Comprehensive Resources for Princeville, Kilauea and Hanalei residents and visitors

Namahana School is Now Enrolling 7th Graders for 2026-27

Exciting news for families in the Princeville area: Namahana School is officially open for 7th-grade enrollment for the 2026-27 school year! At Namahana School, learning is personal, hands-on, and community-driven. Students, or haumāna, follow their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) both on campus and out in the community through Ulu ʻĀina field experiences. With a hiki nō (“can do”) attitude, haumāna take charge of their learning, exploring academic and personal interests while growing alongside the same classmates and kumu (teachers/advisors) for 2–3 years in what we call an ʻOhana (advisory). But Namahana isn’t just about students—it’s about the whole ʻohana. Parents ...
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Namahana School kids

There has always been something special about the islands in the Pacific. Hawaii is the southernmost U.S. state, the eighth smallest in land area, and with 1.4 million residents it ranks 13th in population density. With more than 10 million visitors annually, Hawaii is one of the 10 most visited states in the US. 

“There remains today a place of tranquility and serenity. A place bathed in sun and washed with soft breezes, where the air is fragrant with the perfume of ginger and jasmine. A place where the eternal surf causes life to be unhurried and man to be at peace with himself. This place is Princeville.”
From “Princeville: The Origin”

Four of the top 5 beaches on Kauai are on the North Shore. We list them here.

The top 7 Hawaii islands are home to 1,42 million residents. Here is where they live.

Princeville gets 78 inches of rain per year. See a month-by-month breakdown.

100+ beaches and 750 miles of coastline. Read more fascinating Hawaii factoids.

There are 1,300 vacation rentals and a 250 hotel rooms in Princeville. Details here.

Princeville has 1,669 residents that live on 56 streets. More details.

Kauai North Shore Lions Club

Kauai North Shore Lions Golf Tournament for Scholarships

The Kauai North Shore Lions Club marked another successful milestone with the 23rd annual Lions Kauai North Shore Golf Tournament for Scholarships and Educational Programs, ...
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Save the Date event, March 21, 6PM, North Shore.

Save the Date: Third Annual North Shore Give Auction and Gala

North Shore Give will be hosting its third annual North Shore Give Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 21, at the Anaʻina Hou Community Center. This ...
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Heart of Hanalei shopping center, red-roofed building.

Exploring Hanalei’s Chinese Heritage: A Two-Day Lecture & Workshop

Hanalei’s rich cultural tapestry is woven from many histories, and this January, the Hanalei Initiative invites the community to explore an important and often under-told ...
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Kauai Princeville Weather

Princeville Weather Month by Month Many consider Princeville’s weather to be the best on the planet. The sun shines almost every day, it rains almost ...
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Botanical Gardens on the North Shore

Princeville Botanical Gardens and two other beautiful gardens located on the North Shore  The North Shore is blessed with three beautiful Botanical Gardens.   Princeville ...
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Hiking Trails on Kauai’s North Shore

Kauai Hikes North Shore The North Shore of Kauai is a hiking heaven and you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy most of ...
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Beaches on the North Shore

Best Kauai Beaches located on the North Shore The North Shore of Kaua’i is home to some of the best beaches in the world and ...
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5 Reasons to Love the North Shore of Kauai

5 Reasons to Love the North Shore of Kauai Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, and the North Shore of ...
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Kauai Princeville Hotels and Vacation Rentals

Kauai Princeville Hotels and Vacation Rentals There are 250 hotel rooms and another approximately 1,300 vacation rentals (houses and condos) available in Princeville every night. ...
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Princeville Kauai Videos

Great video clips that have been shared online and provide a realistic view of the beauty of the North Shore of Kauai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ybT5zqMYI Princeville Kauai ...
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Princeville Fountain

Princeville Fountain The Princeville Fountain has become one of the North Shoreʻs most iconic and photographed landmarks. When arriving at Princeville via Kuhio Highway the ...
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Map of Princeville

This is an updated map highlighting all the well known spots, beaches, trails, hotels and resorts in Princeville. For more detailed information go to the ...
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