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Farmers Market

The Hanalei Farmer's Market includes craft vendors in addition to the regular farmers, many of which are organic farmers. Popular place to look for Organic Produce, so even though about 50%-75% of the farmers have Organic Produce - much of the people attending are looking for that exclusively. If you are looking for organic lettuce, be there early and be careful once the rope goes down. Supply is sometimes slim and people sometimes run to the farmers who have it.

Occasional fish & baked goods are included by the regular produce vendors. Orchids in pots as well as cut flowers available here too. Nice locations, small yet good selection. Farmers area is roped off until opening, allowing farmers to set up and buy from each other.

The public is allowed open access to the craft vendors and access to the produce once market starts. Please observe the entrance/exit signs for parking in the field. The field is often used for soccer or seasonal craft fairs, which share the space with the farmers markets parking. Farmers & vendors need approval and pay a weekly fee, space is limited.

• Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
• Day: Saturdays
• Where: Hanalei Neighborhood Center  next to the soccer field. Parking on the soccer field
  
• Town: Hanalei

Groceries

Papayas Natural Foods and Cafe is a community based store where Kauai shops for delicious, organic food and high-quality health and beauty aids.  You will find aisles of grocery items, over 300 different bulk items, and full lines of refrigerated and frozen products.

Hours: 9am-8pm every day, Café closes at 7pm

Phone: (808) 826-0089
Website: http://www.papayasnaturalfoods.com/

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Sightseeing

If you have ever dreamed of seeing a double-tiered waterfall, then you are about to bring that dream to life at gorgeous Wailua Falls. Right after mile marker 1 on Highway 56 there will be a road on your left, Maalo Road (Highway 583), accompanied by a sign pointing you in the direction of the falls. Take the short drive up this road which will end at a parking lot overlooking the falls. If you’re lucky, the sun will be at the right angle, and you will get a beautiful rainbow extending out from the base of the falls in the mist.
Wailua Falls is approximately 85 feet high (not 170+ feet as some books have reported) and drops into a pool over 30 feet deep. Don not even think of diving off this waterfall as the leap can be, and has been proven, fatal. Ancient Hawaiians once learned as much when proving their manhood (or foolishness, take your pick).

If you have to get to the bottom of the falls (which, mind you, the county advises against) then there are two trails that make the journey quite a bit safer than jumping off. You will notice the first trail by the guard rail at the end of the parking lot. This is the steeper and often muddier trail. We advise against using this trail at all costs. If you head a little over a quarter mile back down the road however you will find a easier, less steep, trail. It is longer than the first trail, but it is a lot easier to hike, though please keep in mind again that the county advises against the hike.

The signs erected at each trail are a testament to this fact.
In our opinion, the falls are best seen safely from above at the overlook. Please do not throw rocks and other items into the pool below (which likely will be partially out of view). County warning or not, some people DO hike to the bottom of the falls and likely will not like being showered with anything but water.
If you visit during a time of especially high precipitation on the island, the falls can actually turn into a single giant and raging falls. During high flow the falls often also has a third tier flow. We believe the falls is most beautiful when it has a moderate flow. When seen from the air (image directly above), it is fascinating to see what the topography around the falls looks like.

Restaurants

The Eastside is a Kapaa, Kauai Restaurant and bar, serving dinner and cocktails Monday through Saturday, featuring fine island cuisine and live entertainment.

Award-winning chef Jonathan Pflueger opened The Eastside, a new restaurant in Kapaa town, in 2009 and it has quickly become a favorite for fine dining on Kauai.

The Eastside Pacific Rim dinner menu features a generous selection of seafood entrees as well as steak, pork and chicken.  The exquisite blend of Island flavors include specialties like basil seared Ahi, mochi rice flour dusted fried calamari, Hoisin glazed baby back ribs, Fish & Chips featuring Molokai purple sweet potato chips, refreshing tropical fruit coolers, and a rotating variety of delectable desserts for a simply amazing finish. 

Dinner prices range from $17 to $30 per entrée.

Hours:  Tuesday thru Saturday 5:30pm until 9:00pm

Phone: (808) 823-9500
Website: http://www.theeastsidekauai.com/

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Groceries

Papayas Natural Foods and Cafe is a community based store where Kauai shops for delicious, organic food and high-quality health and beauty aids. You will find aisles of grocery items, over 300 different bulk items, and full lines of refrigerated and frozen products. Lots of local organic produce.

As our first store, Kapa‘a represents the “seed of the papaya.” This is where it all began 11 years ago: a community based store where Kaua‘i shops for delicious, organic food and high-quality health and beauty aids.

Hours: 9am-8pm Monday-Saturday (Café closes at 7pm), 10am-5pm Sunday (Café closes at 4pm)

Phone: (808) 826-0089
Website: http://www.papayasnaturalfoods.com/kapaa

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Beaches

Baby Beach is a great beach for families with young children.

The reef acts as a wave break so the water is calm for young children. A sandy beach with easy access for all ages.

Outdoor shower onsite. Restooms and water fountain a short 1 block walk to adjacent Lihi Beach Park.

What a great place to bring your kids for a full day of safe beach and ocean play.

Kite Surfing

Kite Surfing at one of the best kite surfing spot in Hawaii.

Kite surfing is gaining popularity on Kauai, combining wake boarding, surfing, and kite flying in an exciting sport that's fun to watch.  

Lihi Beach Park in Kapaa is a great place for beginners and advanced kite surfers to catch some air on the constant trade winds coming onshore.

Groceries

Safeway Food & Drug Details: Bakery, Deli, Floral, Liquor, Meat, Pharmacy, Produce, Seafood, Video, Digital Photo, DVDPlay Kiosk, Adult Immunizations

Store Hours: 24 hours
Pharmacy Phone: 808-822-2191
Pharmacy Hours: Sun 9:00AM-6:00PM, Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM

Phone: (808) 822-2464
Website: http://www.safeway.com

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Beaches

You really have not experienced Kauai unless you have experienced Hanalei Bay Beach. The infamous "Puff the Magical Dragon" was all about Hanalei as the mountain peaks protecting the bay resemble a dragon - very auspicious place in Feng Shui. It is a magical place indeed. A beautiful sand lined bay protected by mountains and spectacular waterfalls and rivers. The beach is perfect for strolling and sunbathing. Summer days allow for beginning surf instruction, paddleboarding, swimming and calm waters. Winter time attracts professional and seasoned sufers from around the world as waves rise to 20 feet. Visit the Hanalei Pier and surrounding beach which was featured in the classic movie "South Pacific". Stroll around the quaint town of Hanalei with its boutiques and interesting local folks. Don't miss the Saturday and Tuesday farmers markets where local organic produce abounds.

Beautiful Hanalei is magical. Do not miss it!

Pharmacies

Long Drug Store is Hawaii's number one drug store. From one-hour photo processing to souvenirs, gifts to cosmetics, food to liquor. Longs Drug Store offers the complete shopping
experience.

Phone: (808) 822-4915
Website: http://www.longs.com

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