Kauai

Kauai from space
The Hawaiian island of Kauai

Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, having a land mass of just over 552 sq miles. It is known as the "Garden Island".

Kauai has 3 main cities …

Kapaa is located on the southeast side of the island, in what is called the “Coconut Coast” due to it being the location of an old coconut plantation. It has a population of approximately 10,000 and is the largest city on Kauai …

Lihui is the second largest city on Kauai, is located about 6 miles south of Kapaa and is the center for Kauai County government …

The town of Waimea is located on the southwest side of the island, at the mouth of the Waimea River.

The area of Princeville is a newly created development that is home to several high end resorts. Namely 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. It is located on the North shore, just above some of Kauai's best beaches! Also note that the St Regis offers their guests an elevator to get to the beach, whereas non-guests have to climb up and down the 200-some step stairway to the water!

The river has carved out a canyon that is very impressive and quite picturesque. It has been described as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. The canyon is some 3000 feet deep (about a ½ mile deep!).

Waimea was the first place that Captain James Cooke landed when he explored Hawaii in 1778.

Many movies and TV shows have been set in Kauai. South Pacific, Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark are but a few of the movies filmed on the island. Walt Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, although animated, is set on the Garden Isle of Kauai …

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