About the neighborhood

Zip Code 96766, Hawaii, located in Kauai County, offers a relaxed and peaceful environment with calm streets and a slower-paced atmosphere. The neighborhood contains a diverse mix of housing options including single detached homes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings, providing choices for various needs. Educational opportunities are plentiful, featuring convenient access to primary schools as well as several private elementary and high schools nearby. Dining options are abundant, with more than 50 restaurants and cafes available to explore. Convenience is enhanced by about 10 supermarkets within reasonable reach. The area’s gentle terrain makes cycling manageable despite limited bicycling infrastructure.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored method to move around in this postal code is usually driving. However, Zip Code 96766 is not an especially pleasant area for moving around by public transit. Nonetheless, residents have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. Bicycling is difficult in Zip Code 96766 because the bicycling network is not very extensive. Nevertheless, the topography is flat. This postal code is also not particularly convenient for people who like to travel as pedestrians as few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.

Services

In Zip Code 96766, residents will typically be able to reach primary schools without needing a vehicle. In contrast, high schools are not plentiful and accordingly not always within a short distance. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, a vehicle is almost always needed in Zip Code 96766 to reach one of around 20 grocery stores. Nevertheless, pharmacies are generally easy to access without a car and sell some basic food items.

Character

The character of Zip Code 96766 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Zip Code 96766 is fairly good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - although that is not the case near one of the 4 airports (Hanamaulu Airstrip,Lihue,Hi 23 Airstrip,Haiku Airstrip).

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants0.2

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.2

Few or no groceries within a short drive