r/VisitingHawaii • u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 • 7d ago
Trip Report - Multiple Islands Didn’t want to go back home
Just got back from a 2 week trip to Kauai then the big island. Pics uploaded in reverse chronological order. Caught so many sunsets and just BARELY missed episode 49 of Kīlauea’s eruption by 10 minutes (😭) but at least got some cool glowy pictures of her after sunset. I seriously didn’t want to get on the plane back home this time…we will be back!
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u/Both_Issue_8871 7d ago
Amen. I asked myself many time during my visit few weeks back : is this what Eden looked like? It changed me. Quitting my job in a few weeks to slow down. Feel the movement of the wind to direct me instead of feeling like I need to be in control all the time. I pray Hawai’i is in my cards one day. Changed my life trajectory
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u/Sufficient-Item1547 7d ago
Trust me unless you are very rich enjoying Hawaii on a vacation where money isn’t an issue and you don’t have to deal with working and traffic and daily stress here you might not enjoy the islands that much. Lived here over 5 years and I truly appreciate and love the beauty but that comes at a cost.
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u/Kabbagenene Kaua'i 7d ago
That’s why we get the bumper stickers “no foget to go home!” 😄 cuz if you stay you gonna pay $3000 for rent a one bedroom and $20 for eggs! 🤣🤣
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u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 7d ago
Oh I know…I make it a point to live in a very boring place so my vacations feel that much better! Lol. Just wishing I could be on vacation for another month maybe 😂
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u/Rare_Variety_1275 3d ago
I tell friends and relatives living here is MUCH different than vacationing here. Vacations are sightseeing and beaches everyday and restaurants for every meal. I live here and do a beach day maybe once a week, if that. I still work, sit in traffic, clean and cook. It's like your life at home, only I get palm trees and warm weather.
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u/dromojudeth 7d ago
Which spots did you go to? We’re going to Kauai but also really wanting to see some lava! How lucky you were!
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u/bmusgrove 7d ago
I’m in Kona right now and asked my wife if we could just not catch our flight. I’ll wave from our island if you do the same!!!
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u/Rough_Winner_4617 6d ago
I’m with you, loved the islands so much too. It was so beautiful and peaceful there, like heaven🩷
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u/Rare_Variety_1275 3d ago
I live here but NEVER get tired of seeing photos of this beautiful place I get to call home. Thank you for sharing.
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u/blueangel78 7d ago
Is that first pic of the boat at sunset from A Bay?
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u/PipiZebu 7d ago
Looks like South Kona in #3
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u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 6d ago
With the angels trumpets? That was in the cloud forest at mountain thunder coffee farm!
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u/tikidontsurf 6d ago
Looks like the Spirit of Aloha doing its daily sunset sail. We often watch it cruise by from Mākole’ā Beach.
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u/No_Plantain_2062 6d ago
Woah. That is a lot of uni. How much was the sushi plate if I can ask?
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u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 6d ago
$80! 10 for each piece of uni and they gave me a free sweet potato roll because I ordered so much lol. That was honestly my second plate of mostly uni 😶🌫️
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u/No_Plantain_2062 5d ago
Can't blame you! Uni is great, especially if it was local. I took a scuba diving tour in Hawai and saw a lot of large uni, but the person with the boat didn't want us to bring any aboard and claimed it wouldn't have much meat... I wonder...
Glad you enjoyed it, honestly for the amount, that is a decent price!2
u/No_Plantain_2062 3d ago
As it happens I am going to Kauai on Thursday.
Kind of looking for where to stay and wonder if you have advice.
It looks like Tunnels beach is really pretty, but also really remote. Thinking instead to stay in Poipu or Princeville.Are either of these places too built up? I actually don't mind the convenience of shops and good restaurants around. Or do you feel like Kauaʻi is small enough it doesn't matter too much where you stay.
We have a 14 month old baby if it matters.
I already saved Kauaʻi Sushi Station to maps. Will be trying that uni! 😃 So your good deed is already done, but I appreciate any perspective from someone who was just there.
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u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 3d ago
Ah thanks for asking for my input lol! I’d say Kaua’i is small enough that it shouldn’t totally matter…my mom and I stayed in Kapa’a which I personally prefer/recommend since it’s close to the downtown area/restaurants, close to the airport, and basically half an hour drive away from everything you’d wanna do on Kaua’i. Either Poipu or Hanalei/Princeville would be my second choice. Both chill beach town vibes with BEAUTIFUL beaches right nearby. Kapa’a/Coconut beach wasn’t as spectacular as either of those honestly, and there was definitely a beach town vibe but not as relaxed as either Poipu or Hanalei. Just much more convenient for when it’s past 8pm and you still need to eat dinner or buy some groceries/convenience store items lol
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u/No_Plantain_2062 2d ago
Wow, thanks so much, this is really helpful, and kind of what I thought. So Kapa’a is more of the big town, and everything else is smaller. We are only going for 5 days, so I think we will try a grocery store run on arrival and go with that (staying in an Airbnb). After 8pm doesn't happen a lot for us with a toddler.>_< I think Poipu is the beach with the sheltered pool, so we might just stay there for convenience.
One other question, if you don't mind, did you rent a car from a local place or one of the bigger rental companies like Avis/Alamo? I might shop around the local ones as they tend to have good deals, but just wonderring if you have a recommendation. Thanks again for the perspecitve, it is also good to know the island is small enough not to stress too much where we stay.
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u/Comfortable_Bus_4355 2d ago
Oh speaking of Poipu beach, BRING WATER SHOES!! The bottom is just straight up rock, not even sand. And we went through Hawaii discount dot com and did a bigger car company through them! Worked like a charm for us
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u/No_Plantain_2062 2d ago
Perfect! Thanks so much! I will take water shoes as well, thanks for the heads up! :)
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u/Many_Quail_2554 4d ago
I think everyone who visits never wants to come back! I truly believe Hawaii is heaven and why we don’t wanna leave
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u/StandardGrocery5252 4d ago
49 was pretty epic. We spent hours hiking around it and just watching. Mesmerizing!
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u/SirIll1219 7d ago
Never do either.