Kauai Town Guide
Koloa is a historic south Kauai town known for Old Koloa Town, Hawaii's early sugar plantation history, local shops, dining and nearby Poipu access.
Koloa, also known as Old Koloa Town, is a fast growing tourist destination located 12 miles (19.3 km) from Lihue and 3 (4.8 km) miles from Poipu. In 1835, King Kamehameha III leased the land to Ladd and Company, which made Koloa the first sugar plantation town in Hawaii.
A visit to the Koloa History Center and a tour of the nearby Koloa Heritage Trail will give you an insight into the sugar industry. Here you can also see the remains of an old sugar mill.
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Koloa is located on Kauai's south shore, inland from Poipu and west of Lihue. From Lihue, drive southwest toward Koloa and Poipu. From Poipu, follow the main road inland toward Old Koloa Town, shops and restaurants.
Koloa is on Kauai's south shore, inland from Poipu and west of Lihue. It sits along the route between Lihue, Lawai, Poipu and other south shore areas.
Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, Hawaii's early sugar plantation history, local shops, restaurants, shave ice, the Koloa Heritage Trail and its close access to Poipu.
Yes. Koloa became the site of Hawaii's first successful commercial sugar plantation in 1835, making it an important place in island history.
Yes. Koloa is only a few miles inland from Poipu Beach Park and the south shore resort area, making it an easy stop before or after beach time.
Visitors can browse small shops, eat at local restaurants, stop for shave ice, learn about sugar history and use Koloa as a base for nearby Poipu and south shore attractions.
