Information About Living in Lihue

The largest city on the island of Kauai, Lihue serves as the main transportation hub for the island. Nawiliwili Bay serves as the main seaport for the island and receives cargo and cruise ships daily. The Lihue Airport also receives service from various airlines with flights to the neighbor islands as well as the U.S. Mainland through Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle. With a population of just over 6,000 residents, Lihue is also home to the island’s largest shopping mall, the Kukui Grove Center that includes big-box retailers like Macys, Kmart, Costco, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart. An exceptional selection of car dealerships and restaurants also lines the streets of downtown Lihue.

Residents of Lihue real estate homes or condominiums for sale in Lihue appreciate the convenience of living in a populated area while having secluded getaways spots just moments away. Lihue also hosts the annual The Kauai Music Festival, Kauai Mokihana Festival, and Malama Ola Festival in town. Lihue features a recently installed narrow gauge tourist railroad with vintage diesel locomotives as well as horse-drawn carriage tours around the area. One of the favorite destinations in the area is the beautiful Kalapaki Beach that is perfect for swimming and sunning. The nearby Kauai Lagoons create a wonderful backdrop for two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf courses and provide 40 acres of freshwater lagoons and a wildlife sanctuary.

Other attractions in Lihue include the Grove Farm Homestead Museum, Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Kaua'i Museum, Menehune (Alekoko) Fishpond, Ninini Beach, Niumalu Beach Park, and Niumalu Harbor. Lihue also serves as the island’s main educational hub with the University of Hawaii’s Kauai Community College providing the only on-island campus for higher education.

Lihue Real Estate Listings

3501 Rice St, Lihue

$5,600,000

Harbor Mall Center- Includes TWO FEE SIMPLE LOTS. 4-3-2-6-1 and 2. Approximately 36,933 square feet of rentable space. There is a mixture of restaurants, shops and office...

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2924 Mokoi St, Lihue

$1,800,000

Outstanding Lihue location with ocean and mountain views, space and privacy. 2 dwellings on one half acre lot: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath renovated, poured concrete 2,818 sq. ...

Beds 5

Baths 4.5

3049 Aukele St, Lihue

$1,500,000

Former lighting company with 5,400 of flex space (2,700SF of office and showroom space on first floor with 2,024SF of storage space and a 676SF 1bed/1bath apt. upstairs),...

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2281 Hulemalu Rd, Lihue

$1,499,000

MUST SELL! Listed almost $200,000 less than recent appraisal, completed January 2010. Seller wants out! A gorgeous home on almost 2 acres atop Menehune Bluffs, a gat...

Beds 2

Baths 3.0

2410 Akoki St, Lihue

$1,319,999

Magnificent 5 bedroom 4 bth stucco home on a corner lot in "Puako", one of Lihue's finest residential subjdivision. Fabulous views of Puako Golf Course and Hauupu Mountai...

Beds 5

Baths 4.0

4129 Puahala Pl, Lihue

$1,150,000

Outstanding workmanship and Hawaiian plantation design. Location almost on the 18th green of the Puakea Golf Course, with great views, in the established Puako subdivisi...

Beds 4

Baths 4.0

4140 Puahala Pl, Lihue

$1,125,000

CUSTOM SINGLE LEVEL HOME WITH PRIVATE POOL Spacious contemporary home directly across from Puakea Golf Course in very desirable Puako Subdivision. Inspired by contemp...

Beds 3

Baths 4.0

3337 Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue

$1,000,000

Great location 1 block from harbor, steel warehouse, roll-up doors, 3-phase electric, left side is 24ft high with 7,528sf of warehouse space and 414sf of mezzanine, right...

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3980 Hunakai St, Lihue

$950,000

Beautiful Custom 2 story home in Ulu Ko Subdivision with outstanding mountain views. Extremely convenient location close to stores, beach and town. This spacious home h...

Beds 4

Baths 3.5

2327 Niumalu Rd, Lihue

$950,000

Motivated Seller!!!!! Make an offer, ANY offer! Back on the market and right on the water! Spectacular views of Huleia River. Being located at the base of Huleia M...

Beds 5

Baths 3.5

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