Kauai’s famed Na Pali Coast is a geological formation unlike any other, rising steeply from the sea with deep and steep valleys carving fingers in its lava face. This seventeen miles of inaccessible coastline is truly majestic when viewed from a boat on the ocean or by air. The rugged terrain of the valleys and pali (cliff) has not changed much since the era of early Hawaiian settlements there around 1200-1400 A.D. The early population of Kauai thrived in the valleys of Na Pali. Historians currently believe the great majority of people lived in these valleys until after the coming of Captain Cook in 1778.The only land access to this remote area is via the Kalalau Trail. A popular hike for active travelers who enjoy wilderness camping, the Kalalau Trail is 11 mile each way and begins tha... 01/08/2016

When someone "discovers" Puako Beach on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii for the first time, usually the words "old Hawaii" get slipped into their enthusiastic description of this very special neighborhood. Don your pareo, we're going back in time with recently sold property prices as well. New Oceanfront Listing in Puako-coming soon! In the meantime, check out my favorite Puako homes for sale → While the first quarter volume of 2010 shows some promise over 2009 for Puako Beach sales (not one sale in Puako in Q1 2009), prices have continued to decline. Two condo units-both on the second floor-sold for $275k and $225k. There haven't yet been any mauka (mountain) side properties sold in Q1, but as far as oceanfront property sales go, we've seen one 750 sq ft traditional beach cottage co... 05/31/2010

  Subdivision Taxkey Location Price MLS# Weliweli Heights 4-2-8-20-4-7 Poipu Makai #B2  $800,000    206435 Princeville 4-5-4-5-24-42 Nihilani - Princeville #14C  $619,900   212856 POIPU BEACH ESTATES 4-2-8-31-168 Poipu Beach Est Lot #:168  $500,000   218198   4-4-5-16-11-1 4841 Lani Rd #A  $129,000  207597 Wailua Homesteads 4-4-2-3-50-1 Kamalu Rd #A  $388,000  215796 Kai Ikena Subdivision 4-2-3-21-53 4063 Oni Pl  $550,000  213599 N & S Olohena 4-4-4-15-3-3 N & S Olohena Lot #:  $1,350,000  216496 Hulu Manu Subd 4-4-6-24-45 5325 Luana St   $395,000  181040 Anini 4-5-3-4-26-1 3591 Anini Rd #A  $999,500  212775 Lihue 4-3-6-10-83-2 2933 Pikake St #2  $309,999  204927 Nonaka Subdivision 4-4-2-22-62 Puupilo Rd  $525,000  210368 Kapaa Meadows Subd 4-4-6-38-75 1605 Kuahale St  $349,000  207429 ... 11/24/2008