WESTSIDE Vast, glittering water, furrowed canyons andbleeding-bright bougainvillea set the stage for the dramatic scenes that make up the Westside. Dense with fodder for the hiker-poet, the microclimates of Kokeʻe conjure images ranging from Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s tropical forests to the wilds of AB Guthrie Jr’s Way West. A dash of paniolo (cowboy) peppers the culture here, as does a lifestyle of hunting, surfing and local-style family pride. Churches are unembellished and historical landmarks are sea-battered; revered traditions like salt panning remain intact. The Westside is the least touristy and the most tried-and-true when it comes to sampling a taste of Kauaʻi.

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u GET YOUR GRIND ON ( p186 ) What better way to start your first day in para-dise than with espresso and a smattering of pastries? Feast at Grinds Café, an aptly named restaurant.

v HISTORIC HANAPEPE WALKING TOUR ( p194 ) Go at your own pace on this self-guided tour through Hanapepe for souve-nirs, Hawaiiana objets d’art and a hearkening back to the ‘Old West.’

w SEAWARD ( p204 ) Take in the pleasant drive to Kekaha Beach Park, the last stop before the ‘other’ end of the road. Lounge all day for the cherry on top: a Westside sunset.

x PACIFIC PIZZA & DELI ( p202 ) Prepare for a good night of rest with some fresh cal-

zones while taking in the quaint ambience of these mom-and-pop digs.

y NA PALI COAST CRUISE ( p189 ) Start day two off by experiencing the crown jewel that is the Na Pali Coast from ocean level. No need worry about breakfast; they’ll feed you on board.

U SWEETEN THE DEAL ( p190 ) Give that sea-spent body some sugary reprieve. Near the Port Allen dock, Kauai Chocolate Company serves homemade ice cream or tropical truffles like guava, sugarcane cream and macadamia-nut chocolate.

V WRANGLER’S STEAKHOUSE ( p202 ) Hit up this true paniolo-style spot and brace yourself for a rare filet mignon if you’re hun-gry from all that sea-battering madness.

IN TWO DAYS This leg: 10 miles

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Numila

Kaumakani

Mana

Waimea

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