Road Closed for Rock removal Kahekili Hwy

County of Maui message that Kahekili Hwy at mile marker 15 Waihale or Hoopii Gulch is closed from 8 til 2 today.

This is the Highway (no way it%26#39;s a highway) that goes past Honolua Bay along the cliffs and ends up in Happy Valled/Wailuku.

So you can not drive around the island on the single lane cliffside road that goes from West Maui to Waihee.

Not sure how far you can drive on the road because I can not see where mile marker 15 is.

Hopefully someone else will post a verbal description or call the County of Maui for a more detail 270-7711

Sunken Island Kyak Trip

I am planning to possibly do a kyak trip to sunken island with four people...has anyone done this? Where should we rent a kyak? where do we launch? Any good websites? Suggestions on what to bring? ANy help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Sunken Island Kyak Trip

Like you, we want to do a kayak trip to the Sunken Island, but there is evidently not much interest in this forum about that activity. From my own research, and perhaps you already know some of this, you evidently rent a kayak at Twogoods Kayak and they give you a rack to put on your rental car to transport the kayak to the launch area. Again, from what I%26#39;ve read, you launch at a small beach adjacent to the Heeia Pier.

You also need to read the tide tables to make sure that you will be at the Sunken Island at or near low tide so that the island will ';appear';.

This is all that I know to this point. If you come across any more good info, please let me know.

Sunken Island Kyak Trip

If you are inexperienced kayakers, I would really think twice about doing this (I%26#39;m a kayak instructor). There are so many dangers involved when you know nothing about the area, the currents, the tides, sand bars, other boat traffic and the like, it%26#39;s so easy for something fun to turn into something tragic.

Aside from that, if you are not proficient in loading/strapping kayaks on to cars using foam cradles, especially rental cars, you should give this some major thought. One slip and you could be shelling out some big bucks to a rental car company.

If this is something you really want to do, go with a tour, don%26#39;t try to do it by yourself. It costs more, but it will be worth it.

If you are experienced kayakers, I%26#39;d still think twice, simply because of the issues surrounding transporting kayaks, if nothing else.

I rented a double kayak from Go Bananas on Kapahulu in downtown Honolulu close to Waikiki. Really nice, helpful people with excellent equipment. We launched from Heiwa Pier. Paddled through a half dozen showers. Had a great time.

If you have never been in a kayak or carried one on a car, this is little too ambitious for a first time event. Recommend you take a guided tour in that case. Will still be great fun. Alternatively Captain Bob takes a snorkle tour out to the sunken island.

www.gobananaskayaks.com

799 Kapahulu Ave # 1, Honolulu, HI - (808) 737-9514

We are planning to take the guided tour in Kailua Bay earlier in the week. Twogoods Kayak rental had no particular warnings about the Sunken Island trip except to check the tide tables to make sure it is visible. It seems quite interesting to be able to stand on a sandbar with water surrounding. No one gives guided kayak tours to the Sunken Island.

For the person who took the trip: What was your itinerary for the day? In other words, when did you get there and what did you do on the island? How long does it take to paddle out? Any other tips?

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How many days should we plan?

We are going to Oahu first and then flying over to Kauai. Our flight back is direct from Lihue. How many days should we stay in Kauai versus Oahu. We are planning to stay in Kapaa, kayak down the Wailua River, check out the Waimea Canyon and a luau one night. We will have a rental car the entire time as well.

Any other things we should definitely do? We live in South Florida, so we want to do activities we can%26#39;t normally do here.

Thanks for the help in advance.

How many days should we plan?

How many days total do you have? Most people spend a few days on Oahu and then a week to 10 days on Kauai.

Lots of other things to do on Kauai. Helicopter ride, zipline, surfing, snorkeling, hiking, Napali Boat Tour. I could go on and on. Buy a guidebook and based on how may days you%26#39;ll be there will dictate what you do. If you are coming this summer you might want to think about staying on the beautiful North Shore, but Kapaa is central to the island so you can get to all areas easily from this city.

How many days should we plan?

On Oahu I%26#39;d take a day for Pearl Harbor/shopping, another for a drive along the North Shore and perhaps do the Polynesian Cultural center if you like that sort of thing. Other than that, Oahu is not a place I enjoy so head elsewhere. There is nightlife in Waikiki and virtually none on Kauai so if that%26#39;s an issue you might adjust accordingly.

Sorry I forgot to mention 7 days total. Most likely Tuesday afternoon until Friday night will be in Kauai. The rest in Oahu. I am afraid of heights so a helicopter is a no. Zipline is a maybe depending on cost. We will be snorkeling and are bringing our own masks with us. We are trying to do the best things that budget friendly.

Any waterfalls?

7 nights? I would skip Oahu or just one day to see Pearl Harbor.

There are lots of things to do on Kauai that don%26#39;t cost a lot of money. Hiking, snorkeling etc.

Look over some of these websites:

http://www.kauaidiscovery.com/

resource4hawaii.com/kauai/travel-kauai.htm

http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/kauai.html

You%26#39;re coming all the way from Florida for only 7 days? Normally I%26#39;d say just ONE island for a trip of only 7 days. So much time is wasted travelling between islands and getting settled in again. But I see you%26#39;re locked into your flights home out of Kauai.

You need to decide what you must see and do on each island and go from there. You%26#39;re on the Kauai board so there%26#39;s a bias here towards Kauai of course. Others could make a case for spending more time on Oahu than Kauai and there IS so much more of Oahu than Waikiki.

Two nights: First night, take a full-day Gray Line tour or similar the next day to see the main Oahu sights, then fly out the next morning to Kauai.

I agree with the others, maybe two days on Oahu to see the main sites and then over to paradise!

As I noted before, I live in South Florida. I get bored easily and have to stay busy. Relaxation for me is not sitting on a beach, which I can do here. I have been snorkeling all over the place, so we will probably only do this for a few hours one day. Where would be the best place?

I am landing Tuesday morning, renting a car and heading straight to the Canyon, maybe some hiking, checking into a hotel and then going to a local restaurant or luau. This still leaves all of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I fly back at 10:45 pm.

We will be kayaking down the river one morning and doing a zipline another day. Also playing golf if we can find a course. This still leaves over a day left.

It is best to do the canyon early in the morning.

For a luau I recommend Smith%26#39;s. Kayaking is a fun idea. Wailua River or Hanalei River are two choices.

I saved a trip review from a lady who came over in August. I thought some of the things she did were interesting and informative. Here%26#39;s the link. It has restaurant suggestions, waterfalls she saw, trips she did like the Lighthouse etc.

tripadvisor.com/GoListDetail-i18098-You_Go_G鈥?/a>

That last day you could drive to the North Shore, check out the Lighthouse, drive onto Hanalei Town for surf lessons and lunch and experience the beauty. Stop at some road side stands. Visit the candle factory for gifts etc.

Even though you live in Florida I think you%26#39;re going to find the beaches on Kauai are completely different than what you%26#39;re used to.

In other words, I wouldn%26#39;t discount some visits to some of the more hidden beaches with some of the most beautiful backdrop scenery in the world. Picture hiking a quick trail through lush jungle-like vegetation to get to a beach with beautiful backdrops of mountains, waterfalls. On Kauai, the beach isn%26#39;t about just sitting on the beach. Try checking out places like Secret Beach (hikes to waterfalls on the beach), Hideaways, Lumahai, Tunnels. I think you would realize these beaches ARE places the likes of which you don%26#39;t have in Florida and can%26#39;t do there.

A day with nothing planned? I%26#39;d leave it that way. Decide once you get there.

Do I Need to Rent a Car?

We will be in Waikiki for 4 nights before our cruise in December. One of the days includes a sightseeing tour to Pearl Harbor. We have 3 other days. Should I rent a car to do some sightseeing or should I plan to do some organized tours? We are staying at a place called the Waikiki Resort Hotel. We have a group of six, which includes 2 adults, 2 seniors and 2 kids (aged 9 and 10). I don%26#39;t want to waste money but I also don%26#39;t want to waste precious vacation time.

Do I Need to Rent a Car?

I would rent a car at least one day. The cost should be less than it would be for six people touring, besides giving you flexibilty. I think you can get a minivan at most of the rental places,giving you enough room for everyone.

Do the circle island drive, stopping at whatever interests you, get lunch from one of the North Shore shrimp trucks, watch the surfers (huge waves on the North Shore in December), enjoy any of the many beaches.

Just remember not to leave anything of value in the car since theft is a big problem. Putting it in the trunk isn%26#39;t the solution either, just slows them down a couple minutes! We learned the hard way on our first trip eighteen years ago, haven%26#39;t had a problem since then.

Do I Need to Rent a Car?

Here%26#39;s another vote for renting a mini-van for at least one day on Oahu. Once you leave Honolulu and environs you%26#39;ll get to see the rest this beautiful tropical island.

You might consider renting a mini-van on one or more of the other islands the ship touches. It would be considerably less expensive than paying six fees for each of the ship%26#39;s tours. You can choose what YOU want to see and do, and do it at your own pace.

Have you read up on the islands you%26#39;ll visit? ';Hawaii for Dummies'; is a good resource. (Part of the ';Dummies'; series on many topics.)

dianemom2,

I second the idea of renting a car/van for a least one day. You can make a leisurely day/evening of the whole Island. Much more fun than a organized tour in my opinion.

Depends what you want to see %26amp; do on those 3 days! I do just fine without a car, but I stay only in the Waikiki/Honolulu area, no tours, traveling solo or with just one person, and get around OK on the bus or on foot.

But with a group of six, I think having your own transportation would be better. I%26#39;m not a big fan of group tours (and that could get expensive quick), and things are easiest to arrange on your own on Oahu.

It looks like I will probably rent a mini van for at least one day. Do you know if the hotels in Waikiki have rental cars available there or will I need to go back to the airport area?

Thanks for the recommendation of the Hawaii for Dummies book. I love that series. It simplifies things quite nicely. I used it to help plan our vacation this summer to some of the National Parks in the Western USA.

I have just started to read up about what we want to do on the different islands. We may want to rent cars on some of the islands just because it is so expensive to pay for the ship%26#39;s tours. Plus, we have quite a bit of time in some of the ports. Are there car rental places that are pretty convenient to the ports on most of the islands?

I also think it%26#39;s a great idea to rent a car, especially to make it more convenient if you%26#39;re going to explore the rest of the island. It%26#39;s also a LOT more convenient if you decide to check out some of the GREAT places to eat outside of Waikiki. I%26#39;m not totally sure about your hotel, but most hotels will have a car rental place.

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Kauai 3 days

For the latter part of our honeymoon will be in Kauai for 3 days. What are some must do%26#39;s since we will only be on Kauai for 3 days? We are staying at the Outrigger Waipouli Beach.

Kauai 3 days

Check earlier posts but I would say

1. Helicopter tour

2. Waimea Canyon

3. Day at the North Shore

Kauai 3 days

In three days, you will barely scratch the surface, but I%26#39;d take one day to go to Waimea Canyon and spend some time in Poipu in the afternoon. Definitely one day to check out the north shore beaches. Maybe either a helicopter tour or a Na Pali boat tour on the third day. That would give you a feel for most of the island. Thenhopefully you can come back and spend a couple of weeks one day.

jmarino13,

Only 3 days and on honeymoon?????????

Let%26#39;s see: You are staying in the middle of the Island so to go North Shore or West Shore are somewhat even distance.

Day 1-

Go West To the Canyon early in the morning, but not to early because you want the cloud cover to be clear at the Canyon. Maybe leave by 8am.Then come back south to Poipu and see Spouting Horn and relax on the beach then later go to Smiths Luau for dinner.

Day2-

Go North up Kee Beach and relax on the beach, if you snorkel go to Tunnels Beach. Check out the Caves there at Kee, maybe have lunch in Hanalei then walk Hanalei Bay.On your way back to the condo stop and take a look at the Taro Fields in Princeville and go to the Kilaua Lighthouse(check open hours).Then back to condo to clean up for a nice dinner.

Day 3-

Enjoy the condo and relax....

Congrats and enjoy your honeymoon..

Aloha

Pineapple Hill?

Do any old Maui hands remember a restaurant called Pineapple Hill up in the hills on Maui Pine land? Is the Plantation House Pineapple Hill renamed?

Pineapple Hill?

I remember it but never ate there. Plantation House is a higher end restaurant, beautifull views, great food.

Pineapple Hill?

The old Pineapple Hill restaurant opened in 1964 and was located at the historic plantation home of the late D.T. Fleming who was one of the early pioneers in establishing pineapple, mango, lychee, and other exotic plants on Maui. A mile long lane of Norfolk pines he planted lead to the restaurant.

The specialty of the house was the Shrimp Tahitian, gigantic shrimp baked in their shells with wine, herbs, and cheese. I would kill to find this recipe. Been searching for over 30 years. I enjoyed it many times when my parents and I would take our yearly trip to Maui in the early 70%26#39;s. A bittersweet memory, as now both my parents and Pineapple Hill are gone.

I believe it%26#39;s now called Flemmings. It was located on Simpson Way off Office Rd. in Kapalua. Hope this helps.

Mermaid, does this sound close? Had me curious so I googled it.

SHRIMP TAHITIAN

8 oz. butter

36 prowns (21/25 count per lb.)

2 oz. cubed white onion

8 oz. sherry

2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 c. diced tomatoes

2 tsp. chopped parsley

2 c. Parmesan cheese

8 oz. mushrooms

Saute prawns and white onions over medium heat in butter until half done. Add sherry, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until almost done. Add mushrooms, tomatoes and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of mixture and place in oven to brown.

Pineapple Hill closed in 1996 and I believe burned down since behind the gates the only thing remaining is the slab. My first time dining here was in 1969. I came back to this area 30 years later and still enjoy the great beaches and snorkeling areas. Back in 1969 we were about the only people at most of the beaches, Napili, Kapalua, Slaughter House and Honolua. I remember an old Japanese man had an Orchid house on one of the points which I believe where Napili Kai is today by Merrimans. Their is a grave on the Napili Kai property but I am not sure if it is his site.

All things come back....Pineapple Grill is now located at the Bay Golf Course were Jamisons used to be. Its really completely different but a good restaurant anyway.

Plantation House is going strong at the Plantation golf course club house.

Merriman%26#39;s opened in the old Bay Club. This is a must go restaurant. If nothing else, go for sunset on the deck. Its the best spot on Maui to take in the fiery end of the day and have a nice drink.

Pineapple Hill Restaurant was at the top of pineapple hill in the old plantation house built around 1905. Pineapple Hill Restaurant closed and the Kapalua Resort said they were tearing it down ';because it was in such bad condition';. My question was why was it in such bad condition when the restaurant had been paying rent and maintenance on the building. So it was just a planned deterioration. After Kapalua tore down the house they revealed their plans to build a brand new plush spa on the site.

Pineapple Grill Restaurant is at the bottom of pineapple hill and is very nice but not connected to the old Pineapple Hill Restaurant. Pineapple Grill has been quite a few restaurants including the Grill and Bar (we called it the Gorilla Bar).

Thanks for the update! It%26#39;s too bad they let it fall apart since it was such a great location and had all of the history. They should have made it a museum rather then tear it down. My mother in law lives in Kauai on Puakea Golf course and thay also have an old plantation residence that is also in the same situation and slowly deteriorating. It%26#39;s sad that these old haomes can%26#39;t be saved.

Agreed. Nothing replaces the historic feeling of an old gracious property. Plus the old plantation style homes were designed for this climate. They took advantage of the breezes and created shady porches. Saw them build new buildings in the same area that don%26#39;t take advantage of the breezes and have such shallow eaves the rain will blow directly into the hotel/condos. Wouldn%26#39;t want to pay their maintenance and reconstruction costs. The rows of pine trees were planted as wind breaks to try and protect the top soil. Good old simple ideas that worked for over 100 years, but now they tear them down. Rockerfella%26#39;s Kapalua Bay Hotel built in the 1970%26#39;s has been torn down at the base of the pineapple hill. I stayed in it just weeks before it closed. The brass was polished, the glass was clean and the soaring ceiling lobbies would never be built with todays construction costs.

And now we have the Ritz residences above Kapalua that blocked the view from some of the Kapalua Bay Villas and hover above the large home on the point. I am still looking through all of our old 8 mm films to find some of the old Kapalua pictures.

Thanks for the recipe. Sounds good, but it%26#39;s not the one. The shrimp at Pineapple Hill were huge, and they left the shells on. Maybe like 5-6 per pound. I have several Maui cookbooks and other recipes from it were given but not the shrimp Tahitian. Maybe an old retired chef or waitress will see this and respond some day. Thanks for trying!

Beautiful new Hawaiian stamp

The US Postal Service is issuing a new Hawaii stamp in honor of Hawaii%26#39;s 50th year of statehood. It says the stamp will be out ';this summer';, I hope it comes out before my trip so that I can use this stamp on all my postcards.

My pofile image is the new stamp.

Beautiful new Hawaiian stamp

Here is a better view of the stamp ...

www.kitv.com/news/18001251/detail.html#

Beautiful new Hawaiian stamp

It%26#39;s beautiful! Mahalo for the info and link.

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Are you standing or sitting down??

Thanks for the info!!!

Love it! It%26#39;s perfect. I wonder when to get into the long line at the P.O.

Excellent. I%26#39;ll buy some on-line with the postal service. They may even do pre-sale. Worth a try and no long lines, Sue.

Very cool!!

I checked on the U.S. Postal Service website, and it isn%26#39;t listed yet. Probably because postage is going up (shock!) soon. I%26#39;d recommend checking the 44 cent section of the stamps for sale function. I%26#39;ve purchased stamps through the mail before and it is very easy. I just don%26#39;t use very many stamps anymore.

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