Press Room
Honoring the Mu‘umu‘u in January
January is Hawaii’s official Mu‘umu‘u month (pronounced moo-oo, moo-oo), honoring, preserving and celebrating the mu‘umu‘u, the iconic dress that marks Hawai’i’s unique fashion history. A lot of Hawaii’s female residents have at least one mu‘umu‘u in their closets. Many have a variety of styles. The garment was originally designed to provide a loose and comfortable […]
Endangered Species Sightings On the East Side
Our visitors may encounter several endangered species while enjoying beaches and parks on the Royal Coconut Coast. Taking pictures is no problem. Getting too close is. Approaching an endangered animal threatens them and can alter the animal’s behavior. The standard rule is to stay at least 10 feet away whether they’re resting on the beach […]
New One-Stop Website for Transportation Options on Kauai
For more information: COUNTY OF KAUA‘I OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NALANI BRUN, DIRECTOR (808) 241-4946 LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development announced the launch of a new website aimed at informing both visitors and residents of the various transportation options available on Kaua‘i. The new website, GetAroundKauai.com, was created in response […]
Old Kapaa Town Goes Artistic
Old Kapaa Town is about to be decorated with a series of murals depicting Hawaiian flowers which are also the street names for many side streets through this part of Kauai. Thanks to the Old Kapaa Town Business Hui, a Rise to Work Grant, involvement of muralist Caleb Aero, and inspiration by Ken Kubota of […]
Wailua Golf Course Among Top 30 in America
Golf Magazine recently named Kauai’s Wailua Golf Course as one of the 30 best municipal golf courses in the U.S. and the only golf course in Hawaii to make this list. The ranking puts Wailua in the top 1% of the nation’s 2,900 municipal golf courses. Designed by Toyo Shirai, the course started with nine […]
New Section of Bike Path Under Construction
From The Garden Island Newspaper, by Dennis Fujimoto WAIPOULI — The county Department of Public Works and Cushnie Construction Co. announced the start of construction on the next phase of the Eastside coastal multi use path. “We could possibly start work as early as next week,” said Jeff Griffin of Cushnie Construction of the project […]
Best Sunrise Places on the East Side
Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast is known for having the best sunrises on the island especially during the winter months. With the sun rising south east of the Hawaiian islands, there are several outstanding locations on the east side to view the spectacle of light and sky that occurs in the early morning hours. On a […]
Itinerary Day Planner Launched — Innovative Site to Plan out Vacation Days
New and innovative travel itinerary day-planner, unique among Hawaii’s destinations, was launched on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast recently. It provides a seamless way to map out each day’s activities, eating, shopping, and where to stay. Kapa‘a, HI –Kaua‘i’s Royal Coconut Coast Association recently unveiled an interactive itinerary day planner, unique among Hawaii’s destinations, where travelers […]
Restaurants, Fitness Centers Allowed to Re-open June 1st.
As Kauai enters phase two of COVID-19 restrictions on June 1st, the County’s Emergency Rules, governing public spaces and businesses are allowing restaurants and other activities to re-open under strict guidelines, through Emergency Rule #11. Previously, Emergency Rule #10, as part of phase 1, provided for the opening of public and private pools, places of […]
