Guidebook for Koloa
Food Scene
Our favorite restaurant, which is walking distance right across Poipu Road.
77 locals recommend
Keoki's Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation DrOur favorite restaurant, which is walking distance right across Poipu Road.
Walking distance to the condo! If you day doesn't start until you've had your Starbucks, just stroll across the street to the Poipu Shopping Village.
11 locals recommend
Starbucks
2360 Kiahuna Plantation DrWalking distance to the condo! If you day doesn't start until you've had your Starbucks, just stroll across the street to the Poipu Shopping Village.
Not really a restaurant, but a small family-run business with fresh fish, misc. seafood, and delicacies. My favorite is their "Koloa Pig", which is pulled pork with an unforgettable flavor that is unlike anything I have had elsewhere. Usually, one of our first stops when we visit!
36 locals recommend
Koloa Fish Market
3390 Poipu RdNot really a restaurant, but a small family-run business with fresh fish, misc. seafood, and delicacies. My favorite is their "Koloa Pig", which is pulled pork with an unforgettable flavor that is unlike anything I have had elsewhere. Usually, one of our first stops when we visit!
Sightseeing
A Must-See when you're visiting Kauai. It equals (or possibly surpasses) the Grad Canyon in beauty!
90 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon DriveA Must-See when you're visiting Kauai. It equals (or possibly surpasses) the Grad Canyon in beauty!
take a drive to Princeville on the north part of the island, making sure to stop by this great lighthouse along the way.
169 locals recommend
Kīlauea Lighthouse
3580 Kilauea Rdtake a drive to Princeville on the north part of the island, making sure to stop by this great lighthouse along the way.
A serene beach with tropical trees directly on the beach, and calm waters due to a reef.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
A serene beach with tropical trees directly on the beach, and calm waters due to a reef.
Hanalei Beach
One of the island's great beaches on the north shores area.
Another great beach nearby, it features a protected area which is ideal for young children. Also try the fish-n-chips at Brennecke's restaurant!
11 locals recommend
Brennecke Beach
Another great beach nearby, it features a protected area which is ideal for young children. Also try the fish-n-chips at Brennecke's restaurant!
One of our country's national botanical gardens. It is home to the largest ex situ collection of native Hawaiian flora in existence, extensive plantings of palms, flowering trees, Rubiaceae, and more.
39 locals recommend
National Tropical Botanical Garden
4425 Lawai RdOne of our country's national botanical gardens. It is home to the largest ex situ collection of native Hawaiian flora in existence, extensive plantings of palms, flowering trees, Rubiaceae, and more.
Rent a sit-on-top kayak and paddle up the river where you can beach your kayak and hike through the tropical forest to the "Secret Falls".
21 locals recommend
Wailua River
Rent a sit-on-top kayak and paddle up the river where you can beach your kayak and hike through the tropical forest to the "Secret Falls".
Invoking memories of a 50's surf town, the town Kapa'a has great stores, restaurants, bars, and (of course) great beaches!
51 locals recommend
Kapaʻa
Invoking memories of a 50's surf town, the town Kapa'a has great stores, restaurants, bars, and (of course) great beaches!
Kauai's "Spouting Horn", featuring a geyser that shoots ocean water out of an ancient lava tube is minutes away and worth driving to.
115 locals recommend
Spouting Horn
Kauai's "Spouting Horn", featuring a geyser that shoots ocean water out of an ancient lava tube is minutes away and worth driving to.
Take a drive to the northernmost town on Kauai's east coast. Princeville has great golf, beautiful beaches, and high-end rentals.
39 locals recommend
Princeville
Take a drive to the northernmost town on Kauai's east coast. Princeville has great golf, beautiful beaches, and high-end rentals.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou StThe coolest Costco on the planet!
Visit nearby historic Koloa for restaurants, shops, and some local plantation history.
27 locals recommend
Koloa
Visit nearby historic Koloa for restaurants, shops, and some local plantation history.
Kauai's largest (and only) shopping mall. Home Depot, Costco, Macy's, Ross and many more.
31 locals recommend
Kukui Grove
3-2600 Kaumualii HwyKauai's largest (and only) shopping mall. Home Depot, Costco, Macy's, Ross and many more.
Arts & Culture
Kiahuna Golf Club
2545 Kiahuna Plantation DrA beautiful golf club about one minute's drive from our condo.
Essentials
Big Save Market
5516 Koloa RdThe best place to buy groceries at non-tourist prices.