Hikinaakala Heiau — Attraction in Kauai

I really like spending time at this Sacred area right off the Wailua River facing eastward towards the Pacific. It's almost always breezy there and there's a variety of rocks to kick back against or scramble around as you like. The view is always magnificent and it's pretty peaceful at the Heiau. It is a sacred Hawaiian place and it must be revered and rocks should not be moved or taken from the area. It's not the best place to go out into the ocean because the river is nearby. When you go around the corner a little bit that's where the parking lot is and larger crowds assemble. There are condominiums towards the road in a large open field with a pavilion next to it that people can use for games, concerts, and assemblies. A little further down is a disc golf course which is...

This heiau is a magical spot which many miss, which in some ways good as it is more preserved and protected with fewer visitors. The caretaker of this heiau is a good friend and one of the realest Hawaiians that I know. One of the few sites in Hawaii where you can ocassionally see Hawaiian petroglyphs (when not buried by sand). Wailua Bay is, in of itself, well worth the visit. If you visit: please respect all heiaus and never go inside the rock walls or any areas marked kapu (keep out) Never take any rocks. Also pack all...

Delicious dinner and wonderful staff. My daughter did not like the sauce on the meatloaf (I thought it was delicious, it is similar to chili in a good way, she just doesn't like chili) and the waiter overheard, they took her plate back and replated it with a different sauce. It was such a kind gesture and made the evening very memorable and just shows they love to make everyone happy. She loved the new sauce. The opah is also delicious and one of a kind. I don't know when we will be back in Kauai but this will definitely...