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Kauai North Shore: Known for it's lush, exotic beauty, the North end of Kauai may be the most beautiful place in all of the Hawaiian Islands. While this end of the island tends to experience a little more rain, it offers amazing sightseeing. The North shore is also home to Princeville, which is Kauai 's largest development at 11,000 acres of homes, resorts and golf courses. North Shore Attractions: Kilauea Lighthouse and Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Kilauea Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, HI (808)828-1413 Open daily 10 – 4 Built in 1913, the lighthouse is now a National Historic Landmark. While no longer used for sea-going traffic management, it is still home to the largest clamshell lens of any lighthouse in the world. It is set amid the Kilauea Wildlife Refuge, which is home to a large variety of seabirds, some of which are endangered. Princeville This area was developed in 1853 as a coffee plantation. The coffee plantation has now been replaced by an 11,000 acre developed featuring some of Kauai 's finest resorts and golfing. There are 3 beaches below Princeville with a wide reef which creates pockets which are good for snorkeling when the surf allows. Na Pali Coast and State Park Na Pali means “the cliffs”. This area features Kaua'i's ultimate hiking adventures. The Kalalau Trail runs along the Oceanside cliffs, well worth the hike to view. A white sand beach at the head of Hanakapia'I Valley is a fine stopping point for day hikers. Ke'e Beach State Park Western end of Highway 56, Ha'ena, HI You can view the breath taking Na Pali from this ideal beach. Here you will also find the start of the 11-mile Kalalau Trail. This trail is not for the timid or the beginner. Another path leads from the beach to an open, grassy meadow with a stone altar called Lohi'au's Hula Platform. Is said that Laka, goddess of the hula, did most of her dancing on this spot. Today's hula practitioners sometimes leave offerings for her here. Back to top Kauai East Shore: The East Shore of Kauai north of Lihue is known as the “Coconut Coast”. The side of the island is best known for it's plentiful sandy beaches, condominiums and is the home of Kauai's major shopping areas. East Shore Attractions: Old Kapa'a Town Originally a 19 th century plantation town, Kapaa is now Kauai 's major hub for business and shopping. The streets are filled with an amazing variety of shops ranging from high end to those with unique “character”. Smith's Tropical Paradise 174 Wailua Road, Kapaa , HI (808)821-6895 Open daily from 8:30 – 4 Smith's Tropical Paradise is a magical 30 acres full of manicured orchards, themed settings, exotic plants, tropical birds and tranquil lagoons. A popular sight for weddings. A lu'au banquet and live Hawaiian show held on a water-born stage is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5 to 9. Fern Grotto Starting point is the Wailua Marina just off the Kuhio Highway. You take a flat bottom boat up the Wailua River accompanied by the Smith Family's talented band of singers and dancers. The Fern Grotto is a natural amphitheater fringed with hanging ferns and lush plant life. This site was made famous by the Elvis Presley movie, “Blue Hawaii”.

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