Port Info: Kauai (Nawiliwili), HI

The next port of interest is Kauai (Nawiliwili), HI.

You can walk to Kalapaki Beach.  It will take approximately 15 minutes from the cruise dock.  While there, you can enjoy swimming and even learn to surf.   The area is sand bottom and gentle waves.  Watersports rentals are available too.   Kauai Marriott is on this beach.

If you are looking for a fun place to eat, Duke's Kauai (an open air-restaurant).  It has a great deal of memorabilia of Duke Kahanamoku's. 

If shopping is on your mind, Anchor Cove is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the cruise dock.  According to "Hawaii By Cruise Ship" book I am reading:

"Anchor Cove offers a handful of shops selling Hawaiian souvenirs and good-quality clothing, as well as an ATM machine.    

The Aloha Center at 3371 Wilcox Road (former location of the old Hale Kauai store) also can be reached on foot, and it features a fine arts and crafts gallery, information on island activities and tours, public phones, Internet access and an ATM.  Hilo Hattie located in Lihu'e has a free shuttle at the pier as do K-Mart and Wal-Mart also in Lihu'e."

From the Anchor Cove website:  
Anchor Cove Center is a small mall located near Nawailiwili Harbor and a few minutes walk from Kalapaki Beach. It is across the street from Harbor Mall and mainly tourists who stay at the nearby Kauai Marriott hotel shop here. The shopping center has an ABC store, a restaurant, a jewelry store and a few other small stores.

The Kauai Museum is in Lihu'e.  From the museum website:

There are two floors of permanent exhibits pertaining to the history of Kaua‘i from the birth of the island up through the Territorial Period. These exhibits provide an understanding of the unique cultures and history visitors will encounter on the island. Our historic entry building offers a Hawaiian Heritage Gallery, three changing exhibit galleries and our gift shop.

Please allow at least two hours for your visit and if you are very interested in museums, a half day.

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