Occupation Vacation Property Manager,

Elite Pacific Vacations

How long you have lived in Hawai‘i? 18 years

Moved from Manilla, Phillipines

Favorite beach Hanalei Bay! The bay is beautiful with two miles of sandy beach and a backdrop of the Hanalei mountains and waterfalls. The best part is, this beach really is for everyone! If you want to surf, swim, stand up paddle, take your dog and yourself for leisurely walks, watch the sunset and have a picnic, get a tan…Hanalei Bay is great for the kids and adults of all ages!

Favorite custom/tradition The custom I most appreciate is removing your shoes before entering homes. Why would you want to wear your slippers from the beach or shoes from a hike right into your living room or bedroom?! Plus, there is something about being barefoot that really reminds you that you are living in paradise. I just love approaching a home for a party or gathering and seeing the huge pile of slippers on the lānai!

Favorite place for happy hour Anywhere where my friends are! There are so many great choices. There’s Piazza, Tiki Iniki and Happy Talk on the North Shore to name a few. I have recently discovered Eating House 1849 at The Shops at Kukui‘ula to have a really good pau hana menu. If you are visiting for one to two weeks you could literally go to a different spot every night. I always suggest checking venues to see if they are offering music or entertainment on a certain night first and then planning from there.

Favorite drive I live on the North Shore so I find the drive south to Po‘ipü and even all the way to the west relaxing. Even after living here 18 years, I love the views! Coming down the coast on the East Side you pass some stunning beaches and looking inland you can glimpse Wai‘ale‘ale. You can head south through the ‘tunnel of trees" or head west past more beautiful beaches, towards the end of the road to Polihale, the longest stretch of beach in the state. Sunsets are gorgeous here as well!

Favorite place to catch the sunset I love Kaua‘i sunsets! Nothing beats the sunset on Kaua‘i. My favorite, year-round spot to watch the sunset is the “Kïlauea Strip”, along Kïlauea Road right before you reach the lighthouse. You can park along the side of the road and from this spot you have an elevated perspective of the ocean, Bali Hai and the Hanalei mountain range. In summer months the sun sets over the water, later in the year it sets over the mountains. Hanalei Pier is also a beautiful spot to sunsets during the summer!

Lucky you live hawaii becaUse...it is truly the land of aloha!