Kauai real estate

When looking for a perfect escape from the busy city life, the west side of Kaua'i is just the place for you. It is of no doubt a fact that the western region of the island is a bit far from the busy scene. Being remotely located however does not necessarily mean a deprivation from worthwhile and memorable inter-island activities we seek in this beautiful island paradise.

The cities you'll do your shopping in when you buy property on the West Side

Starting from the gallery-filled hipster town of Hanapepe moving west, you'll come across the bustling sea-side village of Eheele followed by Port Allen, the marina where most ocean sightseeing tours and fishing trips on Kaua'i originate. West of Port Allen, you'll encounter the small towns of Kaumakani and Pakala Village, which was originally formed as temporary housing for the plantation workers of the sugar mill.

Just beyond Pakala Village, you'll come to Waimea which is the gateway to the Waimea Canyon and the site where the very first Europeans landed in Hawaii in 1778. Waimea is a popular place for hiker-tourists coming off the trails and is also home to the westernmost high school in the U.S.

The last major outpost on west Kaua'i before you reach the Pacific Missile Range Facility of the U.S. Navy is a dynamic city known as Kekaha, which played an important part in Kauai's sugar mill history.

The natural wonders you'll call your own when you live on Kauai's West Side

The west side of the island is better split into the northwest and southwest regions. It is in the southwestern shore where the above mentioned cities are found; the rugged mountains and steep valleys of the northwestern side make development difficult.

The southwestern portion of Kaua'i is quite sunny, dry and warm most of the year and there are several interesting sites located there such as the Salt Ponds, where salt is still gathered from the rock in the traditional way and Polihale Beach, a local favorite for beach activities.

The northwestern portion of Kaua'i is much higher in elevation and thus, much wetter. This area leads into the famous Waimea Canyon, dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" thanks to its mile-wide, 10-mile long, 3,600ft deep gouge in the earth. You'll also be able to tour the Alaka'i Swamp which is the drainage point for the wettest spot on Earth as well as the awe-inspiring, 1,000ft cliffs of the Na Pali Coast - an area accessible only by hiking, boating or helicopter.