Travel

Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Directions

Princeville is an hour drive from Lihue Airport on Kauai. You can fly via Hawaiian, Southwest, Delta, etc. and rent a car or Uber to the area. Follow instructions below.

 

Where to Stay

Hotels and more…

Best room rates would be through AirBnb or Vrbo at nearby areas to the 1 Hotel!

1 HOTEL HANALEI BAY

5220 Ka Haku Road
Princeville, HI 97622

OTHER OPTIONS

Airbnb - Princeville, HI
VRBO - Princeville, HI

CAR RENTAL

Turo App

What to Do

Activities in North Shore Kauai

“The North Shore of Kauai is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It feels like stepping into a dream—lush, wild, and endlessly alive.”
— Andrew Doughty, author of The Ultimate Kauai GuidebookSource – Wikipedia

EAT & DRINK

Come hungry—Kauai delivers. From shave ice and fresh poke to fancy cocktails and farm-to-table dinners, every meal feels like a celebration. We’ll share our favorite spots, but trust us: whether it’s a beachside food truck or a hidden gem with sunset views, you’re in for something ono (delicious)!

Eat & Drink Picks:

  • 🚚 Musubi Truck – musubis, poke and ono grindz

  • 🥗 Neighbors Cafe – smoothies and cafe treats at 1 Hotel Hanalei

  • 🍧 Riptide Shave Ice – a rainbow-flavored must-stop for sweet refreshment near Poipu

PLAY

From sunrise swims to barefoot beach games, there’s no shortage of fun in Hanalei Bay. Whether you're jumping into ocean waves, chasing little ones on the sand, or joining us for a post-ceremony dance party, this is a time to let loose and play like you're on island time—because you are.

Play Picks:

  • 🌊 Hanalei Bay Beach – perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and sandcastles

  • 🐢 Poipu Beach – see the turtles and snorkel around

  • 💃🏽 Sunset dance party (aka the wedding!) – don’t worry, we’ve got the playlist covered

EXPLORE

Kauai’s North Shore is made for wandering. Hike lush trails, paddle along the river, or stroll through Hanalei town’s colorful shops and weekend markets. Whether you’re into waterfalls, taro fields, or just chasing rainbows, there’s beauty around every bend.

Explore Picks:

  • 🥾 Waimea Canyon – red dirt cliffs, hiking in the Grand Canyon of the Pacific

  • 🚁 Helicopter Trip – fly over the island and experience Kauai from the skies

  • 📲 Shaka App – an amazing app on your phone to drive around with history, fun facts along the way