Why go
- Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Kepuhi Beach.
- Served by Hanamaulu Airstrip.
History
Līhuʻe, sometimes written as Lihue, is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Līhuʻe is the second-largest town on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, following Kapaʻa. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 6,455, up from 5,694 at the 2000 census.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 757) · 5 routes: Los Angeles*, Oakland, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle
- American Airlines AA (737, 757) · 4 routes: Los Angeles, Oakland*, Phoenix, San Jose*
- United Airlines UA (757-200, ATR 72) · 4 routes: Denver, Honolulu*, Los Angeles, San Francisco
- US Airways US (717, 757-200, 757) · 3 routes: Honolulu*, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (717) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Kahului
- Delta Air Lines DL (757) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- Island Air (WP) WP (ATR 72) · 1 route: Honolulu
- WestJet WS (737-800) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hanamaulu Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lihue, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.