This blog covers topics related to The Aloha House and other points of interest on Kauai. We hope this information, with its emphasis on local knowledge and lore, enhances your stay while you are with us— or entices you to visit soon. Please check back, as topics will be added periodically. We also welcome suggestions. If anyone has insight or a story to share, just drop us a line and we’ll add your information to the wall.
The place where the mountain stream meets the ocean is how one local describes the setting of The Aloha House. That stream is Waikomo Stream, and you can hear it tumbling by from anywhere on the property. Waikomo Stream is part of the atmosphere at The Aloha House.
Humpback whales return to the waters off Kauai every winter, to mate and calve their young. You can see the whales from shore, just down the street from The Aloha House. You don’t even need binoculars. To spot one, look for a plume of spray against the horizon.
If you’re looking for fresh-caught fish, you’ll want to drive over to Lawai, where, if you’re lucky, you’ll find Captain Bo Iwase selling the catch of the day from his roadside stand.
Be sure to walk down the street toward the Sheraton, before sunset. You’ll find locals and visitors alike gathered at the “Sunset Wall,” a popular spot to watch the sun melt slowly into the Pacific.
The highest end shops to be found anywhere on Kauai are located within walking distance of The Aloha House. Here you’ll find art galleries, clothing stores, restaurants, a gourmet market, ice cream shop, and full-service CVS pharmacy.
We’re often asked how we were able to restore The Aloha House in just three months, facing both a pandemic and a global supply chain crisis. The answer is we were lucky to work with people like Kyle.
Most people think of “aloha” as the Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye. But when you are here you come to realize aloha refers to much more. Aloha is a way of living in harmony, of showing respect, gratitude, and compassion for others and the environment around us.