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.