After our helicopter ride in Kauai, we drove around the west side of the island. We were in Waimea around lunchtime and took a risk by stopping at a small roadside place called "The Shrimp Station". My dh loved their shrimp tacos so much we ate them twice in 3 days! After lunch we strolled down the sidewalk and found "JoJo's Shaved Ice" - MY favorite place on the island !
As we drove on out to Polihale Beach we made a wrong turn and ran almost straight into the gate of the Pacific Missile Range. Turning around quickly when signs were everywhere about DANGER MILITARY ONLY, etc. , we were turning pale at the thought of missiles pointed at these poor country tourists who took the wrong turn when we spied two burnt-out vehicles beside the road and figured they must have made the wrong turn before us! After a stress-releiving laugh, we found the "right" road which was really no road at all but a 5-mile series of potholes and washboards, and arrived at the most beautiful beach you can imagine. It is legal to 4-wheel on the beach which is several miles long, very wide and as close to completely deserted as possible. I think on the 5-mile stretch we saw about 6 people! The water there is not safe to swim (very strong and unstable currents straight out into the Pacific) but with a pristine white beach backed by gorgeous towering cliffs, who needs to get in the water?!
On the drive back from Polihale, we stopped at Kauai Coffee Company, tested a few samples, took a stroll beside some of their plants and learned about coffee growing and processing.
On back to the hotel and thus ended one of our perfect days in Kauai.......
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