Post #5953 by BC-Da-Da on Thu, Aug 15, 2002 12:47 AM

The Tahiti Hui was still there in 2001, and was a pretty good place. Probably the best on Kauai. There was a little museum in Lihui that had some interesting pieces inside, but it wasn't kitsch by any means. Down past Lihui, going West, there were some really great little shacks that were serving fresh-squeezed Guava juice for like 50 cents (in a paper cup!).

The Surf is real good on several parts of the island, and yes, it is still beautiful and a lot of fun, if you don't get caught up into the tourist traps. My wife and I ate at small Chinese restaurants day and night, and they were all very good. We also found some good places to get old Hawaiian records. I just don't remember where. I'll try and think of it.

Duke Kahanamoku's restuarant, at the Marriott is really BAD though. They serve Mai Tais that are close to poison and I think the food is overpriced. Howevr, the bar has a nice view of the beach at sunset and there is a real good waterfall going down the stairs. No tikis there, and it is in a mini-mall structure in the hotel. Avoid that at all costs.

Waikiki is still the best place for Polynesian Pop.