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services and rents high quality bikes - including full-suspension mountain bikes and spe-
cialized road bikes, maintained by experienced cyc-lists. Prices include helmet and lock.
Sleeping
Waipouli is sandwiched between Wailua and Kapaʻa, both with plenty of options.
Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa
RESORT $$$
MAP
(
800-688-7444, 822-6000;
www.outriggerwaipouli.com
; 4-820 Kuhio Hwy; 1/2br from $225/
275;
) The surrounding strip malls and traffic belie this condo's cachet as the
Eastside's newest and fanciest. Units are law-firm handsome with 37in flat screens,
washer-dryers and an 'extra' bathroom per unit. There's no swimmable beach, but a salt-
water 'river pool' and sand-bottom hot tubs compensate somewhat. Outrigger represents
100 of the 196 total units, but also check
www.vrbo.com
.
Eating & Drinking
While most restaurants have a bar-type area, the best 'nightlife' can be found at Trees
Lounge (
Click here
)
in nearby Wailua.
Tiki Tacos
MEXICAN $
(
823-8226; 4-961 Kuhio Hwy, Waipouli Complex; tacos $5-8; 11am-8pm)
The latest to
spark an island-wide taco craze, this new spot offers authentic
taqueria
gravitas right
down to their house-made tortillas. It does help when the chef is Mexican. Tacos come
with choice of chicken, fish, chorizo, shrimp, beef or pork and are piled with island-
grown cabbage,
queso fresco,
sour cream and onion. Call for takeout.
Tropical Dreams
ICE CREAM $
(
www.tropicaldreamsicecream.com
; 4-831 Kuhio Hwy; one scoop $4.50; noon-9pm Sun-Thu, to
9:30pm Fri & Sat)
A tiny drop of ice-cream heaven set in the Kauaʻi Village complex. This
boutique chain stocks their goods from a rotation of 381 flavors crafted from 85% local
ingredients. They do soft serve as well as old-fashioned scoops. Don't miss it.
Shivalik Indian Cuisine
INDIAN $$$
