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So pleased that you enjoyed your stay. The historic town of Kapa’a has several shops, boutiques, art galleries, food trucks and restaurants. In the past Kapa’a was home to sugar cane and pineapple fields. A pineapple cannery was located where Pono Kai Resort now stands. We look forward to the possibility of your return.

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The sunrises are amazing! Whether you are sipping a morning coffee on the lanai, walking on the nearby oceanfront path or capturing the view with a camera, the sight is memorable and each day’s scene is unique. We look forward to your return again in the future.

If you take a walk alongside the ocean and visit the stores in downtown Kapa’a, you may notice the Purple Kaua’i Made Logo on various food, fashion, art, jewelry, home goods or specialty items. Kaua’i Made is the official program that identifies and promotes products made on Kaua’i’, by Kaua’i’s people and authentic to the island. For 20 years the program has helped focus on local markets, artisans and entrepreneurs while giving residents and visitors an easy way to recognize products that are truly homegrown. Choosing Kaua’i Made means supporting local families, strengthening small businesses and investing in the unique character that makes Kaua’i what it is.

Thank you for your review. The never-the-same sunrises are truly spectacular and a photographer dream come true. The condo’s eastside location gives easy access to various sites/activities, both north and south, as well as the coastal bike/walking path (Ke Ala Hele Makalae) directly in front of the unit. So glad that you enjoyed your stay.

If you go to the sunset side of the island on the west side, you can sail along the secluded coast of Ni’ihau on a charter boat tour. It is seventeen miles off the west coast of Kaua’i and is the smallest of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands. Ni'ihau, known as Hawaii's "Forbidden Isle," is famous for its restricted access, traditional Hawaiian lifestyle, and the famous intricate shell leis. It has a small population of native Hawaiians who speak a unique dialect and maintain a strong cultural identity, largely preserved by the Robinson family since 1864. Once anchored you can snorkel, scuba dive and view colorful schools of fish, dolphins and Hawaiian monk seals.

Visitors are learning that one of the best ways to experience the real Kaua’i and the aloha spirit is to get involved with a Voluntourism program. Through working with local residents on cultural and environmental projects, guests can participate in many rewarding experiences. The Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Enrich Program is at the forefront of the voluntourism movement. Some of the participating programs are Kaua’i Humane Society, National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Surfrider Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. Additional opportunities include the Mālama Kaua’i Community Farm, the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.

During this time of the year, late December through mid-April, there is a good opportunity to view humpback whales from the island. Every year they swim 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in Alaska to mate and calve in Hawai’i’s clear, warm waters. Some excellent shoreline viewing sites include Po’ipu Beach on the South Shore, Kilauea Point Lighthouse on the North Shore, and from Kapa’a Overlook, located between Kapa’a Town and Kealia Beach on the east side.

Another great beachfront location on Kaua’i’s West Shore, at the west end of Hanapēpē, is Salt Pond Beach Park. It offers a perfect blend of serenity, natural beauty and activities. It gets it name from the natural salt ponds nearby, where Native Hawaiians have harvested salt for centuries. This salt was traditionally used for cooking and medicinal purposes, making the area an essential part of local Hawaiian culture. The park is well-equipped for a relaxing day by the ocean, featuring picnic tables, pavilions, and grassy areas shaded by palm trees.

Old Kapa’a Town is a mixture of historic culture and modern style. Kapa’a was a fishing village before the sugar boom in the mid 1800's. The first sugar plantation near Kapa'a was opened in 1877. It is now a thriving community of restaurants, shops, services, and small business owners who work together to spread aloha and share ideas that nurture the island. Whether you're looking for a cup of coffee, shave ice, a delicious meal, locally crafted clothes, or gifts to bring back home, Old Kapa'a Town is a family-friendly community with something for everyone.

When you visit Kaua’i you readily become aware of the “chicken friends” — or “moa” in Hawaiian. Why are there so many feral chickens on Kaua’i? Well as local lore goes, the hurricanes of 1982 (Iwa) and 1992 (Iniki) destroyed domestic coops, releasing the chickens into the jungles. These domesticated birds then mated with the wild red junglefowl (brought to the islands by the Polynesian) resulting in the feral chickens that are seen today. Another theory says that Kaua’i was the only one of the Hawaiian Islands not to release an army of mongoose into the wild in 1883 to control rats in the sugarcane fields. The Indian mongoose also fed on chicken eggs, which naturally meant fewer chickens. Since Kaua’i did not participate in this mongoose project, to this day roosters and hens enjoy life on island with few predators.

We look forward to our returning guests who come back to gather more wonderful memories on the Garden Island. If you don’t mind getting wet or soaring through the sky, visit Kaua’i Backcountry Adventures located just outside Līhu’e in the village of Hanamā’ulu. There you can take full advantage of a former magnificent sugar plantation parcel of land with zipline rides and ditched tubing. You can soar through the trees attached to a zipline or float in an inner tube down a 133-year-old irrigation ditch, navigating tunnels and flumes.

Glad that you enjoyed Pono Kai C102. The resort’s location is perfect for a variety of activities. Many of our guests are golf enthusiasts. The 18 hole putting green at the resort entertains both children and adults alike. There are several golf courses on Kauai. Wailua Golf Course is the closest to Pono Kai. It is the site of three USGA National Amateur Public Links Championships. It runs along the ocean next to the historic coconut palm groves. There also are mini golf courses on island. One is set in a lush Hawaiian botanical garden including water shots, pipe hazards and more.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is very much appreciated. So glad that you enjoyed the view of the ocean. For health and sanitary reasons food items and consumable products that may have been used by other guests are not stocked in the condo. I am sorry if this was an inconvenience. The resort staff do take very good care of the tropical grounds and amenities. Hope that you have happy memories from your time on Kaua’i.

Another fun activity is visiting the Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) at Po’ipū Beach. They can be seen basking on the sand, especially in the late afternoon and around sunset. The turtles come ashore to rest, bask in the sun and digest food. They typically leave the beach to return to the water around sunrise. The turtles are a protected species and should be admired from a distance. The areas where the turtles are resting often are marked off as a protection. Also, Po’ipū Beach is a popular destination for families due to its shallow, protected swimming areas and nearby amenities.

Located 1.5 miles south of Pono Kai Resort, on Kuhio Hwy, is the newly renovated Coconut Marketplace. This open air market experience has many and various shops and dining options. In this one location you can find local arts and crafts, clothing, souvenirs and a variety of food choices. It also offers free and family-friendly entertainment including hula, live music, a farmer’s market, and special events almost every day of the week. Experience the aloha spirit! Open Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm.

Pono Kai Resort’s location does gives easy access to many of Kaua’i’s memorable sites. If you would like to travel a scenic byway just head south on Kūhiō Highway, which becomes Kaumuali’i Highway, and make a left on Maluhia Road. Holo Holo Kōloa Scenic Byway, on Kaua’i, is part of the National Scenic Byways Program. These 19-plus miles travel the coastline of world-class Kōloa Plain and connect many of the island’s most culturally significant places and landmarks, including Maluhia Road, and its beautiful eucalyptus tree tunnel, the Kōloa Sugar Monument and Old Kōloa Town, Prince Kūhiō Park, National Tropical Gardens, Keoneloa Bay, Hā’upu Mountain, as well as various temples and other historic sites.

At Pono Kai Resort incorporated in the beautiful well kept tropical landscape are many outdoor features including several barbecue areas, hammocks and fire pits. Lawn games include pickleball, croquet, shuffle board, putting greens, cornhole, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, bocce ball and a giant chess set. In the covered recreation area by the swimming pool there is a giant connect 4, giant jenga and ping pong. Yoga mats and aqua dumbbells and cuffs for aquatic training can be checked out at the pool office. Weekly resort activities include lei making and hula, ornament making, ukulele lessons, koi feeding sessions and chair massage at the pool. The concierge desk rents out snorkeling gear and boogie boards. There is something for everyone!

After a day on the beach with the rolling surf, you may want to enjoy an evening of live music. There are several opportunities on the eastside Royal Coconut Coast. LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB Monday through Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. during Happy Hour and 6 to 9 p.m. during dinner hour. BULL SHED Nightly live music from 7 to 9 p.m. PANIOLO SANTA MARIA Live music on the outside lanai on Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. HUKILAU LANAI Live music Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 in Wally’s Lobby Bar OASIS ON THE BEACH Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. during Happy Hour

Mahalo for your review. In addition to the shops and restaurants in Kapa’a Town, there is the nearby and newly renovated Coconut Marketplace in Kapa’a. It is an open-air shopping village with an eclectic mix of stores and casual dining choices. There is something for everyone. Also, every Tuesday and Thursday, it is home to a Farmer’s Market in the parking lot from 9am to 1pm. On Wednesdays at 5pm and 1pm on Saturdays visitors can enjoy a free Hula Show. On Fridays at 5pm you can be entertained with free beautiful and relaxing music by Larry Rivera. Listings for additional activities and entertainment can be found on the Coconut Marketplace calendar.

If your perfect stay includes snorkeling, then Kauai is a great place for you. The Keiki Pond at Lydgate Park on the east side and Po’ipu Beach Park on the south side are great for beginners. The pond at Lydgate Park is protected year round from the surf by a man-made rock wall. The pond gets as deep as 10 feet in places and there are numerous fish swimming near the outer rocks. Po’ipu Beach Park is great as long as there is not a large south swell. This snorkeling area is small, as most of the area has a sand bottom. You may even spot a Hawaiian monk seal lying on the beach. If you are a strong swimmer and advanced snorkeler then you may enjoy Nualolo Kai on the NaPali Coast, Ke’e Beach at the end of the road on the North Shore or Tunnels Beach, Hideaway Beach, Koloa Landing or Lawai Beach.

If you enjoy walking or hiking, Kaua’i provides many opportunities. You can even get an idea of trail conditions before arriving on island from the website, State of Hawai’i Na Ala Hele, developed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. It includes about 35 Kaua’i trails.

Since the condo is oceanfront, the majority of the resort’s activities are behind the unit, allowing for an optimal location for remote working. There is secure WiFi in the unit and several outlet extensions with multi plugs, USB ports and USB-C ports. On occasion, the unit has been rented by guests specifically looking for a relaxing place to work remotely and then experience sightseeing activities during non-working hours. There also is WiFi in the pool area and lobby of the resort.

Pono Kai Resort, centrally located on the east side, does give good access to the beautiful sites on the north and south shores of the island. If you would like to drive a self-guided tour to see the sites, Shaka Guide provides four tours for Kaua’i: North Shore Kaua’i, Waimea and Na Pali, Wailua Valley and Waterfalls, and Po’ipu and Koloa. Once the app (Shaka Guide: GPS Driving Tours) is downloaded to your device and the trip is selected, GPS is used to play automatically as you drive. While touring, the guide provides turn-by-turn directions, stories and music along the way. You can pick the stops you like and skip the ones you don’t. Not only will you experience the beautiful sites but you also will hear their history and legends. (Tours can be downloaded prior to arrival on island.)

There are many and fun things to do and see on Kauai. Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Stand-up paddling is a popular sport. Paddlers stand on a large longboard and use a canoe paddle to propel through the water. With lightweight paddles and extra-wide, aerodynamic surfboards, and a bit of good balance, you can cruise around looking for reefs and fish, ride the waves or take a slow trip up a river.