Location: Hanapepe
Top Things to do in Hanapepe
What to do and see in Hanapepe, Hawaii (HI): The Best Free Things to do
Hanapepe is a historic, unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. The name means "crushed bay" in Hawaiian which may refer to landslides in the area) For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Hanapepe as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 2,638 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Hanapepe
1. JJ Ohana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Hitlerhater - Cholame, United States
JJ Ohana is a great little gift/snack shop in Hanapepe. The have nice gifts for reasonable prices and the staff is very, very sweet and helpful. They sell a great selection of Ni' ihau shell jewelry with certificates of authenticity. I know, my mom bought me one for Christmas and I love it!! Definitely worth stopping in.
2. Amy Lauren's A Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mdlesq - Los Angeles, United States
As the larger of Amy's two galleries in Hanapepe, A Gallery holds a wealth of truly talented artists with varied styles and media, all watched over by a passionately helpful and warm staff. Go in just to browse the impressive talent; walk out with a treasure.
3. Salt Pond Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
Reviewed By BrendaFBurg - South Padre Island, United States
This was our favorite beach you take the little ones. Perfect protected area for the little ones to experience the waters. Uncrowded so there was plenty of area to set up beach chairs and be comfy.
4. Talk Story Bookstore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By SnowBeans - San Diego, United States
While traveling, I always make it a point to visit a local bookstore. If possible, I find one with a great story and Talk Story may have the best narrative. It is the westernmost bookstore in the United States and the only bookstore on Kauai. It was a highlight of our visit to Hanapepe and a great way to conclude our day after hiking in the Waimea Canyon. Talk Story offers a great selection of books with a fantastic focus on Hawaii. The staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. I picked up a few books and enjoyed the time spent browsing Talk Story. If you love cats, you will appreciate Talk Story's Boss - Celeste.
5. Taro Ko Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By TimB2993 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Tiny little shop in the tiny Hanapepe village. If you are lucky and find the owner inside then you can enter and buy 5 different sorts of potato chips. If he's not there, well you're out of luck. Anyway, this place is definitely worth passing by. It is a gem off the beaten path, and a must if you love potato chips. We tried all different types and loved every single bite. We regret not buying more!
6. Jacqueline on Kauai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By E1362PVrobertg
Jackie is a character and a sweetheart - also an outstanding seamstress who cranks out beautiful Hawaiian shirts. I'm a big guy and have a lot of inexpensive shirts that just don't fit right. She made me a great shirt that looks and fits great. You are going to pay more but they are competitive with any high end shirt (like Tommy Bahama). She'll get it done in a couple days. Lots of other hand-sewn stuff as well. Hanapepe is at little tattered and reminiscent of old Hawaii days and Jackie's shop fits right in. Say hi to the lovebirds Bougie & Bacall. Cash only for purchases.
7. Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By theresab121
I really enjoyed coming down here during our trip. Lots of good food options from the different stores & many vendors set up to browse about. Don't forget to walk all the way down to see the Lilo & Stitch wall! Mahalo for reading!
8. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By J558AVchristinec - Mount Vernon, United States
This is a fabulous store. The Hawaiian rub, guava garlic salt and our new favorite...hawaiian curry! Stock up every year to take home for a reminder of this beautiful island. Great gifts for family and friends. We walk in and the fragarance of the spices welcome us as well as the wonderful people that work there!
9. Hanapepe Salt Ponds
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By judyandkarin
If you want to see how ancient Hawaiians produced table salt from the sea, you can see it today - very similar to how it was done when the first people arrived. Salt Pond Beach is where you can see several family salt ponds. The work happens in the summer, when the sun dries the salt water fastest and the rain doesn't dilute the saline pools. You can't disturb the pools but you can get an idea of how the work is done. If you go in the summer, maybe you can find out from the folks how they produce the salt. You cannot sell it but you can make it for your family or for gifts.
10. Swinging Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By monicaredfox - Whittier, United States
Old Hanapepe is such a great little town which you can spend 15 minutes or a few hours in, depending on how much you connect with the atmosphere. The Swinging Bridge is really neat and fun for the kids, and a fabulous surprise for us was finding The Bridge Gallery right across the other side; the husband and wife who live in this beautiful and quaint house are professional photographers who moved to Kauai 5 years ago from New Mexico, and their work is exceptional! So many beautiful portraits from locations around the island. We did make a purchase to hang in our home. There are many shops and galleries in the town, and we just loved them. We will go back next trip.
