Princeville Attractions

Princeville, on Kauai's north coast, does not enjoy such a settled climate as the south coast, but has nevertheless been able to develop into a popular holiday resort. The name Princeville arose from a visit there by King Kamehameha IV, his wife, Emma, and their two-year-old son, Albert. The Scottish doctor, Robert Crichton Wyllie, who later became foreign minister under Kamehameha IV and Kamehameha V, was then running a sugar cane and coffee plantation. Dr Wyllie's enthusiasm for the little prince led him to name his plantation Princeville in honor of him.

The coffee plantation was later abandoned and Dr Wyllie sold the sugar cane plantation. Until 1968, cattle rearing became the main source of income.

Since 1969, Princeville has been developed into a holiday resort. Today, the place is well-known for its particularly fine golf course. Luxury hotels offer the tourist every kind of comfort and there is also plenty of sport on offer. The two available beaches are, however, relatively small.