99 thoughts on “Kauai Tourism Plan Will Include New Fees And Enforcement”
carol w
Truly sad that it has to come to this at all …I dont get a gut feeling that the fees are about keeping people to a minimum..it seems everywhere in the US parks and rec are making up lost revenue from covid…Restrict that trail completely if its dangerous and costly to rescue services..Kauai was on my bucket list…Mahalo
I think most of it is a really good idea as long as it’s like Ke’e where locals can still enjoy with Ideas but for kids will they need state IDs also or school IDs or is the adults good enough I hope. Maybe we could get more lifeguards with the fundings too and less money wasted on search and rescues from visitors ignoring signs and getting injured or death because it’s been ridiculous the amount of money spent thousands and thousands every year not to mention lives lost and more cultural jobs for locals to safety and aloha so they may leave and come back again.
I have always come to Hawaii with reverence and respect, but I have seen others who have not. I support and appreciate any experimental methods to preserve the land and the culture. Fees at any or all of the beach parks/popular attractions (Locals should be exempt from paying) might provide resources to deal with environmental problems, but won’t fix bad attitudes. Thank you very much.
Wow ! WOW !
My Mom and Step dad bought Timeshare in Poipu almost 30 Years ago I Took mom for 6 years she passed away just after Covid started
Friend and I went the last 2 years and starting seeing shut downs and park charges I get it .
Have seen Dum ass Tourists and Dum ass Locals over the 8 years I’ve been coming met lots of New Friends.
It’s Sad that we Can’t expect Aloha from All so something needs to be Done for the Islands to Have Peace so Rules need to Be for all with Respect for the Islands .
Maybe some kind of Volunteer work and you get Comps passes that can be used at parks and Such but have to be Good for ? 2 years or something in that person Name
Aloha Rob and Jeff. Thanks for the new info on current issues over there. Looks like a visitor fee may be a way to deal with funding and having a reservation system like the current one in effect for Haena,Na Pali,etc is working so far. It will be interesting to see how things are going when I come back in October. Happy Holidays and stay safe.
Aloha! I have visited the island of kauai twice and I am in love with her, true paradise! I’m not big on politics but I do agree that the island must be preserved and looked after. So having a fee might be very beneficial for all. Mahalo.
Hi Mark, I have vacationed on Oahu 8 times with the average stay being 16 days. Numerous times I have heard that Tourists are to blame for garbage left behind in all sorts of places. From what I’ve seen and experienced extremely little is being done by Tourists. The garbage that I have seen is from locals leaving beer bottles and cans in beach areas, parking lots, etc. as well as other consumables packaging. The garbage cans are only 15 to 20 feet away! Then of course the Homeless Encampments near or on the Beaches with their strewn garbage. Stop blaming Tourists for Everything when they cause very little!
I 100% agree. While large groups in tourism isn’t great for the island, locals (people who live on island to be politically correct) also play a part. I worked at Hula Grill Maui and Keokis Kauai…not one side is 100% innocent and both need to do their part.
Agree 100% some of the dirtiest places , not mentioning encampments are places that are ‘local only’ that tourists are no where to be seen. Not to mention their was still liter around durning COVID lockdowns.
Aloha guys. How can the enforcement of fees be made for visiting Hanalei? Will everyone have to show ID to get in? I consider myself a “local” even though I don’t live there after 45 yrs of visiting.Talk about a traffic pile-up. Like a DUI checkpoint.How much is the fee going to be for a day? Absurd or reasonable. Per car or per person?
Has anyone thought to just allow cars with even numbers to park at these access places on even numbered days, and odd for odd days.
Locals are always welcome. Make it simple reservations are a pain in the…
You apply this to the Canyon, and any other super busy places.
I’m I being too simplistic?
If you cut access in half don’t you think everyone tourists and locals would be happy??
And what of the tourist who’s only there for a very few days? His visit would totally be dependent on the luck of the rental car license plate lottery.
I have not been to any other Island/County other than Oahu. I would hope that any implementation begins as a softer touch from the beginning. The softer option progressing within 3 months, at the most, to full implementation will help people be more aware and used to it. Feedback will inform people of the changes. Good luck with the transformation, you may have your hands full and need it.
Hi George H. It’s most/all of the Islands doing the Exact same thing. Hearing excuses of pre-planned and pre-approved construction means nothing, people have been complaining about too many Tourists for years. Accommodating the Resorts instead of the general public where the Real Need Exists is Wrong! Demand Accountability, Demand New Fair Housing Construction. Allowing Officials to continue ignoring the problem of inadequacies in the housing market will only generate more Tourists and More Resort Construction.
I can understand the need for some fees, but I hope there is the option to pay a weekly fee instead of daily. My family has been coming to Kauai several times a year for 30+ years, and Hanalai has been my refuge and solace since I was a child. I am there almost every day when I visit, sometimes for a few hours, or some days only for a short few minutes to seek balance for my day. Our family loves Kauai as a second home and makes every effort to respect the Island and the people of Kauai, and strive to give in return as much as Kauai gives to us. I’m sad to see the need for these changes for Kauai.
Truly sad that it has to come to this at all …I dont get a gut feeling that the fees are about keeping people to a minimum..it seems everywhere in the US parks and rec are making up lost revenue from covid…Restrict that trail completely if its dangerous and costly to rescue services..Kauai was on my bucket list…Mahalo
I think most of it is a really good idea as long as it’s like Ke’e where locals can still enjoy with Ideas but for kids will they need state IDs also or school IDs or is the adults good enough I hope. Maybe we could get more lifeguards with the fundings too and less money wasted on search and rescues from visitors ignoring signs and getting injured or death because it’s been ridiculous the amount of money spent thousands and thousands every year not to mention lives lost and more cultural jobs for locals to safety and aloha so they may leave and come back again.
I have always come to Hawaii with reverence and respect, but I have seen others who have not. I support and appreciate any experimental methods to preserve the land and the culture. Fees at any or all of the beach parks/popular attractions (Locals should be exempt from paying) might provide resources to deal with environmental problems, but won’t fix bad attitudes. Thank you very much.
Wow ! WOW !
My Mom and Step dad bought Timeshare in Poipu almost 30 Years ago I Took mom for 6 years she passed away just after Covid started
Friend and I went the last 2 years and starting seeing shut downs and park charges I get it .
Have seen Dum ass Tourists and Dum ass Locals over the 8 years I’ve been coming met lots of New Friends.
It’s Sad that we Can’t expect Aloha from All so something needs to be Done for the Islands to Have Peace so Rules need to Be for all with Respect for the Islands .
Maybe some kind of Volunteer work and you get Comps passes that can be used at parks and Such but have to be Good for ? 2 years or something in that person Name
Aloha Rob and Jeff. Thanks for the new info on current issues over there. Looks like a visitor fee may be a way to deal with funding and having a reservation system like the current one in effect for Haena,Na Pali,etc is working so far. It will be interesting to see how things are going when I come back in October. Happy Holidays and stay safe.
Hi Debra.
Thanks again. And Happy 4th.
Aloha.
Aloha! I have visited the island of kauai twice and I am in love with her, true paradise! I’m not big on politics but I do agree that the island must be preserved and looked after. So having a fee might be very beneficial for all. Mahalo.
Hi Mark, I have vacationed on Oahu 8 times with the average stay being 16 days. Numerous times I have heard that Tourists are to blame for garbage left behind in all sorts of places. From what I’ve seen and experienced extremely little is being done by Tourists. The garbage that I have seen is from locals leaving beer bottles and cans in beach areas, parking lots, etc. as well as other consumables packaging. The garbage cans are only 15 to 20 feet away! Then of course the Homeless Encampments near or on the Beaches with their strewn garbage. Stop blaming Tourists for Everything when they cause very little!
I 100% agree. While large groups in tourism isn’t great for the island, locals (people who live on island to be politically correct) also play a part. I worked at Hula Grill Maui and Keokis Kauai…not one side is 100% innocent and both need to do their part.
Agree 100% some of the dirtiest places , not mentioning encampments are places that are ‘local only’ that tourists are no where to be seen. Not to mention their was still liter around durning COVID lockdowns.
Aloha guys. How can the enforcement of fees be made for visiting Hanalei? Will everyone have to show ID to get in? I consider myself a “local” even though I don’t live there after 45 yrs of visiting.Talk about a traffic pile-up. Like a DUI checkpoint.How much is the fee going to be for a day? Absurd or reasonable. Per car or per person?
Never consider yourself a local just because you’ve been coming a lot let them determine that
Erika,
Once again, who are you to tell others, what to consider themselves. Why don’t you just worry about Erika.
Considering yourself a local just becasue you’ve been visiting here for many years shows your complete lack of understanding of Kauai’s culture.
Has anyone thought to just allow cars with even numbers to park at these access places on even numbered days, and odd for odd days.
Locals are always welcome. Make it simple reservations are a pain in the…
You apply this to the Canyon, and any other super busy places.
I’m I being too simplistic?
If you cut access in half don’t you think everyone tourists and locals would be happy??
Wow…….two Randy R’s, that’s going to be confusing.
And what of the tourist who’s only there for a very few days? His visit would totally be dependent on the luck of the rental car license plate lottery.
Hanalei is one of the best towns and beaches around. As a visitor, I’m good with whatever fees are required to enter for visitors.
Agreed. Especially to help preserve!
I have not been to any other Island/County other than Oahu. I would hope that any implementation begins as a softer touch from the beginning. The softer option progressing within 3 months, at the most, to full implementation will help people be more aware and used to it. Feedback will inform people of the changes. Good luck with the transformation, you may have your hands full and need it.
Kauai is concerned about over tourism, so it approves a new hotel and a 200 plus condo development in a vacation rental zone in Poipu!
Hi George H. It’s most/all of the Islands doing the Exact same thing. Hearing excuses of pre-planned and pre-approved construction means nothing, people have been complaining about too many Tourists for years. Accommodating the Resorts instead of the general public where the Real Need Exists is Wrong! Demand Accountability, Demand New Fair Housing Construction. Allowing Officials to continue ignoring the problem of inadequacies in the housing market will only generate more Tourists and More Resort Construction.
I can understand the need for some fees, but I hope there is the option to pay a weekly fee instead of daily. My family has been coming to Kauai several times a year for 30+ years, and Hanalai has been my refuge and solace since I was a child. I am there almost every day when I visit, sometimes for a few hours, or some days only for a short few minutes to seek balance for my day. Our family loves Kauai as a second home and makes every effort to respect the Island and the people of Kauai, and strive to give in return as much as Kauai gives to us. I’m sad to see the need for these changes for Kauai.