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Kauai, known as "The Garden Isle" is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is famous for its pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, dense tropical foliage, awe-inspiring canyons, and majestic mountain ranges. These landscapes can be actively enjoyed in activities such as hiking, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, whale watching, golfing, horseback riding, camping, or just basking in the Pacific sun. The island's relatively small size makes most activities accessibly by car within one to two hours.

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There is so much to do on the Garden Island of Kauai that it's hard to know where to begin. So many different companies with so many things to do. Why not let Kauai Vacation Helpers assist you? Over the past 14 years the staff of Kauai Vacation Helpers have personally been on each of these activities so they can tell you first hand exactly what you need to know.

You can call them at 1-800-427-5996 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Hawaiian time, seven days a week, or at 808-635-6909 after hours. The rest of the time they're out trying out new activities. There's a multitude of different fun things to do. You'll find something for everyone on Kauai from the most sedentary to the most active.

Special Offer For Beachside Poipu Hale Guests:
Beachside Poipu Hale guests receive a 10% discount on all activities booked with Kauai Vacation Helpers. Please call your personal concierge at
635-6909 for assistance.

Could you link us to them here is there website: http://kauaivacationhelpers.com/index.html

Beaches
Deciding which beaches to visit might be your most challenging daily task.
There are swimming beaches, shelling beaches, sunset beaches, beaches with lots of activity, and beaches where you can be totally alone. Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach Park are only steps from your Poipu vacation rental. This is one of Kaua'i's safest beaches, with natural shallows perfect for young children; snorkeling; swimming; and learning to surf. There are bathrooms here, picnic tables, pavilions, showers, lifeguards, and a play area for children.

Boating
To help you explore Kauai's off shore waters and the magical Napali Coast there are various companies that offer a variety of boating adventures. There are whale watching, snorkeling and scuba diving tours and wonderful sunset cruises. These exciting boating adventures depart from Poipu, Port Allen, Hanapepe, Lihue and Hanalei.

Fishing
Deep sea fishing charter boats offer half and full day charters, with all fishing gear included, and are available at Kukiula Harbor in Poipu, Port Allen, and on The North Shore in Hanalei Town. All companies offer private and group charters to offshore areas that are teeming with exciting game fish such as sailfish, marlin, and yellow fin tuna.

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Golfing
There are 7 world class golf courses on Kauai. In Poipu, we have the Kiahuna 18 hole course, and the Championship Poipu Bay Resort 18 hole course, home of the PGA Grand Slam. Nearby Poipu you will find Kukiolono Golf Course located in Kalaheo and is a delightful 9 hole municipal course that is a favorite with local players.

In Lihue, the Kauai Lagoons sports an 18 hole, Jack Nicklaus designed, championship course and Robin Nelson's newly completed 18 hole Puakea

Golf Course.
Wailua is the home of our public 18 hole golf course. On the North Shore at Princeville, there are 2 courses, the Makai 27 hole course which includes The Lakes, The Ocean & The Woods and the Prince 18 hole course which is rated #1 in the State of Hawaii by
Golf Digest.

Helicopters
A helicopter tour is the only way most people can see the magnificent beauty of Kauai's remote interior. Tours leave from Hanapepe, and Lihue. There are few experiences that can match a helicopter flight over the most beautiful island in the world.

Hiking
The trail head gateway to the Napali Coast is at the end of the road at Ke'e Beach. A day of hiking into remote Hanakapiai Valley has been the highlight of many vacations. From the beach, you can hike to the magnificent Hanakapiai Falls. Short hikes can be enjoyed from trails beginning above Opaekaa Falls lookout in Wailua . From The Koke'e Lodge, you can hike several trails that meander throughout Kauai's ethereal mountain country, where you will encounter plant and bird species found no where else on earth.

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Horses
There are 3 excellent horseback riding stables on Kauai. CJM Stables in Poipu offers daily trail rides along the shores of the remote Mahalepu coastline. On the North Shore at Princeville both Silver Falls Ranch and Princeville Stables offer 3 hour trail rides through Kauai's back country to a private waterfall, for a picnic and a swim.

Kayaking
Good kayaking is the rule in the shoreline waters of Poipu, Kalihiwai River and Menehune Fish Pond. Both ocean and fresh water kayaks can be rented in several locations in Koloa Town and Poipu, and can be easily strapped to the roof of your car for transport anywhere on the island.

Polo
The Polo field owned by The Kauai Polo Club is located across from Anini Beach Park, and matches are held each Sunday during the summer season (July and August) at 4pm. Visitors and locals alike back up their vehicles to the field to enjoy tail gate parties with the blue Pacific as a backdrop. This tropical polo match on a sunny Sunday afternoon will be a fun experience you will not want to miss.

There is a large, y active social membership and every Sunday vehicles are backed up to the field, tables and tail gates are filled with delicious

Surfing
The North Shore of Kauai is a winter surfing mecca, but in the summer, Poipu Beach produces the best waves. Daily group lessons are available at Nukumoi Surf Co. which is the authorized agent for The Kauai Surf School (around the corner). A short 5 minute drive away is also Margo Oberg's Surfing School located at Kiahuna Plantation Resort.

Among the many surf spots in Poipu, perhaps the most famous is Brennecke's Beach known for it's prime boogey boarding and body surfing. Kalapaki Beach at The Marriot in Lihue offers gentle waves for beginners, while the North Shore's Kalihiwai Bay and Hanalei Bay is for the Pros. On Kauai, there are nearly as many surf spots as there are beaches, and you'll be happy to find that some of the finest are very close to Beachside Peri Hale.

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Scuba Diving
Kauai's clean, clear offshore waters attract scuba divers from all over the world. There is a dive shop in almost every town on the island, so gear rental, air, and instruction can be easily found. Located right on Poipu Road you will find Seasport Divers, they offer diving boat charters as well as Niihau charters which are their specialty. Lessons and certification for beginners is available and they use top of the line rental equipment.

Shopping
GROCERIES: Star Market is located in Lihue and has one of the best selections on the island. Koloa town has Big Save, Sueko's and Kukiolono's local markets. On Mondays @ noon there is a Farmers Market at the Koloa Baseball field. Located on the Tree Tunnel road just outside of Old Koloa Town. This is a must, you can load up on flowers and fresh island grown produce and a good time is had by all!

There is also a Safeway and Foodland in Kapaa. K-Mart, Borders and Walmart are also in Lihue. Borders has great island books and music, K-Mart & Walmart are great stops for inexpensive tourist trinkets!

Costco has also arrive on our little island situated next to the Kukui Grove Shopping Center south of Lihue located near Home Depot.

GIFT SHOPPING: Kauai abounds with fun places to discover! Koloa Town and Poipu Beach Shopping center have great restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores and unique gift shops. The island has an abundance of small shops that sell items which are hand crafted by local artists, one such area is Spouting Horn Park, where you can find some great bargains and see the beauty of a blow hole at the same time. Another great spot is the Hawaiian Trading Post owned & operated by some dear friends Don & Lizzie. They have the largest collection of Niihau Shell necklaces and some of the most beautiful pearls you will see anywhere. They have a huge store loaded with anything you could possibly want!

Snorkeling
Within a short walk of Beachside Poipu Hale you will find Nukumoi's Surf Co. where you can rent anything you will need for a day of snorkeling; fins, masks, etc! If you can't find it there try Snorkel Bob's, a couple of minutes drive away on Poipu Road. Outfitters Kauai, in Poipu offers scuba and snorkeling equipment rental, as well as bicycles and kayaks.

Virtually every beach in Poipu has at least one excellent snorkeling spot. Just to the right of the little sand peninsula @ Poipu Beach Park there is a great novice area to snorkel.

Anini Beach on the North shore, offers very good diving along a 3 mile coastline enclosed by a long outer reef. Inside the reef, you will encounter a myriad of colorful tropical fish and several species of coral. At the road's end you will find Ke'e Beach, and Tunnels Beach, both known for their good water clarity. For the more adventurous, several boat tour companies offer snorkeling trips to the offshore reef areas of Poipu and the Napali Coast.

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Tennis
In Poipu you will find several private courts available which offer daily clinics, round robins and excellent Pro Shops. Close walking distance to Beachside Poipu Hale is Poipu Kai Tennis Club (Tel: 808/742-8706) with 9 courts. A short drive away are Kiahuna Tennis & Swimming Club (Tel: 808/742-9533) with 10 courts and The Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa with 4 courts (Tel: 808/742-1234). There are 20 public lighted courts on the island and over 70 private courts.

Waterskiing
You can enjoy miles of tropical waterskiing along the Wailua River on Kauai's East side. This is the only truly navigable river in the State of Hawaii. Equipment rentals, boats for towing skiers, and ski instruction are available.

Windsurfing
Anini Beach is one of the safest beaches for beginners to learn windsurfing. An offshore reef creates a peaceful lagoon in most winds, and on most days, you can see brightly colored sails and students from two windsurf companies. Windsurfing at its best is found at Shipwreck Beach in Poipu but is strictly for very experienced windsurfers. Also for the more experienced windsurfers, Tunnels in the North Shore is a good bet.

Yoga:
Yoga is suspended for the summer months, it will start up again in the fall 2007!
Mon., Thurs. & Sat. morning @ 9:00am, Yoga class is given at the end of the street (Kuai Road) under the ironwood tree at Poipu Beach Park. This is a wonderful class of which I personally attend and is geared from beginners to advanced. All are welcome to come to and enjoy visitors & residents alike!

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