We will be staying for one week on the North Shore of Oahu next April and I would like advice on where to stay in Kauai so that we have a contrast. Would like to stay on the beach on both islands and am looking for a condo for 6 days in Kauai. Any advice and recommendations would be much appreciated, we will have a car on both islands.
Which shore on Kauai to contrast North Shore of Oahu
You%26#39;ve asked this question twice with slightly different slants. You appear to be asking for an apples and oranges comparison, and no one seems to want to tackle it. So here goes, and perhaps someone will agree or disagree.
I suggest the Oahu North Shore%26#39;s Haleiwa and Kauai%26#39;s North Shore Hanalei have similarities in culture if not scenery. Both are quite laid back with an eclectic mix of people. I think you%26#39;ll see a greater contrast in the Kauai South Shore. It has a greater concentration of resorts and has perhaps more to support a wider variety of tourist activities. And in April, you may find the ocean more amenable to swimming, snorkeling, etc. I still think you might want to spend a day or two on the Kauai North Shore to sightsee.
As for condo possibilities on the south, perhaps someone will chime in. I have only looked and stayed on the north side.
By now I should have riled lovers of the Kauai south side and the lovers of the north shore.
Which shore on Kauai to contrast North Shore of Oahu
You might want to consider staying on the east side of Kaua`i. East side gives you pretty equal access to both north and south shores. Kapa`a (east side) is a small town, and there%26#39;s a good selection of oceanfront condos at reasonable prices.
Excellent suggestion, PZP
the trouble with the question is that ALL of Kauai is similar to the North shore of Oahu. Our entire island is fairly rural. We have nothing like Waikiki which is the other end of the spectrum in terms of hubbub/shopping/evening activities etc.
Thanks to all. This really does help as I%26#39;m now thinking no matter where we stay on Kauai it will be lovely and I am so pleased to hear that it is nothing like Waikiki which is not what we want at all.
I have looked at several privately owned condos and they all look good and are what we want it%26#39;s just a question of deciding on which one now. We will have a car so will explore the whole island.
We do like snorkeling so this may help with our decision and some resorts have beaches which you can snorkel from.
One other question, we are on the islands from 5th to 18th April, is this Spring Break and how busy will the islands be at this time of year?
Spring break in the states is at all different times. My children are out of school in March and others are out the week before Easter and some the week after.
You will adore Kauai. I have many guests from England who just love Kauai and come back again and again. You will have a very different experience than being on Oahu. The weather this last April was wonderful all over the island.
For some good ideas on condos to rent I suggest VRBO.com or summitpacific.com. If you decide on the north shore consider Hanalei Bay Resort with it%26#39;s beautiful grounds and fabulous views.There is a beach at the bottom a path which is shared with the Princeville Hotel. Other better beaches are within 10 minutes. If you decide on the south shore I love The Hyatt Hotel, Kuhio Shores condos and on the east shore WBR, Islander and Hyatt.
Have a wonderful trip.
if you%26#39;re looking for a ';contrast'; to the north shore of oahu, you might try the south shore of kauai (poipu area).
the north shore of oahu is somewhat like the north shore of kauai. in april, the south shore will likely be more sunny than the north - although clearly there are no guarantees when it comes to the weather.
The problem with this question is this......the North shore of Oahu is a mix of both the north and south shores of Kauai.
So to pick one that is a contrast to the north shore of Oahu is difficult. I think you just need to ask yourself what exactly do you want in an environment and go with that no matter which island you%26#39;re on or if it is similar to the last island. After all, they%26#39;re small islands. Hop in your car and see it all.
Kauai, though undoubtedly beautiful, is a bit of a one trick pony, IMHO. I fully realize that the natural beauty is what most people go to Kauai for but there really isn%26#39;t much beyond that there. For many, that%26#39;s enough.
The beaches are better and safer on Oahu. Many of the beaches on Kauai are unswimmable. In many areas Kauai does not have the protective reef system that is present on Oahu, leaving the shores open to rip tides and rogue waves. Ugly stuff.
If you%26#39;re looking for contrast you might want to spend half your vacation on the North Shore of Oahu and half of your vacation in Waikiki. Or half in Waikiki and half on Kauai.
Thank you for all the useful information and finally I have made a decision. Yesterday I did a lot of research and have decided on Kuhio Shores as I think the setting is absolutely fantastic. Will now look for accommodation at this resort, you can also snorkel nearby there and the pool looks good too. Is Kuhio Shores part of the Hilton or does it share the same property or am I totally wrong on this?
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