Mermaid's
A tiny sidewalk cafe that uses fresh local ingredients to make scrumptous Ahi nori cilantro wraps, tofu and chicken stir fry plates, organic salads, fish tacos and more. Great food at a great price! Take out or dine at a handful of tables on Kapaa's main drag. Mermaids takes kaffir lime, lemon grass, local lemons (Meyers when available), and organic herbs, to make the sauces and beverages that go with their tasty dishes. The fresh-squeezed lemonade is made daily, and you can choose white or organic brown rice. Visit Mermaid's Cafe online.

Java Kai
The best Hawaiian Kona coffee and other tasty Hawaii blends are fresh made and brought to you from Hawaii's own Java Kai. Java Kai is also known for their fabulous baked goods and they have WiFi if you feel the need to check in on your email. Visit Java Kai online.

Lotus Root Juice Bar & Bakery
Organic fresh juices & smoothies made with local ingredients; delectable baked goodies wheat & refined sugar free; nut-based ice creams; grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and snack items; and unique retail selection. Visit the Lotus Root website.

Blossoming Lotus
Located in the heart of Kapaa Town, The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant is blessed to be the home of Vegan World Fusion Cuisine. Celebrating international food, music, art and the wonder of nature, we delight in serving the Island community and world-wide travelers alike. This unique Vegan cuisine is inspired, healthful and incredibly delicious. Visit the Blossoming Lotus website. Located at the Dragon Building at the stop light at Kukui Street in Kapaa Town.

Bubba Burgers
Authentic old fashioned hamburgers as well as onion rings, french fries and fish and chips. Visit the Bubba Burgers website. 4-1421 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746 (808) 823-0069. Open daily 10:30am - 8:00pm.

Olympic Cafe
Olympic Cafe offers a homestyle selection as well as daily specials, local favorites, gourmet coffees, pastries and baked goods. The portions are huge, the service outstanding and the prices reasonable. The cafe offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with delicious omelettes, egg scrambles, vegetarian dishes, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, fresh fish and much more. Try the banana macadamia nut or pineapple coconut pancakes. The tropical salad and tostada salad are the biggest and best on the island. Open daily 6am - 4pm. Located at 4-1387 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa'a, HI 96746 (808) 822-5825

Pono Market
Want to sample some local favorites? A great place to pick up plate lunches to go including chicken or pork laulau, Kalua pig, fried chicken, beef stew, sushi as well as espresso and flowers. For more information, visit Pono Market online.

Pizzetta
A little taste of Italy in Kapaa Town. Pizzas, pasta and great desserts! Visit Pizzetta online. 4-1387 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746 (808) 823-8882

Beezer's
Old Fashioned Ice Cream parlor in Kapaa Town. Sundaes, shakes, brownies and more in a charming Ice cream parlor atmosphere.

Coconut's Island Style Bar & Grill
Right on the highway, next to Taco Bell, Coconuts is upbeat and busy, with a cheerfully tropical dining room of bamboo ceilings and coconut everything: bar floor, fixtures, furniture, and lights. Enjoy their diverse menu including the best-selling teriyaki-dipped fresh salmon, fresh catch (oven roasted, with kaffir lime broth and wasabi mashed potatoes), and an excellent seafood chowder. Appetizer menu includes baby back ribs, seafood cigars, lobster ravioli and more. Closed Sundays. Happy Hour 4-6pm. 4-919 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746 (808) 823-8777.

 

Kauai Pasta
Italian favorites served at reasonable prices make this caterer-run restaurant an enticing choice. Friendly servers start you off with delicious homemade garlic bread; after that, select from generously-sized pastas with rustic sauces, classics like chicken parmesan, and even fresh shrimp, given a smoky allure on the grill. Take-home fare is a great convenience, and whether you dine in or out, don't neglect the chocolate crème brûlée – to die for! Located next door to Taco Bell in Kapaa.

Scotty's Beachside BBQ
Hitting two homeruns in its first year of operation, Scotty's Beachside BBQ in Kapaa was voted, "Best BBQ Restaurant" by The Garden island newpaper reader's choice awards, then won Best "Meat/Poultry" award at the celebrated 2006 Taste of Hawaii held each year. Scotty's lunch & dinner menu features delightfully smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken, fresh island fish, cool crisp salads and a large children's menu. Plus a spectacular ocean view. For more information, visit Scott's Beachside BBQ online. Open 7 days a week 11am - 9pm. 4-1546 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746 (808) 823-8481

El Cafe
El Cafe has been an Island fixture for over 30 years offering affordable tasty Mexican food and great Margarita's! In the heart of Kapaa Town across from Beezer's Ice Cream. 4-1373 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746 (808) 822-3362

Polynesia Cafe
Gourmet food on paper plates, featuring delights such as Shanghai Ahi, seared sashimi-grade ahi finished in a ginger-orange pineapple glaze. Choose from a menu that includes everything from Pacific Rim seafood to American Bistro and Mexican fare. 4-1639 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746 (808)822-1945

Kauai Cycle
Rent some bicycles and cruise the new Kapaa coastal walk/bike path that extends from Niulani Kai all the way past Kealia beach. Visit Kauai Cycle online.

Wailua River/Fern Grotto Tour
Take a cruise up the Wailua River by kayak or on a Fern Grotto Boat Tour. Or make a day of it and experience the Best of Kauai Tour which includes the Wailua River/Fern Grotto excursion as well as a day worth of fun and effortless exploring of the Island's best scenic locations. For more information, visit www.BestofKauaiTour.com.

Hike the Sleeping Giant
The Nounou Mountain Trail East is one of the three trails that climbs up to the summit of Nounou Mountain, also known as Sleeping Giant. The trail follows the eastern access up a series of switchbacks through the forest. The path ends at Alii Vista Hale, a picnic shelter at the summit on the chest of the giant. Along the way are spectacular views of the Wailua River and the seacoast communities from Anahola to Lihue. From Alii Vista Hale are views to the west of the cloud-engulfed Mount Waialeale in the Makaleha Mountains, the headwaters for all seven major rivers on Kauai. Click here for more information on the Sleeping Giant Trail.

Kayak the Wailua River
Explore Hawaii's only navigable stream on one of our fully equipped, stable, comfortable and quality single, double, and triple kayaks. No previous experience is necessary. Our friendly, knowledgeable water safety personnel will prepare and guide you on a safe adventure along the Wailua River. Your kayak adventure will meander you 2.5 miles upstream where you'll first pass an old Hawaiian Village. Secure your kayak at an island in the north fork and continue your expedition on foot through the pristine canyons and tropical rain forest of the Wailua River Valley interior to Secret Falls. For more information and reservations, visit www.KayakWailua.com.

Kauai Backcountry Adventures
One-of-a-kind activities include tubing down an old sugar plantation irrigation system, through open canals and several tunnels hand-dug circa 1870. Or you can soar through the air on our 7-line zipline course, traversing the side of a mountain down to a lush bamboo grove. Through it all you will learn about our island’s history, culture and natural environment. Come join us and take home memories for a lifetime!
Visit Kauai Backcountry Adventures.

Photo provided by Kauai Backcountry Adventures

Coconut Market Place Cinema
Watch a movie! Click here for movie listings, the zip code is: 96746 - Movie times and listings. The Coconut Market Place also offers plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from.

Paradise Beauty Salon & Spa
You're on vacation, go ahead, you deserve it. Pamper yourself. Offering guests the largest variety of facial, body, hand and foot treatments as well as waxing, massage, spa packages, hair design and color. We offer full bridal services as well as micro-current non-surgical face lifting and eyelash extensions. For more information, visit the Paradise Beauty Salon website.

Learn to Surf
Learn how to surf or kitesurf. Wailua Beach and Fuji Beach are popular surfing and kitesurfing locations. Click here for more information on learning to surf on Kauai.

Snorkel or Scuba Dive
Rent some snorkel gear and experience Kauai's underwater world at Lydgate Beach, the East side's most popular, protected snorkeling area. Lydgate Park and Beach is located on the airport side of the Wailua River. Snorkel and scuba equipment may be rented from Seasport Diver's located at the corner of Niulani Street and the main highway, less than a block away from Niulani Kai.

Kapaa Shopping
Visit any of the following shopping areas as well as Kapaa town where you will find many specialty shops.

Kauai Village Shopping Center
Safeway, Long's Drugs, ABC Stores, Jamba, Starbuck's, Papaya's Health Food Store, Panda Express, Cold Stone, Super Cuts and more...

Coconut Market Place
Clothing, gifts, jewelry, music and more...

Waipouli Town Center
Blockbuster, Foodland, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Coffee & Tea Leaf and more...

Kapaa Town
Kela's Glass, Jim Saylor Jewelers, Green Ti Boutique, A. Ell Atelier and more...

Kauai Products Fair
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the North end of Kapaa Town across from Otsuka's Furniture, the Kauai Products Fair is alive with visitors and locals alike. Choose from dozens of vendor booths offering island wear, sarongs, gifts, jewelry, art, food items and more...

Public Pool & Public Library
The Kapaa Public Pool and Library and located a short walk along the Kapaa Walk/Bike path just beyond Kapaa town.

Take a Best of Kauai Tour
Scenic tours of the Garden Island with our friendly, knowledgable tour guides. See the Best of Kauai with us!

Attend a Kauai Yoga Class
Stretch, relax and get in touch with "you" at one of many Yoga classes offered in Waimea, Kilauea and Koloa. Click here for an island-wide class schedule.