Daily Agenda — August 3, 2026

Day Summary

Start slow or go explore — the morning is wide open. Wander Kauai's most dramatic coastal trail at Maha'ulepu, watch the ocean thunder through the Spouting Horn lava tube, or simply float at the pool. A light villa lunch resets before the afternoon: Seasport Divers, a 2-tank boat dive, and Lori snorkeling while Eric and Courtney drop down to the reef. Cap the day with dinner at Beach House Restaurant at 6:30 PM — beachfront fine dining just minutes from the resort.

Meals

☀️Breakfast

Eat Out

Option A — Recommended🐟 Little Fish Coffee · 2294 Poipu Rd · Opens 7:30 AM daily · Acai bowls, bagel sandwiches · Order online to skip the line!

Option B — Stay In🏠 Villa Breakfast · Cook at the villa · Easy start before a full day

NotesEat well but not too heavy before the dive

🌿Lunch

🏡 Villa

Where🏠 Villa Sandwiches

MenuSandwiches with lunch meat & condiments · Fairlife milk · Fresh fruit

NotesKeep it light before the afternoon dive — no heavy food, no driving required

🌙Dinner

Eat Out

Where🌊 Beach House Restaurant · 5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa

Reservation✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 6:30 PM · Table for 3

NotesBeachfront fine dining · Sunset views · Steak & fresh Hawaiian fish · Pacific Rim cuisine · ~5 min from resort

Activities & Schedule

Morning

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11:30 AM

Free Morning — Choose Your Own Adventure

🤿 Snorkel Bob's — Rent Gear for Lori ⭐ Do this first — 3236 Poipu Rd, Koloa · (808) 742-2206 · Pick up Lori's snorkel mask, fins & snorkel before the afternoon dive · Quick 10–15 min stop · Opens 8:00 AM.

🏊 Resort Pools — Three pools steps from the villa: Feature Pool, Keiki Pool, and Adults-only Relaxation Pool. Ease into the day.

🏖️ Poipu Beach — Named a "Best Beach" by the Travel Channel. Two crescent-shaped bays, soft sand, monk seal sightings, snorkeling, picnic tables & playground. 5-min walk from the resort.

🤿 Lawa'i Beach Snorkeling — Just west of the resort. Better snorkeling than Poipu with abundant fish and occasional turtles. Small beach — best at low tide. Street parking only.

🥾 Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail — Kauai's best coastal walk. Start at Shipwreck Beach (10-min drive) and follow the cliffside trail east toward Maha'ulepu Beach. Dramatic sea views, moderate terrain — wear river shoes and bring water.

💦 Spouting Horn — A dramatic lava blowhole in Poipu, just 5 min from the resort. Ocean water surges through a lava tube and shoots a tall spout into the air with a deep booming sound. Free to visit. Small vendors market on-site. Best viewed at high tide or when swell is up.

🤿 Snorkeling — Koloa Landing — End of Waikomo Rd, Poipu · ~5 min drive from resort. One of Kauai's best shore snorkel spots — a protected cove with calm water and excellent visibility. Sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, eels, and colorful reef fish. Enter via the concrete boat ramp. Best before 10:30 AM. Free entry · Not lifeguarded · Reef-safe sunscreen required.

🍧 Waikomo Shave Ice ⭐ Must Try — South Kauai · Gourmet shave ice with fresh fruit syrups and honey toppings · A quick, essential stop in the Poipu area before the afternoon dive.

All options are free · Be back at the villa by 11:30 AM for lunch before the 12:30 PM dive check-in

12:30 PM↕
5:00 PM
🐠 2-Tank Afternoon Boat Dive — Seasport Divers
Seasport Divers Kauai · 2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756 · South Shore · ~4.5 hours · Depth: 40–60 ft · Gear rental included
Two dive sites selected on the day based on conditions. Divers: Eric & Courtney (certified) · Snorkeler: Lori.

              ✓ Booked · Booking #331902898 (2 divers) & #346084299 (1 snorkeler)
              Check-in: 12:30 PM sharp · Return: ~5:00 PM
              Liability waivers required — sign after Courtney is scuba certified
              Gratuity not included — cash or Venmo accepted
            

6:30 PM
🌊 Dinner — Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa · ~5 min from resort · (808) 742-1424 · beachhousekauai.com
Beachfront fine dining with sunset views · Steak & fresh Hawaiian fish · Pacific Rim cuisine · GF options available · $55+/person

              ✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 6:30 PM · Table for 3
            

Potential Dive Sites (2 selected on the day)

Stone House

Dramatic lava formation teeming with marine life

Sheraton Caverns

Lava tubes with moray eels, turtles & reef fish

Beach House Arches

Archways and ledges along the South Shore reef

Harbor Ledges

Calm conditions, excellent visibility

Nukumoi Point

Scenic point dive, chance of larger pelagic species

Notes & Reminders

🗺️ Map → 🧳 Packing List → 🖨️ Print Day (PDF) →

Complete the online waiver before check-in — forwarded in the confirmation email · Do it on your phone ahead of time to speed up check-in · No printing required
Bring proof of certification — physical card, e-card, or photo of your card on your phone · Must show at check-in at 12:30 PM
Arrive promptly at 12:30 PM · 2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Come in swim things and bring a towel
Eat a good meal before the dive but avoid anything too heavy — seasickness is real at 40–60 ft
Underwater camera or GoPro highly recommended — bring it!
Reef-safe sunscreen only on the boat and at the beach
Gratuity not included — cash or Venmo · Tip the crew if they took good care of you
🌊 Check ocean conditions before any free-morning swim: hioceansafety.com — Lawa'i Beach and Maha'ulepu are not lifeguarded · Poipu Beach has lifeguards if you want a safer option
🌊 Beach House Restaurant · ✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 6:30 PM · 5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa · ~5 min from resort
📞 Call Hukilau Lanai between 5–9 PM · (808) 822-0600 · Let them know it's your 15-year anniversary and request a table on the ocean side of the restaurant · Reservation is Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00 PM

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