Boogie Boarding on Poipu Beach in Kauai

One of the best ways to have fun at Poipu Beach in Kauai is to try boogie boarding.  Hopefully this video will give you some ideas on how much fun it can be.  This also gives you an idea of the walk from our condo at Kiahuna Plantation Resort to the Beach:

Snorkeling on Poipu Beach Kauai

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities on Poipu Beach by Kiahuna Plantation Resort and Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club is snorkeling.  I use a Flip Video with a waterproof case.  Recommend that you get a waterproof guide to all the reef fish, which is available at the Kiahuna Plantation Activity Shack or other Dive Shops in Poipu.   Also available at the Whaler's Market in the Poipu Shopping Center.  You can buy snorkel gear at Costco in Kauai or rent it.

Beautiful Sunsets at Poipu Beach

Not only does Poipu Beach and Kiahuna Plantation Resort have great Boogie Boarding, Swimming, and Snorkeling, but they also have beautiful sunsets.

We love to eat at the Plantation Garden Restaurant at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort on Poipu because they have excelllent food.   You can rent snorkeling gear at the Dive Shop on the way to Koloa Town from Poipu Beach.  Next to the Dive Shop is a great Mexican Food ToGo Place called Da Crack.   It is interesting that air conditioners are not need on this side of Kauai because of the Trade Winds and this is also the sunniest part of kauai.

Our Favorite Condo on Poipu Beach in Kauai

Poipu Beach on the Island of Kauai has been rated as one of the Top 10 beaches in the World by the Travel Channel.  This is mainly because of the wide sweeping beach and the calm waters.  Plus it is an excellent snorkeling beach.   We consider this the best way to save money on travel because it is completely renovated and is on the first floor so we can eat on the lanai and also have an easy walk to the beach and the various bbq's which are top of the line.  You will love this beach many rate it as the best beach in hawaii.

Snorkeling on Poipu Beach Kauai

Poipu Beach has some of the best snorkeling on Kauai. This video is short but shows a number of large fish.

Dinner at Plantation Garden Kiahuna Plantation Poipu Beach

Our favorite place to eat on Poipu Beach is the Plantation Garden because it is romantic and also they have wonderful food. We order off the pupu menu and have a glass of wine. This video will give you an idea of the wonderful outdoor open air restaurant and the food:

Casablanca for Dinner on Poipu Beach Kauai

This year is our 25th year of coming to Kiahuna Plantation and our 25th anniversary is in July. We went up to the Casablanca Restaurant at Kiahuna Plantation Poipu Beach Kauai for dinner because we like it and it has great reviews and ratings.  Really a great Happy Hour and wonderful restaurant on Poipu Beach and Kiahuna Plantation, we love the music and entertainment too that starts at 6PM every night.

Mike Young, the guitar player and singer surprised us with a really nice 25th Anniversary song, he is a great musician and he gave us an autographed copy of his CD, great music!

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25th Anniversary Song by Mike Young at Casablanca Restaurant, Poipu Beach, Kauai:

Best Dessert on Poipu Beach is at Kalapaki Joe's

Kalapaki Joe's on Poipu Beach Kauai, near Kiahuna Plantation has wonderful food at a reasonable price. Their Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie with Lappert's Vanilla Ice Cream is the best dessert on Poipu Beach. If you like sports, this is also a sports bar, and you will also love the open air restaurant.

Kalapaki Joes also has a great Happy Hour and wonderful fish taco's.

Relaxing on the Lawn at Kiahuna Plantation Poipu Beach Kauai

One of the things we like about the Kiahuna Plantation Resort is the massive lawn in front of the ocean. This gives people who do not want to get sandy or who want to sit in the shade a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the ocean and maybe read a book.

Best Yoga on Kauai and Poipu Beach

The best place for Yoga on Poipu Beach in Kauai is at the Sheraton Kauai. For Sheraton guests the yoga is free. The yoga sessions are 1 1/4 hours and are held on the lawn next to the beach. Sessions are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 AM. Meet at the registration desk at the Sheraton a few minutes early and bring 2 beach towels. For more information go to Joy's Poipu Beach Kauai Yoga Website.

Snorkeling on Poipu Beach

On the left side of Poipu Beach, right own from our Kiahuna Condo, is the best snorkeling on the Island of Kauai. You can attract fish with fish food but they discourage it. One of the best foods is frozen peas. The Poipu Snorkeling Beach is on the right and left of the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club and only about 50 yards for Kiahuna Plantation.

Kalapaki Joes on Poipu Beach

We were expecting the normal sports bar food but wow, this place has some of the best food on Poipu Beach and the prices are a bargain during happy hour which is 3PM to 6PM. We love this place on Poipu Beach. Just got back from having 2 glasses of wine ($3 each), hot wings (25cents each), and Lobster Tacos ($12.99). The wine was better than the Marriott on Poipu and half the price. Wine during happy hour is $3 and normally $5. We will definately return, the view is beautiful of the ocean with sailboats, and the service is outstanding. HDTV Wide Screen for the sports fans. Not your average Sports Bar, this place is gourmet.

Here is our favorite Kiahuna Plantation Condo.

Nice Video of Kalapaki Joes's

Marriott Waiohai Bar and Grill

Only 100 steps from our Kiahuna Plantation Condo is the access road to the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club. We like to go to the Beachside Bar and Grill for a refreshment in the late afternoon and enjoy the view of Poipu Beach and the Hawaiian Music. Their happy hour is from 3PM to 5PM and on this trip we met a couple from Coos Bay, Oregon and also a couple from my wife's home town of Syracuse, NY. We were visited by one of the many resident roosters coming right up to our table and doing a Cock a doodle doo.

Best Place for Kauai Activity Reservations

We highly recommend the Kiahuna Plantation Beach and Activity Hut for Kauai Activity Reservations. After 23 years of traveling to Kauai and the Kiahuna Plantation we believe that the best activities are the helicopter ride and the zodiak boat ride along the Napili Coast. Be sure to talk to Paul at the Kiahuna Plantation Activity Hut on Poipu Beach for reservations. He can give you really good deals and also lots of information on what to do on Kauai on your visit. He has given us a number of valuable tips that have enhanced our vacation. Stop by his booth, you will be glad you did. He is also a professional bass player so if you are interested in music, he has lots of great ideas.

Recommended Fish to Buy at Koloa Fish Market

After buying fish at the Koloa Fish Market for over 10 years, we recommend that you buy Ono, MahiMahi, or MonChong. We also like the Garden Rolls as an additional item to buy. In future post we will show you how to fix the fish using Pankow, butter, and Wasabi Cream Sauce. Make sure when you buy fish at the Koloa Fish Market that you order some Wasabi Cream Sauce to use at the table after the fish has cooked. The fish and the cream sauce are wonderful and is better than any fish that we have ever tasted on the mainland. Do not miss a visit to the Koloa Fish Market and be sure to try their Hawaiian Plate Lunch, which is the typical lunch of the local Hawaiians. Don't worry about the long lines out the door, this is a very efficient staff and the line moves fast. Freshest fish we have ever bought! A must visit while you are at Poipu Beach, we loe the place!

Kao Kea Bar for Wine and Food on Poipu Beach

We went into the Kao Kea Bar and were suprised by the high prices, 2 glasses of wine, and 2 sushi appetizers came to $60. For $40, we have eaten at Plantation Gardens and Keoki's and received 2 large salads, and 2 glasses of wine. We do not recommend the Kao Kea unless you are prepared to pay $100 per person for dinner and drinks. While it receives high ratings on the internet, for the average person the prices are simply too high.

Another Dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant Poipu Beach

We like a light dinner and normally have an appetizer and glass of wine. We also like a romantic, quiet spot that feels like Hawaii. The Plantation Garden Restaurant fits the bill, it has all the above, so it is the restaurant that we go to the most while at Kiahuna Plantation Condo. It is the first place we eat and it has also been a tradition to eat there on the last night of the trip. We have been coming to the Kiahuna Plantation Resort now for 23 years. The condo that we enjoy the most is Unit 86, since it gives us a good walk to the beach in the morning and we can also easily walk to the Swimming Pool, Casablanca Restaurant, Poipu Shopping Village, the Marriott for Happy Hour, and Red Salt Restaurant. The Plantation Gardens Restaurant is the old Plantation House that was on the 30 acres of land that now houses the Kiahuna Plantation Resort.

Kauai Culinary Market at Kukui'ula Village on Poipu Beach Kauai

The Kauai Culinary Market is a must see event on the south shore at Poipu Beach in the Kukui’ula Village Shopping Center. It is held every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm, with the featured celebrity Chef Demo at 5PM. It is the perfect place to see and taste the authentic flavors of Kauai. This unique market enhances the shopping experience with a Wine and Beer Garden, lie Hawaiian and local music, and its picturesque setting within the authentic Plantation-Style structures of Kukui’ula Village. On this trip to the Farmers Market (We call it a Farmers Market), we bought some incredible flowers for $6, 3 giant heads of butter and red lettuce for $5 (3 heads or $5), $2 for a big bunch of radishes, and it was all picked today and grown on Kauai! Offering a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, tropical flowers, spices, pies, jams, and other delicious treats, the vendors are positioned as a"string of pearls" from Lappert's Ice Cream & Coffee to Living Foods Market & Cafe.

Da Crack Mexican Take Out Food at Poipu Beach

We have been coming to Kiahuna Plantation and Poipu Beach now for 25 years, we always loved a place called Taqueria Nortenos, but about 2 years ago it closed down. On this trip we were happy to see that the same location is now serving the same food and the name of the place is Da Crack. It got the name because Taqueria Nortenos's nickname was Da Crack, as in crack in the wall, since it is a small take out place but oh my, this is really good fresh and healthy mexican food. We like the vegetarian burito, the chicken soft taco , and the vegetarian taco. I like to add hot sauce but my wife likes the mild sauce. They have a basic menu of Burritos (beef, chicken, or pork for $5.00 - soft tacos (same choices) for $4.50 a "Burrito Bowl" for $5.00 and veggie choices of veggie burritos for $4.50, veggie tacos for $4.00 and cheese enchiladas for $5.00 as well as cheese quesadillas for $2.50 (with meat $4.50) - and the super wonderful nachos are $4.00. The "add ons" such as cheese, guacamole or sour cream are $1.00.

Helen Discovers Boogie Boarding at Poipu Beach Kiahuna Plantation

On our 2nd day at Kiahuna Plantation Resort Helen Discovered 3 Boogie Boards in the closet at the Kiahuna Plantation Condo For Rent. It was amazing that her first try she rode the wave all the way into the beach. From that day on she was on a boogie board for 1 to 1 1/2 hours each day and got a nice tan on her back. The condo has an adult boogie board, one for a 12 year old, and one for a 6 year old. Helen used the one for the 12 year old since she is only 5'2 ", a tremendous time at the beach, she was the oldest one on a boogie board all 11 days we were at the condo. On this day we went to the Organic Grocery and had a tremendous pizza and salad. The calories were easily burned off because we then went to the swimming pool and then to the Tapas at Casanova's Happy Hour.