Kauai Overview

Don & Sylvia Leutz, RB/ABR/GRI

REALTOR-BROKERS, Licensed in Hawaii, Nevada and California - Graduates REALTOR® Institute.

Accredited Buyer Representatives

- Don Leutz -

Certified Residential Specialist

Century 21 All Islands

P.O. Box 223700

5-4280 Kuhio Highway

Princeville, HI 96722

Office:

(808) 240-2413

Cell:

(808) 652-9402

Email:

Leutz@Inreach.com

Kauai is an island known for its scenic and cultural diversity.

Here is a brief scenic tour:

NORTH SHORE - Kauai's north shore extends from the Kilauea, west along Highway 56 to the end of the road at Haena State Park. Kilauea is home of the Kilauea Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge. Princeville is one of the world's finest resort communities with two world-class golf courses, tennis courts, two resort hotels and shopping area. Hanalei is a picturesque community nestled along the shore of Hanalei Bay. Beyond the town of Hanalei, the road narrows as you wind your way along beautiful beaches, across quaint one-lane bridges and finally to the end of the road at Haena State Park. More adventurous visitors can continue on foot by hiking the 11 mile trail along the Na Pali Coast.

EAST SHORE: When you land at Lihue Airport, you'll be at the south end of Kauai's east shore which extends north from Lihue to Anahola. This bustling coast line is home to most of Kauai's full time residents and includes the communities of Kapaa and Wailua. Take a boat ride up the Wailua River (Hawaii's only navigable river) to the Fern Grotto. You can learn about Kauai's history at the Kauai Museum on Rice Street in Lihue. Kauai's culture is preserved at the Kauai Heritage Center of the Hawaiian Culture and Arts at Kaua'i Village in Kapaa.

SOUTH SHORE: Who hasn't dreamed of a relaxing vacation in sunny Poipu? But there's more to the south than just beautiful beaches and golf resorts. Take time to explore the picturesque shops of old Koloa town, the art galleries in Hanapepe or set out to sea on a scenic cruise from Port Allen. Along the way you'll see the famous "Tunnel of Trees", the Sprouting Horn, and the Lawai and Allerton Botanical Gardens.

WEST SHORE: Kauai's longest stretches of white sandy beaches lie along the west shore. It is also where you'll begin your climb up through Waimea Canyon to Kokee State Park. Rent a four wheel drive vehicle and set out through the sugar cane fields to Polihale beach at the end of the road on Kauai's West Shore, at the foot of the dramatic Na Pali coastline.

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KAUAI VISITOR STATISTICS:

	In 2005, the visitor industry accounted for 30% of the Kauai Gross County Product and 42% of all wage and salary jobs.
	Kauai hosted 1.09 million visitors in 2005.
	Each year, Kauai visitors spend about $1.12 Billion Dollars - or $163 per person per day.
	The daily ratio of residents to visitors is 3:1
	60% of Kauai tourists are repeat visitors.
	71% of Kauai tourists report Very High satisfaction!

Email us at: Leutz@Inreach.com for your free copy of the most recent copy of the Kauai Data Book. It's a must have resource for relocating to Kauai!

Kauai's Population

2002 estimate: 59,946

2000 Census Totals:

Eleele-Kalaheo	7,441
Hanalei	6,348
Kapaa	7,652
Kaumakani-Hanapepe	3,438
Kekaha-Waimea	5,130
Koloa-Poipu	5.404
Llihe	5,162
NiiHau	155
Puhi-Hanamaulu	6,860
Wailua-Anahola	10,873
TOTAL 2000:	58,463

Kauai's beautiful scenery has been drawing Hollywood film makers to the island since the days of movie making began. If Kauai seems familiar to you on your very first visit... maybe it's because you have been here before! Here's a few of our favorite movies filmed here on Kauai:

1958: South Pacific

1963: Donovan's Reef

1983: Raiders of the Lost Ark

1992: Honeymoon in Vegas

1993: Jurassic Park

1995: Outbreak

1997: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

1998: 6 Days / 7 Nights