Kauai in mid-July for honeymoon

My fiancee and I are looking for a great place to stay in mid-July for part of our honeymoon trip but aren%26#39;t interested in the overpriced megaresort thing.

We are leaning towards the Poipu area but North shore has not been ruled out. It would be great if we found a place with:

1) walking distance to swimming beaches and places to eat

2) air-conditioning

We%26#39;ve been browsing on vrbo.com, though any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks,

-bdfan

Kauai in mid-July for honeymoon

Think about staying in Kapa%26#39;a on the east shore. I%26#39;d highly recommend the Kaua%26#39;i Coast Resort. It%26#39;s VERY nice, has a/c and is within walking distance to several restaurants, but the beach is not swimmable; you%26#39;d have to drive either north or south.

Otherwise, I think the north shore might be cooler in July, and the waters should be very calm and pleasant. Others will have to detail lodging.

In Poipu, I understand that the Marriott Waiohai is very nice. Again, others will have to provide options.