Lihue & Puhi Real Estate

Lihue, the capital and county seat of Kauai, is the island’s government, business, medical, and transportation hub. Encompassing Puhi, Nawiliwili, Niumalu, and Hanamaulu, the area offers unmatched convenience, with government offices, Wilcox Medical Center, and Kauai’s largest shopping center alongside big-box retailers. Kalapaki Bay, Lihue’s main beach, features calm waters, while Nawiliwili Harbor serves recreational boating and cruise ship traffic. Puhi, at the west end of Lihue, is home to Kauai Community College, and Hanamaulu lies to the east. Schools include multiple public elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the private Island School. Lihue’s real estate ranges from residential subdivisions to condo communities, serving its working population with short commutes and all the amenities of a central town.