It is a lucky and fortunate opportunity being able to live on this beautiful island of Kauai. As someone who has experience working in the tourist industry, I have heard many times… ” Kauai is our favorite island,” “Kauai is much more relaxing than the other islands,” and “Everyone is so pleasant here.” Kauai is a beautiful place that continues to showcase it’s aloha spirit and the locals and travelers alike can agree.

One area that is located Mauka (mahw-kah, meaning towards upland, mountains) is Wailua. Wailua is located on the east side of the island and is home to the famous Coco Palms, Elvis’ Blue Hawaii, and the Wailua River. Culturally speaking, Wailua (meaning two bodies of water) is known to be a very sacred place in Hawaii. This area was prized because of it’s abundant source of water. Much of the Heiau (hey-ahw, places of worship) can be found along the Wailua River. There are a few great sites that provide information on the history of Wailua, learning about historic sites, and opportunities to partake in cultural experiences.

“This is a view from one of the sleeping giant hiking trails overlooking the Wailua Homesteads area. Beautiful.”

Besides the cultural sites and hiking trails, here are some key locations located in Wailua.

• Opaekaa Falls lookout
• The Wailua Country store, 5990 Kuamo’o Rd.
• The Wailua Homesteads recreational park/ enclosed dog park, Kamalu Rd.
• Kauai Hindu Monastery, 107 Kaholalele Rd.
• Keahua Arboretum ( Loop Rd. Swimming hole), Kuamo’o Rd.

The Wailua Real Estate offers a variety of residential and agricultural vacant land, residential homes, lush landscapes, mountainous views, and some areas with ocean views. The average sales price according to the Hawaii Information services statistics is about $487,000 for residential homes and $280,000 for vacant land within the Wailua area. These numbers fluctuate fairly with the current market trends so it is always best to seek out trending information from a licensed Realtor.

Here is a listing featuring an opportunity to purchase vacant land in Wailua.

This Beautiful Vacant lot of 17,424 sqft (.4 Acres) is currently inhabited with tropical plants. The land upon entry is leveled & slightly slopes downward with high potential for building a beautiful home with a lush tropical view. The property has a water meter already installed near the telephone pole. Peaceful neighborhood and cooler climate. Near multiple hiking trails, Public Recreational Park: Wailua Homesteads, and the community enclosed dog park. Reduced price at $240,000. MLS #289379