Old Koloa Town
Old Koloa Town
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Dawn Champine Larzelier
Nampa, ID37 contributions
Apr 2021
We enjoyed our afternoon in this little town. The food truck court was open and offered a great selection of foods. the tourist shops were filled with unique offerings. the art galleries had art of all sorts, from photography to paintings and pottery...my only regret here was that the ice cream shop selling dole whip was not open.
Written 19 September 2021
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,082 contributions
Aug 2023
We rented a car and ended up in Koloa many times over the 5 days we were on Kauai. The first time, we were too early for the shops to be open and we just wandered quietly and got some coffee and hit the historic market (that is now stealthily an ABC store). We came back again during business hours and wandered around even more. The history of the area is very interesting if you read the plaques on the buildings.
Written 27 August 2023
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Sightseer59721865544
132 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went on a rainy day so the town wasn't as pretty as in the other reviews. However, it was a good activity to do whilst raining when the beaches and hikes were not an option! Lots to look at and cool shops, was very expensive though
Written 10 May 2024
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Linda Magin
16 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It’s a quaint town with locals working there ( they give great advice for best local food). Unfortunately not many are selling REAL Hawaiian fare anymore. EG the “ Hawaiian Quilts” are from sarongs and made overseas. If looking for small items to take home you will find them here
Written 3 February 2020
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robertrT4940ZT
11 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Cute little town, well maintained with an assortment of gift shops, art galleries and places to grab a snack or a meal. Century old buildings have plaques with information about the structures. Lovely, very large monkey pod tree with twisted limbs. Fun place to stroll around for an hour or so.
Written 6 May 2023
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MSue
Michigan313 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Great way to spend a few hours while it rained. Lots of shops and places to grab a bite to eat. Some of the stores had some quite interesting merchandise! Don't miss the shave ice at The Fresh Shave. Best we had on the entire island!
Written 16 May 2023
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Milli D
Poipu, HI116 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
There are some small shops, restaurants and stores in Old Koloa Town. There are plenty of places to explore and a small memorial park.
Koloa is home to a great farmers market at noon on Mondays. It is where the first mill for sugar cane was built and the buildings still make a wonderful photo opportunity.
Koloa is home to a great farmers market at noon on Mondays. It is where the first mill for sugar cane was built and the buildings still make a wonderful photo opportunity.
Written 25 June 2017
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Veronica Hunter
Medford, NJ6,425 contributions
Sept 2021
Old Koloa Town has many shops, food trucks and a gourmet nut shop ... Sweet Heat macadamias are spicy and delicious.
Written 20 October 2021
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Malice6
Bainbridge Island, WA668 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
This has not changed in the 30 plus years we have been going. Some old dilapidated buildings with newer shops and restaurants inserted into "historic" store fronts.
If you like to shop for t-shirts and eat in mediocre food places, this is for you.
There is really nothing "historic" about it other than it was once a company town for the local sugar mill. Total disconnect between historic past and present tourist shops.
There is really nothing interesting to see or do here.
If you like to shop for t-shirts and eat in mediocre food places, this is for you.
There is really nothing "historic" about it other than it was once a company town for the local sugar mill. Total disconnect between historic past and present tourist shops.
There is really nothing interesting to see or do here.
Written 17 February 2017
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ReachtheBeachKC
Kansas City, MO180 contributions
Jan 2020
we walked around and one place had 40% off but then I saw the same outfits at the Longs Drugstore for less money and not on sale. There is a relatively large grocery store, large for this area of the island called Big Save that i visited more than once
Written 11 February 2020
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What's the name of the Mermaid and fairy's by the variety store round to the left?
Written 25 September 2019
What is the name of the art gallery next to Garden Island Grille? Thanks
Written 2 May 2018
It is the Christian Riso Fine Art and it is open for business. I know the owners and it is NOT closing. They do some of the best framing I have ever seen!!
Written 2 May 2018
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