to go. It rained and was cold most of the time we were there in April-never happened to us before during that month. I was in shock that I wore a fleece most mornings and nights. We are definitely NOT hikers so I'm sure there are harder hikes you can find if you like it. Mahalo for watching and have such a fun time next year wherever you fly to.

[@deniseharney370]

My favorite island 🌺🌴🌸🍹

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It is ours as well. We still have not been to one.

[@Aidualc68]

I had to listen to the “poke” 3 times lol great video! Lived here 38 years and never been to Kauai but we got our tickets booked since flights were only $29.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You’ll love it and the poke😂

[@guadalupeknippen528]

One of my favorite trips was to Kauai. Absolutely beautiful. I got to take a tour on a helicopter. Amazing feeling when you glide down an opening in the gorgeous mountain cliffs, you look all around to see many waterfalls and rainbows. Absolutely magical. 🥰🐕🌻🌿

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! We did the helicopter tour; beautiful island for that.

[@cwebster1377]

Great video! We spent most of our visit on the Waimea side.. so I think (know) we need to go back!! Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge is a great place to visit but make a reservation….it’s busy but not busy busy 😂

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes the north shore is completely different from the Waimea side. But there’s lots to do over there too; just with lots of people imo.

[@sherryschumacher1881]

Kauai is such a wonderful place to visit! We went to the "Allerton Gardens", which is where some of Jurassic Park & Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed and it was well worth visiting. Also, one of my favorite activities was to go on a kayak tour on the Wailua River combined with a hike to a remote waterfall. My two friends and I shared a triple seat kayak and it was so much fun. The "Hawaii Revealed" guidebooks are fantastic and have books for each of the major Hawaiian Islands and I would recommend those to anyone planning a trip to Hawaii. Happy 20th anniversary and thanks for the great tips!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you Sherry!!!! These are great tips for Kauai that are hidden gems. Now I need to go back and do these.

[@Steve-the-Reiki-guy]

Love these recommendations! Sounds like the exact kinds of things I'd like to do! Heading to Kauai in just a week! I can't wait!

[@lauriesteinhauser8768]

Hi Laurie, I’m Laurie too and also share your love for Kauai. The North shore rocks! Love your videos and you really know your stuff and present it in a nice way.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks so much Laurie! My mom named me after a soap opera actress in 1972-how did you get your name?

[@lauriesteinhauser8768]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Mornin Laurie! I was born in 1957 and there was a popular song out called Laura and my mom loved the song. Instead of calling me Laura she called me Laurie. I love my name don't you? Glad she spelled it that way and not Lori which is the more popular spelling.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@lauriesteinhauser8768 That is so neato. So many substitute teachers pronounced my name Laura during roll call lol. I love the ie on the end but wish there was no e sometimes. It's a great name!

[@782gear5]

Laurie, great advice & tips, I am sending my family my son his wife & my granddaughter I booked the a stay at the H-B-R, I got married by a Kahu on the just north of Hanalei on the beach . the beauty of Kauai's north shore never leaves oneself does it....

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wonderful! Ahhh brings back memories of Kauai!

[@amygreen9662]

We went their 14 years ago and had the best time!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’s gorgeous and so peaceful for a vacation!

[@rachelwarrum2353]

Hi Laurie, we are new to and love you channel. I was excited to here you were going to Kauai. We are there right now. We love finding all the hidden gems on our vacations. We are headed to Hanalei bay tomorrow. We did Captain A bbq boat ride today. We had a great time. You should try the dinner sunset cruise some time. We did that last time we came. Tomorrow we are tubbing. Ps TSA is telling us to keep everything in our carryons and personal bags but phones, I pads and laptops. We didn’t have to pull out liquids bag or food… we have been on 5 flights so far this trip. Looks like it’s getting easer to go through security🙌🏼Thanks for sharing all your tips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay so glad they are not making us take them out. We loved our boat tours we’ve been on. Ahhh take me back! We loved the Hanalei bakery! But really wanted the Bar-acuda and the noodle place beside it but too full of reservations. Enjoy the drive up there.

[@rommelma]

“Hey!” (Now we met, hehehe) Thank you for the tips! I am heading to Kauai in December and traveling with my sister. We are going to stay at Grand Hyatt Kauai, and will definitely visit Princeville/Hanalei area!! Mahalo!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have a beautiful trip to Kauai!

[@SitStaySail]

Going to Kauai in September, thank you for tips on places we haven’t visited yet! Aloha🤙🌺

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh I cannot wait to hear how beautiful you think it is. All the restaurants will be delicious. Pack your stretchy pants

[@angelinalnewman3995]

Thanks for the wonderful tips! Going to Kauai for the first time at the end of the month! Also, I have one small tip for you, “Poke” is pronounced “Po-kee.” 😅Just thought you should know! Happy travels!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have such a beautiful trip! Yes, almost everyone has corrected me. I could have sworn the gal at my favorite Poke cafe said poke.

[@abbysdecoratingdbadecorati8659]

How timely! We are going there in a couple of months. Thanks for the tips. We are island hopping, however, not staying in a condo. Any packing tips for living out of a suitcase for two weeks?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Whew it’s helpful to not stress about organization but to be kind of organized. The islands are very very casual! I would have a pouch just for morning toiletries and then a pouch for if you’re going to do full hair washing/makeup etc. It helped me when we were changing hotels daily doing a WW2 tour.

[@jodywilliams8570]

Great video. Thanks for all the great info. I am looking for the link to the condo you stayed in. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I added it. Here it is: bit.ly/CondoPrinceville

[@latissagraham1297]

It just takes you to VRBO, not a specific condo. Can you please tell us which one you were at?

[@gamacaluso]

I’m so glad Kaui hasn’t changed much in 20 years …that’s around the last time I was there😍 this year we are going to Maui again 🌺Next year either Sicily or Kauai . Thank you for info… Aloha 🤗🌸

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Sounds beautiful!

[@clarabarton2087]

Also the Beach House Restaurant is one of our favorites but its closer to Poipu

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So many good restaurants in Kauai!!

[@doo_da_day]

My recommendation- continue on the road through Hanalei all the way to the end to Ke'e beach! This is also the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail. The hike is a popular one, so the actual beach is nice and quite, with a view of the coastline. Nice restrooms too! Note: you must make a reservation to park here, but worth it! Just google for all the details for the reservation Aloha!

[@suzanne8284]

We honeymooned at Princeville in 1996 - it was amazing!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

The resort is completely gutted for a total renovation! No telling when it’ll be finished. Love Princeville condos. They were easy to get to and so affordable.

[@suzanne8284]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I knew about that - we wanted to go back for our 25th last year, but found out it was closed - so sad :(

[@marydavis8617]

Hi Laurie. I went to the link for condo but it just brings up the general VRBO page. Do you have any other info to share so that I can get to the property? Thanks! I love your videos…they have been very helpful!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Pooey I do not have one. They were back in Princeville with several other condo communities.

[@shirleykollasch6809]

Do you ever venture down to the Poipu area? We really enjoy all that area has to offer also. 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, we have before. It's all so beautiful!

[@drewg2030]

Anahola is the first placed I stayed and alway go back to that beach. It’s my favorite ❤️💛💚 it’s always empty P.S a local houstonian also

[@edwardververs1204]

This is Ed's Wife Alisha. Great video. I clicked on the link for the condo you stayed at but it's just taking me to VRBO so can you share the exact link for that unit please? Thanks a ton

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh Pooey! I do not have a link. It was one of the condos up there. Maybe it’s not rentable this year. Have fun

[@pamcorbin4671]

A lot of restaurants in Hawaii have limitations how far out they will take reservations. Some only book out 2-3 weeks.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I did notice that for Bar-acuda in Hanalei. We never got to go.

[@booch326]

There is Secret Beach and there is Hideaways Beach but you were at Kaweonui(or SeaLodge)Beach.

[@andied2510]

It's called Sealodge beach, not Secret Beach...Hideaways beach is a little further up the way in Princeville...also lovely..better for swimming.

[@glendahodges4019]

Any idea how busy these places will be the middle of March?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Not super busy. But definitely do not go hungry to a restaurant.

[@dianehall6686]

Would you provide the link to the rentable condo? I don’t seem to see it. Thanks.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh shoot; I forgot. Hold on: www.vrbo.com/2233233?_branch_match_id=1055287563064316431&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXL9ErK0rK18vM1y9KzQhI8U7JNy9IAgDm4P3QHQAAAA%3D%3D&adultsCount=1&childAgeString=%7B%7D&oc=apA2HeXUZ9Wi2obkRd0Bq&Avrbo%3Ashare%3AXXX%3AUS%3Aios&

[@rsauder]

Coming this summer...is there good bodyboarding? How about Paddleboarding?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, yes near Coconut Village and more I am sure-not in Hanalei.

[@kiltedluxury]

Our family loves Kauai!! We've been vacationing there for 15+ years. One of our favorite stops after arriving is at Hamura Saimin in Lihue, close to the airport. It's authentic Hawaiian saimin (ramen) and really good! Expect a wait but it's worth it :) These tips were great, there are a few places we haven't been to yet and I look forward to getting to them on our next trip! P.S. We were VERY sad when Bubba's Burgers left Hanalei. Just not the same without it there.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

We just love it!

[@Jenny-zr3ck]

What do you order🙂

[@Felgood808]

We went last month and I was a little disappointed. It wasn't what I remembered it to be.

[@OliviaandEclipse]

Where did you get your Hawaii 94 tshirt?!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

HI, it's super old from Old Navy-like 7 years old

[@llwil2003]

See you tube video Hanalei Moon by Dennis Pavao. Used to live in the Island 15 years my husband had Chiropractic conferences on different island. I stayed at the Princeville hotel and saw Hanalei by moonlight (full moon clear night) as the band was playing and singing that song. Chicken skin!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

LOVE this island!

[@gabby6080]

I heard most restaurants close early but I land at 8PM. any recommendations?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It will be so wonderful! I bet Coconut Marketplace area all the way to Kapaa will have open restaurants. There are little plazas along the way. Which way are you going from the airport? Maybe a resort?

[@NarrowRoadComm]

Some tips! For a hole-in-the-wall place to go with amazing food in Kapa'a, head to Tiki Tacos. I'm not kidding; the food there is amazing. Try the kalua pig taco! If you're in Kapa'a and want to stop at the Java Kai location there, you can park in the back very easily to avoid the problems with traffic, but it's true that traffic through town can be very slow. On the north shore, take some time to mini golf at Mini Golf and Gardens at Anaina Hou for the most scenic mini-golf experience you may ever have. And try the Village Snack Shop and Bakery for a mahi sandwich that tastes like it just came out of the ocean; even better, go where Laurie did and try Kilauea Bakery and Pizza! :)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Eeeek I’m so ready to go back! Several people recommended Tiki Tacos! Yum

[@NarrowRoadComm]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Likewise!

[@Chefmia5150]

Tiki Tacos is a joke...lol

[@latissagraham1297]

Your link to your condo doesn't take you to the specific condo. Only to VRBO

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh okay. It must not be for rent...that golf course condo in Princeville had several condo communities up on the bluff.

[@XCsoccerTRACKmom]

Was about to write about the pronunciation of poke-below has explained.

[@melebear84]

It’s pronounced po kay not poke

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes we heard it pronounced many ways there.

[@mtnmo7]

I'm sorry but you did give us a laugh. I'm from Maui it's pronounced Pok-kay not poke. Lol! Sorry still laughing but thanks for the chuckle.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Haha have you read the other comments lol? I could've sworn that's how the gal pronounced it. I will forever not say that. In another video I said pont instead of ponte (pontee) pants and viewers were laughing too. Now my mouth is watering; just not the real thing here.

[@3141966]

You might want to mention the OUTRAGEOUS ($100-$150 per person) charge for the chocolate tours.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi Cyril, this tiny one was not that much, but he did say they sell out a year in advance sometimes.

[@thegallivanthropologists]

Aloha! Thanks for sharing. Hawaii is always amazing. We try to get there frequently. In fact our Maui content comes out over the next 2 weeks. We are looking forward to being there again next April and we thank you for the inspiration. We are Corey and Brendon Kerkela, a father and son KZbin team of travelling archaeologists and we think your content and interests are similar to our and you might enjoy our channel like we enjoy yours. Please feel free to check it out and keep up the good work here.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So cool! Have y’all been to Iceland?

[@thegallivanthropologists]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie when we were talking to a couple production companies, that was supposed to be where we shot the pilot. We have it penciled in for 2024 if our non-profit does not interfere.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@thegallivanthropologists Congratulations!!! What an accomplishment.

[@thegallivanthropologists]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Would love for you to let us know any feedback on the channel and check out our vlogs on Maui when they come out. Aloha and Mahalo.

[@Junzsosic]

“I’m a Houston wife”

[@wallycamp909]

Someone already corrected U. Just think of café, it is pronounced just like that. Another correction: everything in Hanalei IS NOT Hanalei Bay.....

[@carriewoodward-c1l]

po-kay

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

😂😂😂

[@achelelmore13]

I'm sorry did you just say poke? like poking someone? I enjoyed the video until you said poke! 😂 It's pronounced poh-kay if you ask the locals. My husband is also a commercial airline pilot and was raised on Kauai. I refused to eat raw fish until I had poke from Hawaii and now it's one of the things I look forward when we visit the islands, cuz mainland poke does not compare to it.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It's awful I know. I swear people called it poke there! Whatever the pronunciation, I want some tomorrow!! It was so delicious!

[@raiderfrankdatank]

Poke=Po-Kay

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

:)

[@raiderfrankdatank]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie great video. Mahalo

[@SelahSims]

Hawaiian natives have asked us several times to stop visiting. Tourists are using up all of their resources and natives can no longer afford to live in their homeland. There are plenty of other places to visit.

[@lizinaz2480]

Interesting. Hawaiian natives run the boutique hotel where we stay, and they always welcome us back. They have employment because of tourists like us. 👍

[@SelahSims]

@@lizinaz2480 *some of them have employment because of tourists. Nevertheless, many are becoming homeless and tourists are depleting their clean drinking water supply.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@lizinaz2480 Yes they have asked airlines to stop flying so many fights as well.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@lizinaz2480 I will still vacation there and will be very respectful of their resources. I deleted the argument parts.

[@shaka-surf]

It's poe-keh not poke.