Breathtaking Areas In Kauai Real Estate You Don't Want To Miss
If you are considering purchasing Kauai real estate, there are some lush, beautiful areas that you just cannot miss when you are searching for your dream property. From beautiful beaches to lush forests, Kauai offers something for everyone. Check out these six areas on Kauai before you decide on any one spot:
The Alakai Wilderness Preserve: This area of Kauai sounds like the last place heaven would be, yet it is precisely what paradise is to many people. Although the locals refer to it as 'Alaka'i swamp' it is not a swamp, but a natural preserve of bog land. These bogs are great to hike at any time, and were created by their proximity to Mount Wai'ale'ale, which is one of the wettest places on earth. If you enjoy nature then this is a great place to explore and 'discover' for yourself the rare plants and birds that live here.
Hanalei Bay: Those that are looking for tropical Kauai real estate need look no further than Hanalei Bay. This is the biggest bay that lies on the island and is located on the North Shore. With over two beautiful miles of soft, sandy beaches for you to enjoy, you will love the green mountain backdrop that surrounds the area. And, with the beautiful town of Hanalei right in the middle of the area, you'll find some of the most gorgeous real estate in the world.
Ke'e Beach: One of the island's most beautiful beaches, Ke'e Beach is only reached by a foot path into the Na Pali coastline. You'll find a beautiful, shallow beach here where there is little current and very few waves. For those with families, this is a wonderful place to spend the day with the kids, swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water. There are some absolutely beautiful patches of land around the area, and you can easily find a Realtor to help you purchase property near this beautiful beach.
Limahuli Garden and Preserve: For any outdoors person who loves hiking and some breathtaking natural views, this preserve is where you want to be. You'll find that it lives up to the awards that it has won - such as the best natural botanical garden in the US - and you won't want to miss anything here when you hike. There are residential areas nearby that have homes and vacant land you can purchase from which to enjoy the views and wonders of Limahuli Gardens.
Wailua River State Park: This park is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery to be found on Kauai and to great outdoor sports such as kayaking and canoeing. You will find magnificent views here such as the 150-foot Opaeka'a Falls, a breathtaking waterfall you simply have to see to believe. There are a couple of residential neighborhoods surrounding the park from which to enjoy the area's natural beauty and river activities.
Waimea Canyon State Park: Mark Twain called this 'the Grand Canyon of Hawaii', and while it has a long way to go to emulate the depth of that state feature, it contains a lot more natural wildlife and is more stunning to see. It has a massive volcano right in the center, which is what created the canyon originally, and the flowers, trees and rare birds it contains are found only on this island. It is more like Hawaii's Galapagos than Grand Canyon, and if you purchase your Kauai Real Estate here, you will have something unique that none of your friends or relatives will have. A piece of nature and a piece of history: unique and original! How cool is that?
So there you are. The six most attractive sites offering Kauai real estate that you could find. Perhaps they don't suit you, but you will look far and hard to find anywhere offering the same degree of natural beauty anywhere in the world.
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Published September 1st, 2007
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