Misc Activity for Vacation Rental Condol Guests from the Cliffs at Princeville


MORE ACTIVITIES ON KAUAI
This information is compiled to assist guests who rent our Condo at the Cliffs Resort. If you've arrived at this page as a result of a web search on Kauai Activity, we hope you benefit from the information. And if you need lodging, thank you for considering us.
INTRODUCTION On Kauai there are scores of activities that a visitor can choose from. Many such as Helicopters, NaPali Tours, Kayaking, Beaches, and Hiking are tremendously popular and covered elsewhere for our guests. Others such as ATV tours, Botanical Garden visits, Spa's, Movie theatres, are covered here.
- Waterskiing - Windsurfing - Historical Sites - Spa - Yoga - Tropical Garden - ATV and 4WD - Motorcycle and Sports Car - Tennis	- Hunting - Hang Gliding - Museum - Movie Theatres - Plantation Tours - Bird Watching - Miniature Golf - Bowling - More Popular Activities
WATERSKIING Kauai Water Ski & Surf Co, 808-822-3574 or 800-344-7915. Hawaii's only waterskiing is on the Wailua River. Ski boats launch from the boat ramp in Wailua River State Park, directly across from the marina. Lessons, equipment rental, and guided tours all available. back to start
WINDSURFING Anini Beach is the best place for beginners to learn to Windsurf. Lessons and equipment are available. Serious windsurfers should head to Hanalei Bay or Tunnels Beach, both on the North Shore. Windsurf Kauai [in Hanalei] 808-828-6838 Anini Beach Windsurfing 808-826-9463 back to start
HISTORICAL SITES There are numerous historical treasures from the early settling of Hawaii by white men that are open to the public in good restored condition. All total the National Historical Register lists 38 places on Kauai. There are also many stone structure dating to well before recorded times. An excellent website with fine descriptions of the various historical landmarks on Kauai. The few selections below are simply some of the more impressive sites. Hariguchi Rice Mill. Head for the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge along the Ohiki Road at the west end of the Hanalei River bridge. The old mill is on a dirt road on a levee. Kilauea Lighthouse Kilauea Lighthouse is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1913, it was had the largest lens of it's kind and guided ships heading to and from the Orient. ... Located two miles north of Kilauea town on the North Shore Menehune Ditch Built by the ancient natives for raising fish. This projects is truly an engineering marvel. Located south east of Lihue. Kilohana Plantation Estate 808-245-5608 The site of the old Wilcox sugar plantation, this beautifully restored plantation is luxuriously furnished and depicts plantation life in the pre-World War II era. The plantation lies on 35 exquisite acres and features agricultural exhibits, local arts and crafts, specialty shops, and a garden courtyard restaurant. Twenty minute horse carriage tours pulled by Clydesdale horses are available daily. Located in Lihue. Grove Farm Homestead 808-245-3202 One of the oldest (circa 1864) plantations on Kauai, this historic 80 acre homestead was originally a sugar plantation and is now a living museum filled with turn-of-the-century memorabilia belonging to the famous missionary family who built it. The original family's mansion, worker's quarters, and extensive tropical gardens are on site. Located in Lihue. Waioli Mission House 808-245-3202 One of the first (circa 1837) missionary houses on the island, this two story frame house was built of coral limestone blocks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is filled with period furnishings and the grounds contain traditional Hawaiian horticulture. Located behind he Waioli Huia Church in Hanalei. Wailio Huia Church Perhaps the most photographed building in Hanalei. Catch it on the right day and you have a magnificent backdrop of Kauai's interior mountains. Hanalei Elementary School Building This historic structure now serves as a commercial plaza. Hanalei Pier Over 100 years old, the pier is stiff functional today. back to start
SPA The Princeville Hotel 808-826-5030 www.princeville.com PLEASE NOTE: According to press reports, the Princeville Hotel will be undergoing renovations and unavailable to all guests from 19-Sep, 2008 to Apr, 2009. Visitors should plan their day with activities elsewhere. A variety of different packages are available. Experience one of the popular body treatments such as the seaweed wrap, which tones, tightens and remineralizes the skin, the body polish with aromatherapy wrap, an exfoliation that helps to soften skin and eliminate rough areas, or the Hawaiian salt glow, a mineral salt mixed with highly concentrated Hawaiian plant extract oils, which exfoliates and nourishes the skin. The most relaxing may be an Oceanside massage. The Kauai Lagoons Resort 808-245-3323 www.alalanispahawaii.com Come and experience the Ala Lani Difference. Luxury locker rooms, showers, mineral whirlpool baths, saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, and swimming pool area. A variety of different packages area available. The Royal Coconut Coast Spa 808-821-2626 Unique Hawaiian day spa offering a wide selection of massage styles, facials, body wraps, and manicures. Specials include hot stone therapy, beachside massages, and aromatherapy. A Touch of Aloha Day Spa 808-246-2414 Located in the Harbor Mall across from the Kauai Marriott near Lihue. Owner April Layne. Affordable day rates. Ola Massage 808-821-1100 Located in the Waipouli Complex in Kapaa. Experience ancient Hawaiian healing methods with a spiritual lomilomi massage. Hyatt Regency 808-742-1234 [in Poipu] back to start
YOGA Karen Backinoff 808-828-0416 [in Kilauea] Devaki's Yoga Therapy 808-826-9990 [in Hanalei] Private lessons available. Back pain relief. Michaelle's Massage & Yoga 808-826-9230 [in Hanalei] Yogalign Technique. Serene Location Near Hanalei Bikram Yoga 808-822-5053 Join the group for an invigorating yoga class that will stretch your senses, strengthen you awareness, and improve mental flexibility. Learn 26 postures. Located in Kapaa. Call for class schedule. Holistic Nature Walk with Dawn Cantrell -- 808-822-0493 This is not your traditional Yoga. But the relaxation and healing powers may be the same. back to start
TROPICAL GARDENS Limahuli Gardens 808-826-1053 www.ntbg.org National Tropical Botanical Gardens Located on highway 560 a mile before Kee Beach in Kauai's very northwest corner. This area is one of the wetter areas easily reached by car. Visitors report this is an excellent vacation stop. Kauai's largest gardens. Features 1000 acres of gardens in the Limahuli Valley. Open 4 or 5 days a week. Call for times and reservations. Or reserve online at the website above. Smith's Tropical Paradise 808-821-6895 www.smithskauai.com Discover 30 acres of flowers, fruits, and foliage near the Wailua River Valley. During the day, see the flower wheel, the bamboo rainforest, a replica Polynesian village, the ginger garden and fruit forest, and more. At night the torches are lit for a traditional luau filled with scrumptious dinner and exotic pageant. Na Aina Kai 808-828-0525 www.NaAinaKai.com Located near Kilauea. See the tree Park and Kaula Lagoon, International Desert Garden, Carnivorous Plant House, Poinciana Maze, and Wild Forest Garden. Tours -- from 1-5 hours in length -- are offered 3 days a week, guided and limited to adults and children 13 or older. Reservations are recommended, but drop in visitors are welcome on a space available basis. Allerton Garden 808-742-2623 McBryde Garden www.ntbg.org Located in the Lawai Valley on the South Shore west of Poipu near the Spouting Horn Park. 100 acres of oceanfront grounds. The visitor center is a restored 1920's sugar plantatoin home. Reservations are required for Allerton Gardens, but not adjacent McBryde Gardens. Olu Pua Gardens 808-332-8182 Located on the south west side of the island. This s a privately owned garden estate. back to start
ATV AND 4WD RIDING Kipu Ranch Adventures 808-246-9288 www.kiputours.com Treat yourself to a leisurely ATV guided tour on one of Kauai's most beautiful private ranches. Ride through mountain trails, tropical forests, river valleys, and rolling pastures. Once a sugar cane plantation, Kipu is now a working cattle ranch with over a century of history. Kauai ATV Tours 808-742-2724 www.kauaiatv.com Be a kid again. Enjoy a scenic 3 hour guided tour including checkin and instruction through a working plantation. Explore famous movie sites, beautiful vistas, and a historic cane haul tunnel. Ride the private dirt back-roads of 22000 private acres. Enjoy breathaking mountain and coastline views. back to start
MOTORCYCLE AND SPORTS CAR DRIVING Hawaiian Riders 808-822-5409 or 888-527-0075 www.hawaiianriders.com [Located in Kapaa] Rent Harley's, or exotic sports cars. Age limits, insurance and motorcycle license [for Harley] are required. Two Wheels Rentals 808-246-9457 [in Lihue] Rent Harley's for a ride through time, through space, and through the farthest reaches of your imagination. Pacific Island Rentals 808-821-9090 [ in Kapaa across from the Chevron Station] Rent a Harley for as little as 6 hours. Various styles available. 4WD CJ5 jeeps also available. Ray's Motorcycle Rentals 808-822-5700 [in Kapaa] back to start
TENNIS -- Cliffs Resort If you are interested in Tennis and have brought your own partner, first consider the courts at the Cliffs Resort. TENNIS -- Public Courts Get a list from the Kauai County Parks and Recreation Dept. via the internet or by calling 808-241-6670. They maintain over 20 courts. TENNIS -- Private Courts open to the Public Princeville Tennis Club 808-826-3620 These 6 courts are associated with the Princeville Hotel and may be booked through the Hotel. Conveniently located next to the Princeville Makai Clubhouse, you'll find the Princeville Tennis Club with six Plexi-pave courts, a full-service Pro Shop and one of the most beautiful locations for tennis in the world back to start
HUNTING Bow and Arrow hunting for wild goat is popular with Island residents. Niihau Safaris 808-335-3500 or 877-441-3500 www.niihau.us All day private hunting tours available for Wild Polynesian Boar and Hybrid Sheep. The Hunting Shop of Kauai 808-245-3006 [in Lihue] Local supplies with good knowledge of outfitters, conditions, and regulations. Give them a call. Other. There are a number of small time operators who specialize in fishing and hunting guide services. Due to limited advertising on their part, nothing more than a phone number can be provided here. Your experience may vary widely... Action Plus Adventures 808-635-4351 S Akana 808-635-4020 June Jones 808-639-3012 Kauai Fun 808-639-4646 Kaye Ellsworth 808-652-4556 back to start
HANG GLIDING Birds in Paradise 808-822-5309 [in Hanapee] www.birdsinparadise.com Imagine soaring like a bird above the lush tropical rainforest of Kauai. For those adventurers who've always dreamed of flying comprehensive introductory lessons are available on a tandem ultra-light powered glider. 30 minute mini and 60 minute cross country lessons are available. More than 10000 people have taken to the air with Birds in Paradise with 100% safety. Reservations are required. back to start
MUSEUM Kauai Museum 808-245-6931 In Lihue at 4428 Rice Street. Housed in two buildings, including the Albert Spencer Wilcox building which was built in 1922, this living history and art museum is dedicated to the preservation of the culture of Kauai and features galleries containing ancient Hawaiian artifacts, art work by local artists, changing exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational exhibits. An extensive gift shop is also on site. With quiet hospitality, the museum tells the story of Kauai. Koke'e Natural History Museum 808-335-9975 Located at Kokee State Park in Kekaha The only museum in Hawaii that is open every day of the year, this museum features an array of interpretive programs and exhibitions showcasing Kauai's ecology, geology, and climatology plus provides basic information on trail conditions in Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Parks. A gift shop is on site that carries maps, hiking guides, and books on Hawaiian history. back to start
MOVIE THEATERS There is a theater [historic] in Kilauea just 4 miles from Princeville and cinema in Kapaa and a multi-screen theater in Lihue about 35 miles distant. Kilauea Theater The North Shore's only theater closed in July 2005 and is now home to a local church. Coconut Marketplace Cinemas 808-821-2324 [in Kapaa] Kuki Grove 4 Cinemas 808-245-5055 [in Lihue] back to start
PLANTATION TOURS Guava Kai Plantation 808-828-6121 At the end of Kuawa Road in Kilauea. Stop by for a refreshing free treat. Take a walk through the orchards and see guava growing on trees. Sample the juice, purchase jams and jellies. The plantation is open daily from 9AM to 5PM. Kilohana 808-245-9593 www.kilohanakauai.com Free admission to a beautifully restored plantation estate. Relive the 1930's when Kilohana's sugar was in its hey day. Hawaii was home to many successful sugar businesses -- Kilohana was the grandest. Kilohana was the center of a 27000 acre sugar tract and the hub of Kauai culture and social life. The main house itself is 15000 sq ft on 35 manicured acres. Today the visitor can tour the grounds, shop some of Kauai's most exclusive boutiques, climb aboard a turn of the century carriage drawn by Clydesdale horses, or revel in an authentic Hawaiian luau. Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation Tour 808-335-2824 www.gandrtours-kauai.com Immerse yourself in a world seldom seen by visitors and residents. Let the local guides show you this private plantation and sugar factory. Learn about the unique history and culture of the only operating sugar plantation on Kauai. back to start
BIRD WATCHING Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge One mile north of Kilauea, adjacent to the Lighthouse. Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Along Ohiki road paralleling the west side of the Hanalei River. back to start
MINIATURE GOLF Aloha Mini Golf 808-246-6464 [in Lihue] back to start
BOWLING Lihue Bowling Center 808-245-5263 [in Lihue] back to start
- Beaches - Biking - Boating - Children's Activities - Dining - Diving - Driving Tours - Fishing -- Deep Sea - Fishing -- Fresh Water - Golf - Guided Tours of Kauai - Helicopter Rides	- Hikes - Horseback Riding - Kayaking - Movie Location Tours - Nightlife - Rainy DayActivities - Romantic Spots - Shopping - Snorkeling - Surfing - Waterfalls - More Activities

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