Hanalei, Kauai

Hanalei at a Glance

Hanalei is located in the northern coast of Kauai County. Considered one of the smallest villages in Hawaii, the entire village is merely 0.65 square miles. In fact, its entire circumferential road can be travelled in a span of a day or two. The village, which is situated along Highway 56 between Haena and Princeville, has white sand beaches, tall waterfalls, azure waters, and taro farms.

In the Hawaiian language, Hanalei means “lei-making.” Other than making leis, however, the village is widely known for its taro, which is considered the sweetest in Hawaii. Most of the taros in the state are also grown in this tiny village. The taros are grown in constantly irrigated lands, and in patch patterns giving the farm a quilt-like look. Alternatively, Hanalei also means “crescent bay,” referring to the shape of the famous Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Bay is a 2-mile stretch of white sand beach. In summer, the bay gives off a breathtaking glass-like appearance.

Other than lines of restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries, bike shops are also found around the town. Since commercial boating was banned in Hanalelei because of environmental issues, biking to see the town’s sceneries has been the most taken activity by tourists and residents alike.

Based on the latest 2000 census, Hanalei had 478 residents only, 193 households, 115 families, and had a population density of 737 people per square mile. More than half of the population were Caucasians (57.11%), 18.41% were Asian, 21.13% were from two or more races, and 4.81% were Hispanics. Native Hawaiians comprised only 2.93% of the entire population.

Hanalei’s zip code is 96714.

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