Daily Agenda — August 2, 2026

Day Summary

Welcome to Kaua'i! A travel and settling-in day — fly in from LAX, pick up the rental car at Lihue Airport, swing by Uncle's Shave Ice for a first taste of Kauai, then head straight to Oasis on the Beach for an early dinner at 3:30 PM. After dinner, stock up on groceries at Costco (5:00 PM) and Safeway (6:15 PM), then check in to Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club at 7:00 PM and settle into the villa.

Arrival Timeline

9:30 AM

Depart LAX — Alaska Airlines 963

Los Angeles International Airport · Eric · Courtney · Lori · Allow extra time for security

1:39 PM

🌴 Arrive Lihue Airport (LIH)

Eric · Courtney · Lori · Head to baggage claim, then rental car counter

2:30 PM

Avis Rental Car Pickup

3259 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766 · (808) 378-3885 · Booking ID: 42920443US6 · Allow extra time at the counter

2:45 PM

🍧 Uncle's Shave Ice ⭐ Must Try

3-4100 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · Right near the airport — artisanal shave ice with house-made syrups, cream base, and fresh toppings · Quick 10–15 min stop before Costco · Perfect first taste of Kauai

3:30 PM

🌊 Early Dinner — Oasis on the Beach 🔔 Reservation alert set

4-820 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa · Beachfront dining on the east shore · Fresh Hawaiian seafood, local ingredients, ocean views · Great first dinner after a travel day · ~35 min drive from Lihue

5:00 PM

Costco Grocery Run

4444 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766 · Bulk snacks, drinks, sunscreen, weekly essentials, motion sickness meds · Stock up well — full kitchen at the villa

6:15 PM

Safeway Grocery Run

3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · Fresh produce, breakfast items, deli, and anything Costco doesn't carry

7:00 PM

Check In — Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

2249 Poipu Road, Koloa · (808) 742-4400 · Settle in, unpack groceries, relax after a big travel day

Resort at a Glance — Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

Address2249 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI

Phone(808) 742-4400

Check-in / Check-out4:00 PM / 10:00 AM

Pools3 outdoor poolsFeature Pool · Keiki Pool · Adults-only Relaxation Pool

On-site DiningHonu Pool Bar & GrillThe Marketplace — grab-and-go & Starbucks

ParkingComplimentary on-siteChairman Club member benefit

Notes & Reminders

🚗 Avis rental car · Booking ID: 42920443US6 · Allow extra time at the counter — lines can be long on arrival day
💵 No ATMs on Kauai — bring cash from the mainland for tips, or get cash back when grocery shopping at Costco or Safeway
Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Hawaii — stock up now if you didn't bring enough from home
📞 Call Waiohai on 7/12 to request room preferences — 15-year anniversary 🎉 · 1st choice: Room 8109 (honeymoon room) · 2nd choice: Low floor, Hale 1 · 3rd choice: Low floor, Hale 8
🌊 Oasis on the Beach reservation · 🔔 Alert set — reservation confirmed for Aug 2 early dinner

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