The Kauai Path is a scenic multi-use pathway that runs along the island’s East Side coast. The Hawaiian and official name of the path is Ke Ala Hele Makalae (“The Path that Goes by the Coast”), and it’s hoped to eventually traverse all the way from Ahukini Point (near the airport in Lihue) to Anahola Bay Beach Park (about halfway between Kapaa and Kilauea).
Currently the first two phases of the Kauai Path are complete – the initial 2.5-mile section that runs through Lydgate Park (and provides Kaha Lani Resort guests with easy access to that park’s many amenities) and the second 4.1-mile section which stretches from Kapaa to Ahihi Point. As presently planned, the Kauai Path’s third phase development will add another 2.1 miles to the path and will connect the two completed portions
Pedestrians and bicyclists are welcome to use the Kauai Path to enjoy and savor breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas. Constructed of smooth cement, even wheelchairs can easily navigate it. (While motorized vehicles are prohibited from the path, this is waived for handicapped persons utilizing a mobility unit.)
Island visitors staying in Koloa/Poipu (on the South Shore) or Princeville/Hanalei (on the North Shore) – each about 20 miles away from Kauai’s East Side – will often make the drive just to enjoy all the Kauai Path has to offer.
Families with small children should consider the Kauai Path a “must do” since it’s quite possibly the most beautiful place in the world to push a stroller. Also, Lydgate Park’s two playgrounds and rock-enclosed swimming/snorkeling areas – one especially for children – are typically a hit with the whole family.
Kaha Lani Resort offers you great access to the Lydgate Park portion of the Kauai Path – it runs directly between the resort and Nukoli’i Beach Park (which is the beach just south of Lydgate Beach Park) – and the location of Kaha Lani #228 affords you good separation from the unit’s two ocean-view lanais and people using the path.
As you might imagine, once the second section of the Kauai Path was complete several bicycle rental companies began offering that service for the island’s visitors. Listed below are the bicycle rental companies we know about, and you can give them a call or follow the links to their websites for more information:
Coconut Coasters (808.822.7368)
Hele on Kauai Rentals (808.822.4628)
Kauai Cycle (808.821.2115)
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