The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook

It happens every time. The day after we send the disks off to the printers for our brand new edition, somebody changes something that directly affects what we write in the book. Several times we've e-mailed these changes to the printers (it's our only chance to yell that classic publisher line, "Stop the presses!") but after the presses roll we're left shaking our heads, saying, "Yeah, we know that changed. We'll correct that in our next printing." The internet is the next best thing to yanking back all the books in print and scribbling in the changes that always occur.

The updates below are for the 7th edition of The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. There are no longer any updates to the 6th edition on this site.

Did you know? At Wizard Publications we continually strive to bring you the most up-to-date and accurate information on the islands. We are the only publisher who updates our books every time we reprint them. So if you see the updates below already listed in the book you just bought, you may have a more recent printing.

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The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Parks is doing rockfall mitigation work on the south end of Kalalau Beach (page 190), which will require the entire Kalalau Valley to be closed for at least two months. Starting September 2010 with re-opening expected to be in two months. However, it could take longer. We wll post a reopening when it happens.

Parking for Tunnels Beach (page 97) the road mentioned 4/10 mile past the 8 mile marker, it is actually privately owned (by the seven surrounding landowners) and they don't want you parking on it. Fortunately, one of the nearby landowners wrote to us pointing out that the deed to the road says, "There is an easement in favor of the county of Kauai." Perhaps this is why the county has listed it as a public access.

Cell Phone & Electronics Ban: a ban on use of cell phones and other electronic devices in cars while driving. Hands-free devices are approved as long as the driver is not holding the phone. This will include a ban on cameras, computers, etc. Passangers are excluded from ban. Fines will start at $50 and go up from there.

Hanakapi'ai Beach has been closed to camping. Camping is still allowed at Hanakoa, but only for one night as a stopover, if you are going on to Kalalau Beach.

Ha'ena Beach Park has reopened for camping after its renovation project.

Mokulele airlines was bought by go! (metioned in the Basics chapter). Please call them directly if you have reservations at 1-888-435-9462.

Kaua'i Harley-Davidson (page 25) has closed their Kapa'a location. Garden Island Motorsports no longer rents motorcycles. Kruzin' Kaua'i has gone out of business.

Mohala Wedding Services (page 26) is closed.

Discount Activities (page 43) has gone out of business. Na Pali Explorer no longer offers Internet access.

Garden updates: Limahuli Garden (page 53) cost is now $30 for the guided tour. Allerton Garden (page 79) cost is now $45 for the guided tour and you must arrive 30 minutes prior and no longer offers self-guided tours. McBryde Garden (page 79) no longer offers guided tours, and is now $20 for the self-guided tour (daily).

The Clysdesdale Horse Carriage Rides at Kilohana Plantation (page 68) are leaving Kaua'i for pastures in Texas as of Dec. 1, 2008 after more than 20 years on the island. We wish them a fond aloha.

Palm Palm Kaua'i (page 71) has moved shop to the new shopping center Kukui'ula Village in Poi'pu. Also on that page, Tin Can Mailman has bid farewell to Kaua'i and moved to O'ahu. We wish them a fond aloha.

Ship Store Galleries (page71) moved to Kapa'a town on the main highway across from Mermaid's Cafe. Country Moon Bakery (same page) closed, try Full Moon Bakery instead next door to Roxy Square.

Seven Seas Trading Co. (page 72) no longer has any retail stores on island.

Kaua'i Products Store (page 72) is has closed.

Lappert's Ice Cream (page 76 and Island Dining chapter) has moved to the new shopping center Kukui'ula Village in Poi'pu.

Kauai Coffee Company (page 81) no longer sells red catuai coffee.

Also on page 81, James Hoyle Gallery has moved to Kukui'ula Village in Poi'pu.

The Princeville Makai Golf Course (page 126) is open again after its renovations. However, the Po'ipu Bay Golf Course on page 128, will undergo renovations from April 2010 and is expected to reopen sometime in November 2010.

Air Kauai (page 132 & 134) is closed.

Inter-Island Helicopters (page 132 & 135) went out of business and came back again with a new owner. We have not yet reviewed their tours again.

Hawaii Movie Tours (page 165) is no longer in business. Too bad because we just had a whole bunch of movies film here! Fond aloha to them after 15 years.

Waipouli Beach Aveda Salon & Spa (page 181) is closed.

Windsurf Kaua'i (page 182) no longer offers surfing lessons.

Kauai County (page 183) phone number has changed to 241-4463.

Sushi Blues (in Dining chapter) changed their name to Bouchons Hanalei and added Pacific Rim items to their menu.

Sushi Bushido (in Dining chapter) has moved from Lih'ue to Kapa'a at 4504 Kukui Street in the Dragon Building. Their new phone number is: 808-822-0664. We have not yet had a chance to re-review them at their new location.

TNT Steakburgers (in Dining chapter) moved their van to the parking lot of Kojima's Store on the mauka side of the highyway across from Scotty's Beachside BBQ in Kapa'a. They also added a phone number 808-651-4922.

Kalaheo Steak House (in Dining chapter) reopened as Kalaheo Steak & Ribs. We have not had a chance to re-review them yet. Their new phone number is 808-332-4444.

Eggbert's (in Dining chapter) was absorbed into Hula Girl.

Waimea Brewing Company (in Dining chapter) has been remodeled and is now called Grove Cafe. They have a new food menu (we have not yet re-reviewed) but the same brew master and beers.

Kukui's (in Dining chapter) also remodeled and is not doing any buffets but may possibly bring them back at a later date.

The following restaurants closed (in Dining chapter) Camp House Grill, Lizard Lounge, Wailua Family Restaurant, and Colenti's (both locations), Barefoot Burgers, King & I Thai, The Lotus Root, Pizza Hanalei, Blossoming Lotus, Pizzetta (in Kapa'a), Poipu Beach Broiler, Shaka Tacos and Gaylord's.

Surf to Sunset Lu'au (page 230) no longer has a Monday lu'au. Lu'au Kalamaku's phone number has changed to 808-245-5247.

Hiva Pasefika (page 231) has stopped operating their lu'au at the Aston Kaua'i Beach at Maka'iwa. Future plans to reopen are undecided at this time. also on page 231, Heavenly Creations is out of business. Try the Hyatt ($620 per couple) or the Sherton ($350 per couple) in Poi'pu for beachside dinners.

Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort & Spa (page 245) will be undergoing renovations from April 2010 for 6-8 months. They will not be renting rooms in renovation wings, but please contact them for details on how it may effect your stay.

Hilton Kauai Beach Resort (page 243) is now managed by Aqua Hotels and they dropped the Hilton part of their name. So Kauai Beach Resort's new toll free reservations number is 1-866-406-2782.

Honu Kai Villas (page 248) and Regency II & Villas (page 249) the reservations changed to 1-877-595-2824.