Japanese immigrants built 88 miniature shrines here over 100 years ago. It is now one of the oldest Buddhist temple sites in the USA.
Kauai Life and History
The best of Kauai life includes finding a Hawaiian Monk Seal on our Kauai beaches. See our latest post about this endangered mammal and ways that you can help protect it on your Kauai vacation.
North Shore Kauai Highway Reopens – What You Need To Know
Read out latest updates on visiting these famous Kauai beaches. Parking reservations will be required.
Hanalei Bridge Emergency Road Repair Update
Latest update on road delays and North Shore Kauai beaches for your summer vacation.
Whale Watching Kauai Returns
Look for whales from November through March. See them at Poipu and from our oceanfront Kauai vacation rentals.
Kauai Botanical Gardens at Allerton and McBryde Near Poipu Beach
With tropical greens and magnificent ocean vistas, a visit to the Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden is a walk through paradise. Located near our Poipu vacation rentals, this is where Queen Emma had her summer cottage and notables like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis came to stay.
Kauai Map Features Shortcuts to Menehune Fishpond and Kapa`a
Enjoy more time at your favorite Kauai beaches and spend less time driving when you read our Kauai tips. We have also included a Kauai map with distances between points and our scenic road recommendations.
Koloa Town Tour Tips for Kauai Vacation Rental Guests
A short distance from our South Shore Kauai vacation rentals and Poipu Resorts is the historic and enchanting community of Old Koloa Town. Our Kauai video captures much of its mid-1800’s charm with Western style buildings that date back to the sugar plantation era.
Kilauea Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge – Near Princeville Resort
Close to Princeville Resort is the historic Kilauea Lighthouse and its National Wildlife Refuge. Stay at our Kauai vacation rentals nearby and enjoy the panoramic ocean views and wildlife viewing,
Book a Parrish Kauai Vacation Rental and Help Kauai Children this Christmas
Help children on Kauai this holiday season when you book your next Kauai vacation rental between December 1-15. A percentage of our gross sales revenue in the first fifteen days of December will be donated to the Kauai Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
Hawaii Coconuts in Kauai Food and Culture
Read five ways to enjoy Hawaii coconuts on your Kauai vacation. You may find one of 80 varieties at our Kauai vacation rentals or Kauai resorts. The tropical flavor highlights many of our Kauai foods and has a rich Hawaiian cultural history.
Hawaii Turtles On Your Kauai Vacation
See a true Hawaiian local on your Kauai vacation rental stay. Our green sea turtles are older than the islands and have place of honor. Watch these graceful swimmers in today’s Kauai video and read our Kauai snorkeling suggestions.
The Beach House Kauai Serves Up A Brand New Look at Poipu Beach
Experience award winning Kauai dining at The Beach House Kauai with a new lunch menu and upgraded interior. Close to our Kauai vacation rentals at Poipu and on the road to Spouting Horn, this romantic Kauai beach restaurant offers the best of Kauai.