Neighborhoods in Lihue, Kauai
Lihue is Kauai’s largest town and the main center or capital of Kauai. Once home to one of Kauai’s largest Sugar Mills, Lihue has been Kauai’s County Seat since 1837. Lihue means “Cold Chill” in Hawaiian and is often ranked among the top 20 cities with the highest average wind speed, at 12.5 mph, per the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC).
Lihue is home to Kauai’s main airport (the Lihue Airport) and Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai’s main seaport. You will find the County Administration Building, Kauai’s largest Hospital (Wilcox), Kauai’s largest shopping center (Kukui Grove Shopping Center), several big-box stores as well as car dealerships, movie theaters, and restaurants all in Lihue.
Despite its development Lihue is a beautiful area, featuring mountain views, where many outdoor activities may be enjoyed. Kalapaki beach, Wailua waterfall, tropical forests along the Wailua River, and three golf courses are just a few of the highlights. There are several historical spots in Lihue including; Alekoko (Menehune Fishpond), Kilohana Estate, Kauai Museum, and Grove Farm Homestead Museum.
Nawiliwili/Kalapaki area
Lihue Court House near Molokoa
There are two public elementary schools in Lihue; Wilcox Elementary School and Kaumualii Elementary School. All of Lihue is zoned to Kamakahelei Middle School and Kauai High School. Island School, a private pre-kindergarten- Grade 12 School, is located in Lihue. Kauai Community College, part of the University of Hawaii system, is also located in Lihue. The Kauai Bus, a public bus system serving the entire island of Kauai, has several stops located in Lihue.
All of these factors make Lihue a convenient area to live in. There are a number of neighborhoods that comprise Lihue. Below these neighborhoods are listed by sections of Zone 3 (Lihue) of Division 4 (Kauai). The lower the section number the further west in Lihue the neighborhood is, the higher the number, the farther East or North the neighborhood is:
Neighborhoods in Lihue, Kauai
Division 4 (Kauai) – Zone 3 (Lihue) – Section number (neighborhood/subdivision)
4-3-1: Kipu & Niumalu
4-3-2: Kupolo Tract, Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili Harbor Lots, Niumalu
4-3-3: Haiku, Kukui Grove Village, Kukui Grove Village-West, Nawiliwili-Niumalu, Pikake Subdivision Ph I, Pikake Subdivision Ph II, Puako Subdivision, Puhi Indusrial Park, Puhi Subdivision, Ulu Ko Subdivision
4-3-5: Kalapaki, Kauai Lagoons, Lihue Airport, Lihue Industrial park
4-3-6: Fairview Business Tract, Fairview Tract, Hale Nani Tract, Hanamaulu, Kalapaki, Lihue Industrial Park, Lihue Residence Lots, Lihue Town Estates, Lihue Town Tract, Molokoa Old Subdivision, Molokoa New Subdivision, Nawiliwili, Ulu Mahi Subdivision, Ulukukui Subdivision
4-3-7: Hanamaulu, Hanamaulu Residence Lots Subdivision, Hanamaulu Town Tract, Kalapaki, Kapaia Town, Lihue Town Tract, Wiliko Homes Tract
4-3-8: Hanamaulu Homes, Isenberg Homes, Isenberg Subdivision, Kalapaki, Nawiliwili, Kapaia Town, Lihue Gardens Subdivision, Lihue Town Tract Camp “A,” Lihue Village Park
4-3-9: Wailua, Wailua Rice Lots, Kula Lots
Below are links to Lihue homes currently for sale, sorted by price range:
Lihue Homes between $100,000 – $500,000
Lihue Homes between $500,000 – $700,000
Lihue Homes between $700,000 – $1,000,000
Lihue Homes $1,000,000 and up
Lihue is comprised of many great neighborhoods. If you are interested in residing in Lihue give us a call and we can help you find the right home in the right neighborhood for you.
