KOLOA, KAUAI

Historic and picturesque, the Koloa district spans from old Koloa Town to Kauai’s beautiful southern coast in Poipu. Koloa opened its first sugar mill in 1835 and set the precedent for commercial sugar production across the islands. The sugar era opened the door to a wave of immigrants that make up Hawaii’s multicultural population today.

Old Koloa Town has retained much of its charm with shops now occupying the plantation buildings along Koloa Road. Stroll by Koloa’s old-fashioned storefronts and discover special local gifts. Enjoy an island-style ice cream cone under the shade of the large monkey pod trees. And be sure to stop by the Koloa History Center to learn about Koloa’s sweet heritage.

Top places to visit in Koloa:

Koloa Plantation Days

Celebrate Kauai’s plantation past by participating in this annual Koloa event.
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Lappert’s Ice Cream

Founded in Kauai, Lappert’s has been serving hand-made favorites like “Kauai Pie” since 1983.
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Sugar Monument

This monument celebrates the history and people of Kauai’s sugar plantation era.
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Koloa Heritage Trail

The Koloa Heritage Trail covers fourteen cultural, historical, and geological sites from Koloa town to Poipu.
> Learn more about the Koloa Heritage Trail

Poipu Beach Park

This popular beach was once named one of America’s best beaches.
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Spouting Horn Park

Learn about the Hawaiian legend behind this spectacular blowhole.
> Learn more about Spouting Horn