Anahola Vacation Rentals

Our Anahola vacation rentals are ideally situated on Kauai's eastern shore with ideal weather, great beaches and central access to both the south and north shores. The scenic Anahola mountains tower over the town is the famed peak known as "Kong" because the profile bears an uncanny likeness to the great fictional ape. Look just to the right of the peak and see if you can find the hole through the mountain which is famous in Hawaiian lore. <br/> <br/><strong>Things To Do</strong> <br/>Anahola Beach Park is a nice family beach when the surf is not too large as the coral reef offshore provides some protection from the open ocean. The beach park is located on the south side of Anahola Bay which is a wide bay with a spacious sandy beach. The waters here offer some great snorkeling and scuba diving. To get to the beach turn at mile marker #13 and drive about one-half mile. <br/> <br/>Head north from Anahola for a string of great beaches from the idyllic Secret Beach in <a href="/Hawaii/Kauai/Kilauea/rentals1.htm" title="Kilauea vacation rentals">Kilauea</a> with views of the historic lighthouse, to a string of spectacular beaches along the north shore including Hanalei Bay, Lumahai, Tunnels (Makua) and Kee Beach, each of which has been listed among the nation's best beaches. This whole region is backed by lush mountains often draped with waterfalls making a picturesque backdrop to the white sand and crystal blue waters. <br/> <br/><strong>Eat and Shop</strong> <br/>There are a few stores in Anahola alongside the highway at the foot of the mountain. Here you can grab an Ono burger (ono means tasty) from <a href="https://plus.google.com/115626428558579015044/about?gl=us&hl=en">Duane's Ono Burger</a> (a local landmark) or purchase some food at the convenience store. There is also a post office, and across the street are a variety of craft stands at the Baptist church. <br/> <br/>Anahola has an old Hawaii feel and you will often see local style roadside stands where you can…

A Lot of History Packed in the Small Village of Anahola

For a community of around two thousand people, Anahola has a rich and varied history. Anahola is located on the northeast coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. This is known as the Coconut Coast, for the coconut trees that line the shore. In Anahola youll find a nice beach, outdoor activities, several good restaurants, and a laid back community. You can also rent a nice Kauai vacation property for the week and take in all that Anahola has to offer.

If you do rent a property in Anahola, make sure you get a tour of the Anahola Mountains. Youll fall in love with the beautiful terrain filled with lush green trees, but the mountains will also be familiar to you. Youll get the feeling that youve seen these mountains somewhere before, but you cant place where. After all, youve never been to Anahola before. And then it will hit you that these are the same mountains you saw in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark. There arent many movies bigger than that, and youll be able to say you saw the Anahola Mountains where it was shot. In fact, Kauai has been home to many movies over the years!

Anahola is by no means a large community, and like the rest of Kauai it was propped up by the sugar industry. The island is fertile ground for both sugar cane and various varieties of fruit. The sugar mills, however, brought much prosperity to the island, including Anahola. But today, Anaholas main industryand the main industry of Kauai, is tourism. And why not? Anahola is such a beautiful placewhy wouldnt people come from all over the world to bask on its beaches and drive around its beautiful countryside.

Sadly, Anahola does have some tragic history as well. Kauai in general is a very rainy place, and large storms have been known to cause significant damage and flooding. Such a storm hit Anahola on December 14, 1991. Twenty inches of rain fell over the course of 12 hours, causing five deaths. In addition to the flooding, there were bank failures and slides. All told, the Anahola storm caused $5 million in damage.

Thankfully, storms like this are rare in Anahola. For those who rent Kauai beach properties, beautiful weather is the norm. The storm is a part of Anaholas history, however, and will live on with the communitys members for a long time.

RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE

Anahola: Home to Kauais Best Burger?

For tourists and locals alike, theres one place in Anahola that you dont want to miss on a trip to this small coastal city. You would think it might be the beach, but youd be wrong. No, if you come to Anahola, you must make sure to stop by Duanes Ono-Char Burger.

Though you might be tempted to never leave the comfort of your Kauai rental property, hopping in a car and driving to Anahola is worth the time and effort. Along the Kuhio Highway youll come across an unassuming red shack. You might notice long lines of Anahola locals and tourists. Those would be lines to order the various combinations of burgers and sides Duanes is famous for.

Ordering a burger from Duanes is an experience unto itself. Anahola locals have the process down, choosing from the various types of buns and toppings with ease. But for those new to Anahola, its a little daunting. Be sure to stand behind the little wall by the counter if you dont know what you want. That way someone who makes Anahola their home can quickly order their teriyaki and mushroom burger while you decide if you want avocado, sprouts, or both. And they even make meatless burgers for the vegetarian traveler.