Kauai

As one of the wettest places on earth with the highest tropical rainforest, Kauai is famous for its Na Pali coast sea cliffs.

Welcome to Kauai

“The Garden Island”

As one of the wettest places on earth with the highest tropical rainforest, Kauai is famous for its Na Pali coast sea cliffs, expansive Hanalei bay, Waimea “mini grand canyon” and it’s sunny south shore. You’ll count yourself lucky on a pristine clear day in this tropical paradise.

​​​​​​​The island of Kauai has two distinct areas dominated by visitors on the Northeast and South shorelines: Princeville/Hanlei and Poipu respectively. The main street retail on the island is in between the two in Kapaa, which also has some more moderately priced visitor accommodations. Lihue is considered “town” to local residents.

Kauai’s main trade areas and submarkets:

  • Central: Lihue (town)
  • South shore: Poipu*, Koloa*, Kalaheo, Lawai, Omao
  • East shore: Kapaa*, Wailua, Aliomanu, Anahola, Kealia, Moloaa
  • North shore: Princeville*, Hanalei*, Kilauea, Waihina, Anini, Haena
  • West side: Eleele, Hanapepe, Kekaha, Kokee, Polihale, Waimea
  • *Tourist-centric areas

Kauai Visitor Statistics:

  • 13% of all visitors to Hawai’i stay on island
  • > 27k visitors daily
  • > 1.3M visitors annually
  • $1.9B in visitor spending annually

Kauai Visitor Accommodations:
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  • > 9k visitor units
  • 76.3% Occupancy
  • $282 ADR
  • $215 RevPar

Kauai Resident Statistics:

  • 72,133 Population
  • 21.8%, <18 yrs old
  • 22,524 Households
  • 3.13 people/household
  • $78,482/household median income

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