Koloa Mini Guide Vacation Rentals, Nightlife, Beaches, Activities, Things To See & Do in Koloa
Koloa is the lively area on the southern coast of Kauai next to Poipu beach and is just 12 miles from Lihue international airport.
This tourist friendly area offers an unforgettable vacation with its glorious white sandy beaches, Hawaiian culture and spectacular coastal scenery - a perfect place for a family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic getaway.
As a vacation hot spot, Koloa is also home to many beach front properties where you can rent a villa or condo knowing that all the local amenities around the beach and downtown are close by. In the winter, you may even spot Humpback Whales and pods of dolphins from your balcony!
| Top things to see and do | |
|---|---|
| See the amazing Na Pali Coast by boat | ✔ |
| Visit the Na `Aina Kai Botanical Gardens | ✔ |
| Farmers market at Koloa | ✔ |
| Explore the Moir Gardens | ✔ |
| Hike the 2 mile coastal trail to Mahaulepu Beach | ✔ |
| Helicopter ride over the lush interior | ✔ |
| Tour of the Kauai Coffee Company plantation | ✔ |
Koloa Nightlife
The evening entertainment at Koloa is great fun with plenty of beach bars, restaurants and shops plus the shows and entertainers laid on by the resort hotels such as the Sheraton Kauai Resort are not to be missed.
As sunset approaches which in the summer is around 7pm, some of the best place to experience authentic Kauai nightlife in Koloa is to make camp at one of the beach bars and restaurants, watch the waves tumble on to the beach and dine under the stars to the sounds of an Hawaiian band.
Koloa Beaches
One of the best beaches in Koloa is Poipu beach just 3 miles from downtown. It gets very busy at weekends and is popular with families as it has a lifeguide, restrooms and showers.
Other beaches close to Koloa...
- Lawai Beach - good for snorkelling
- Brennecke’s Beach - body boarding
- Lawai Beach
Featured Koloa Condominiums
Koloa Vacation Rentals
Similar to many tourist areas in Kauai, the accommodation options in and around Koloa cater for all budgets and tastes from simple condominiums to luxurious beach villas.
Experience the very best of Koloa by staying in a vacation rental. Many of the holiday homes are condos or houses set within walking distance of the palm fringed beaches and local amenities.
Wake up in your self catering Koloa condominium to breathtaking views of the coast and the roaring waves of the Pacific Ocean, before heading off to one of the local beaches to relax, do some watersports, top up your tan or do some sightseeing.
| Activities | |
|---|---|
| Spa & wellbeing at the resort hotels | ✔ |
| Horse riding tours | ✔ |
| Mountain tubing through the flumes & tunnels | ✔ |
| Kayak up the Wailua River | ✔ |
| Koloa zipline | ✔ |
| Surf, windsurfing, sailing, boogie boarding | ✔ |
| Kiahuna Golf Club | ✔ |
Twin centre holidays
If you are visiting Koloa, a popular option is to combine your stay with a few days relaxing by the shores at one of the other beach resorts on Kauai or perhaps on one of the other Hawaiian islands. Popular destinations include...
- Kailua-Kona - Big Island Hawaii
- Kapolei - Oahu
- Honolulu - Oahu
Our view on Koloa
A lovely location for a relaxing romantic getaway or a family holiday, Koloa is blessed with stunning scenery, white sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and plenty of activities for all ages.
