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城市概覽

The major regions of Kauaʻi can be defined by their location on the island relative to the prevailing trade winds. The north and east sides of the island are on the "windward" side of the island, where the winds blow onto the shore. These parts of the island tend to get the most rain, and as a result, are the greenest and most tropical parts of the island. The south and west sides of the island are on the "leeward" side of the island, which receive less rain since most clouds have already dropped their rain on the windward side of the island. The word "city" might be an exaggeration for an island of almost 70,000 people, but here's some information on the towns of Kauaʻi.

Windward side (north and east) Lihuʻe, on the island's southeast side, is the civic and commercial center of the island, host to the island's main airport, county offices, and largest shopping mall (Kukui Grove Center). The Kauaʻi Museum, in the old part of Lihuʻe, is the island's best museum on the history, geography, and people of Kauaʻi. Kapaʻa, on the east side, about a 20-minute drive north of Lihuʻe, is the largest population center on the island. It anchors what is known as the Coconut Coast, which hosts many inexpensive to moderately priced resorts and much commercial activity with many strip malls along the highway. The corridor between Lihuʻe and Kapaʻa is the island's most congested.

Anahola Beach is on the east shore of Kauai and is dominated by Kalalea mountain. Ironwoods, coco palms and broadleaf trees shade widely spaced beach cottages. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard and is a good destination for families. Kilauea is a small village that most people pass on the way to the Kilauea Lighthouse. The Kong Lung Center offers a few unique stores and restaurants. There is also a large fruit stand, Banana Joe's, north of Kilauea on the mountain side of the highway. Princeville is a master-planned resort community on the north shore, consisting of homes, condo developments, the S

如何抵達

By plane 1 Lihue Airport (LIH IATA). The main aviation gateway for the island of Kauai. A small terminal served with inter-island flights by Hawaiian and Southwest. Alaska, American, Air Canada, Delta, Southwest, United and Westjet offer non-stop service from the West Coast of the US and Canada. Tip when flying into Lihue: for the best incoming view, select a window seat on the left side of the aircraft. More often than not you'll be landing to the north thanks to the trade winds. From that angle you will see a dramatic cliff view off the left side on the final approach. (updated Sep 2022)

By boat There is now also a deep water port at Nawiliwili for cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise Lines offers cruises year-round between the islands that start and end in Honolulu. Princess Cruises also offers occasional cruises from Long Beach.

當地交通

By car Despite the island's relatively small size and the fact that most traffic and sites to visit are concentrated along one main highway, motorized private vehicles are the most common form of transportation on Kauai. If you don't mind traffic (especially in Lihue, Wailua and Kapa'a) and driving yourself, rental cars are a convenient way to visit the island. Most major rental car companies have offices at the Lihue airport or nearby by shuttle bus. Car rentals are available in a large variety of makes and models and provide travelers flexibility and freedom to explore the island and crowd the roads. While there are numerous rental car locations right outside of the Lihue airport, some hotels also offer onsite car rental services which can be used as needed. Most rental car companies have restricted areas, notably Polihale beach. Check before you go, or take the risk of paying yourself out of trouble if your rental car breaks down or gets stuck. The red dirt that Kauai is so famous for is also highly concentrated around this area and adventurous travelers could track this stain-able substance into their rental cars. Many tour companies offer alternatives to rental cars with hotel pick-up in more adequate vehicles such as mini-vans, four-wheel drive vehicles or even tour buses to access more remote parts of the island.

By bus The Kauaʻi bus is perhaps the only other way to get around, but will not go to some rural attractions, such as Kokeʻe. Still, if you are on a budget, this bus will get you around and between the major population centers, such as Lihuʻe and Kapaʻa, and the major resort/beach areas. The bus does not stop at "Donkey Beach," although the bike path (see below) does go there.

By taxi Pono Taxi and Taxi Hanalei are one of the few authorized airport taxi companies that are allowed to do pre-arranged pickups at Lihue Airport and take you to any destination on the island. They also offer personalized Kauai tours in one of the most comfort

必看景點

1 Lydgate State Park. On route 56, north of the airport. There's a park with a play area for kids with the usual swings, slides etc. There's an excellent swimming area for kids. The swimming area is separated by big rocks from the ocean, which helps break up the strong current. 2 Old Koloa town. On route 520 on the way to Poipu. The small, rustic town has a grocery store, ice cream parlor, and some souvenir shops. There's also a small museum about the lives of the Japanese immigrants who worked on Kauai's sugar plantations. In the field across from the grocery store there's a monument to them as well. 3 Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. Offers stunning scenery and a great place to photograph native birds and animals. 4 Wailua Falls. This elegant and pristine waterfall looks like a double waterfall from the viewing area but is actually a triple waterfall, once the site of thrilling cliff diving. It's a short drive from Lihue on a dead end road. 5 Opaekaa Falls. 1.3 miles from the start of Route 580. There is a vista point on Route 580 to see the falls with plenty of parking for cars. People usually spend about ten minutes here, as there is nothing to do except to walk over to the waterfall and peek through the vegetation for a moment. Right across from the road is another view point for the Wailua River. Get a receipt, because you can use that to avoid paying again if you visit any other other Wailua River State Park locations later that day. $10 per vehicle plus $5 per occupant (e.g., $20 per couple, $30 for a family of four). 6 Hanalei Valley and Bay. Has two separate scenic overlooks. The valley overlook showcases taro fields in various stages of production. The bay overlook features the scenic bay framed by the northern edge of the Napali Coast mountains known in movies as Bali Hai. Both overlooks are between Princeville and the one-lane Hanalei Bridge. 7 Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (Kilauea Point Lighthouse), Kilauea Road off Kuhio Highway (rou

體驗活動

People come to Kauai primarily for one thing: the beaches with their great snorkeling, surfing, swimming, and sunning. But Kauai also boasts more navigable