Lihue farmers markets and accommodations

Farmers Markets & Where to Stay

Experience local life at Lihue's markets and find your perfect home base

Written by a Local Expert

Farmers Markets: The Heart of Local Life

The absolute best way to taste the real Kauai is to visit one of our farmers markets. This is where you can buy everything from sweet apple bananas and sunrise papayas to fresh-caught ahi, vibrant tropical flowers, and locally made jams and honey. It's an experience for all the senses.

16 Grove Farm Market (Saturdays)

This is the big one. Consistently voted the "Best of Kauai," this market at Puhi Park from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM is a must-do Saturday morning activity. You'll find everything: produce, fresh fish, hot food stands, local crafts, and live music. It's a vibrant community gathering.

17 Kauai Community Market (Saturdays)

Another fantastic Saturday option at Kauai Community College from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM with a huge array of vendors. It strongly features Kauai Grown products and even produce from the college's own sustainable farming students. A great place to find unique food products like local cheese, coffee, and honey.

18 Pau Hana Monday Market

At Kukui Grove Center on Mondays from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, this is a great "after work" market. Perfect for stocking up on farm-fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and local snacks for the week ahead.

19 Lihue Sunshine Market (Tuesdays)

At the Historic County Building on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this is a quick, no-frills, produce-only market run by the county. It's an ideal stop for grabbing some fresh fruit for a beach picnic.

🗓️ Saturday Markets

Grove Farm Market: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Puhi Park

Kauai Community Market: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM at KCC

🗓️ Weekday Markets

Monday: Pau Hana Market 3:00 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: Sunshine Market 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where to Stay: Your Lihue Home Base

Choosing Lihue as your home base gives you access to a wide range of accommodations, from sprawling beachfront resorts to charming, budget-friendly inns. Its central location means you're never too far from anywhere on the island.

Beachfront Luxury

The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue

Sits right on Kalapaki Beach. It boasts the largest single-level swimming pool in all of Hawaii, an on-site luau, multiple restaurants, and a complimentary shuttle to and from the Lihue airport, making your arrival and departure seamless.

Marriott's Kauai Beach Club

Also located on the golden sands of Kalapaki Beach, offering world-class amenities, gorgeous pools, and direct access to the calm swimming and paddleboarding waters of the bay.

Mid-Range Comfort

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

Located just north of Lihue proper, offers solid amenities and a great location right on the water, making it a fantastic value.

Banyan Harbor Resort

An excellent choice for families or anyone wanting a bit more space. This resort offers condominium-style accommodations with full kitchens, giving you the flexibility to prepare some of your own meals with all the fresh ingredients you found at the farmers market.

Budget-Friendly Charm

Kauai Inn

Offers a taste of old Kauai. This charming and historic inn was formerly the Lihue Hotel, which dates back to the early 20th century, and it retains a classic, relaxed island charm.

Tip Top Motel

Isn't fancy, but it's clean, affordable, and a true landmark. Staying here is an experience in itself, and you have the unbeatable advantage of being right upstairs from the best breakfast spot on the entire island.