This place is the BEST. The unit is bike path adjacent and has easy access to multiple beaches. The unit itself is beautifully decorated with a personal touch, but welcoming to anyone (a hard line to walk without using the cliche decor). It was perfect for us and our kiddo.
The view is incomparable.
Kapa’a is where more than half of the island locals live so it has a super down to earth vibe without the tourist pretense we found farther south. Having said that… be ready for traffic…40,000 of the 78,000 island locals live here, and they don’t all work here lol! So the road to Lihue can get congested. There are some shortcuts so check traffic when you venture out. Also this is a middle unit so we did get some noise from above and below and our across the hall neighbors especially. But nothing terrible and totally manageable, just be aware of your impact on the complex and prep for a chill quiet place to return to tan and happy at the end of the day!
Local tips…
Go to Lydgate farm and take the tour it’s worth every penny.
Walk over to Java Kai for an awesome coffee, smoothie or cold pressed juice from their next door neighbor Kauai Juice Co.
Get pizza from the food track down the way and shave ice from the Hee Fat market (best on the island IMO)
The beach right in front of the condo (Kapa’a Beach) is not recommended for swimming due to the riptides but occasionally you’ll see locals (or tourists that may not know) in it. The one just a few minutes walk south, Fuji Beach is great for tiny kids and is always empty except for local kiddos. A short bike path ride away (or 5 min drive) is Lydgate Beach Park where there’s a “pond” for kids to snorkel super safely and we saw tons of fish there.
The complex has a nice pool and hot tub which was nice for unwinding at night.
We also stayed in Princeville and Koloa, but plan to skip everything else and just stay here next time we come to the island. Kapa’a is walkable and fun and central and this rental is perfect.
Stephanie and Steven were also the sweetest and super communicative. Can’t say enough about it!
Aloha guys!