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Operating Status Royal Coconut Coast Businesses
Between Wailua and Kapa‘a, on the Royal Coconut Coast, AKA Kauaiʻs East Side, a lot of the businesses have resumed operation quickly following Hurricane Lowell. In fact, many of the stores and eateries in Old Kapa‘a Town were able start up their operation shortly after the storm. Below are those who have provided their operational […]
Open Status for Royal Coconut Coast Accommodations
Kapaa, Kauai, HI, September 19, 2026. Almost all of the resorts on the Royal Coconut Coast are open now, following Hurricane Lowell with a couple exceptions. That information will be posted when it is available. In general, most weathered the storm well plus many of the surrounding shops, stores restaurants and activities are also open […]
Hop On Hop Off Kaua‘i Shuttle Extends East to Kapa‘a
Kapa‘a, Kauai, HI, July, 26th — The Hop On Hop Off shuttle is now actively transporting visitors year-round between Nawiliwili Harbor and Kapa“a, allowing shoppers to visit local area businesses when certain cruise ships are in harbor. The Kauai Business Association is working with the shuttle staff to arrange for more stops in the Old […]
Canine Units Work to Save Kaua‘iʻs Coconut Palms
Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms By Xiomara Yamileth February 19, 2026 · 10:35 AM PST * Updated February 19, 2026 · 1:41 PM On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Princeville received an up-close, in-person introduction to the newly certified K9 team, which is ready to detect CRB. […]
New State Park Fees at Wailua River
AI Overview From USA Today. In a recent announcement, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said it will implement “parking management and fee systems” at four popular state parks − Wailuku River State Park and Kekaha Kai State Park on Hawaii Island; Wailua River State Park on Kauai; and Puu Ualakaa State Wayside […]
Why Kauai Is the Best Island — from a Travel.com article
From https://www.thetravel.com/why-kauai-is-the-best-hawaiian-island/ by Stacy Sloughfy, July 25, 2025 I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic when it came to Kauai. I got married in Maui, Hawaii, over 20 years ago, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of going back. I never understood why people would ask, “What other islands have you been to?” My response was […]
Blue Dolphin Charters Celebrates 30 Years
From Kauai News Now, https://kauainownews.com/2025/07/02/blue-dolphin-charters-celebrates-30-years-of-ocean-adventures/ Blue Dolphin Charters was founded July 3, 1995, by longtime waterman Terry Donnelly. It has since grown during the past three decades from a single-boat operation into an award-winning leader in marine tourism, offering journeys along the Garden Isle’s world-famous Nā Pali Coast and “The Forbidden Island” of Niʻihau. “When […]
Kauai County Adds New Tap and Ride Feature for the Kaua‘i Bus
From Kauai News Now, kauainownews.com, Photo from The Garden Island Newspaper, thegardenisland.com Garden Isle residents and visitors alike now have a simpler, more flexible and cost-effective way to travel around the island. The Kaua‘i Bus has a new account-based ticketing system powered by Masabi’s Justride open platform. It builds on the successful mobile ticketing launch […]
Holo Holo Charters Nominated for Top Ten in the U.S.
For more information, contact Cindy Kauanui, Holo Holo Charters, 808.335.0815 Holo Holo Charters has been nominated for Best Boat Tour Company in the entire U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! 🛥️✨ This is huge for us — and honestly, it feels amazing just to be recognized alongside 20 other top companies across the country. But I’m gonna be […]
