Koloa – where Hawaiian heritage meets the ocean
You can feel the Hawaii of old in Koloa. The town is hidden behind groups of scented eucalyptus trees on the gorgeous south coast of Kauai and known for being the spot of the Aloha State's first sugarcane plantation. The wood-faced buildings of that 19th-century growing boom still dot the heritage town center, while ruined remains of sugarcane farms can be explored on the outskirts. The salt-wash of the ocean is another pull. Don the hibiscus garlands and wax down the board – loads of Koloa vacation rentals sit right next to palm-fringed beaches where the surf rolls in.
Activities and attractions in Koloa
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in town? Travelers enjoy fun activities like snorkeling, hiking and surfing. Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Koloa a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Kiahuna Golf Course (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Poipu Bay Golf Course (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Kauai Lagoons Golf Club (8.8 mi / 14.1 km)
- Puakea Golf Course (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Catamaran Kahanu (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- The Ocean Course at Hokuala (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
A local Koloa vibe
It's easy to feel like a real local when staying in Koloa vacation rentals. The Monday farmers' market is a chance to mingle with the folk who call this corner of Kauai their home, not to mention buy some regional produce to cook up in your private kitchen and get the taste buds tingling, later on. There are traditional Hawaiian cookhouses and surf shacks to dine and drink in. There are heritage walking routes that take you past age-old remnants of the sugarcane-growing era, plus all those charming regional delicatessens and shops.
Seasonal weather in Koloa
Travelers speak highly of Koloa for its snorkeling and surfing. If warm-weather activities are high on your list, September, August, October and July are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 79°F.
Coastal peaks and wavy beaches in Koloa
Koloa is a small town, tucked between pockets of palm and eucalyptus just a whisker away from the beautiful south coast of Kauai. Loads of Koloa vacation rentals in Poipu have oceanfront views and walking access to the beaches. The best sit between the headlands in the Poipu Beach Park, offering access to gold-glinting sands and little clusters of black-rock reefs underwater. Other coves have waves that are primed for surfers, or lanky palms that cast shade over the hammocks. If you want an adventure, the Napali Coast awaits to the north – it's sure to get you gasping with its soaring, jungle-clad cliffs.
Transportation to and around Koloa
The nearest airport is in Lihue Airport (LIH), located 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from the city center.
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