Koloa, HawaiiOld Koloa Sugar MillNational Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South ShoreMoir GardenMcBryde GardenMakauwahi CaveKipu Falls
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Koloa

Koloa is a town in Kauaʻi district, Hawaii, United States of about 2,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit: 77 beaches & coast, 62 hill stations & viewpoints and 42 waterfalls. The must-see places are Old Koloa Sugar Mill, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore and Moir Garden.

21.9069° N, 159.4699° WPop. 2,144

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Within 30 km145 places
Within 50 km253
Must-see51
Notable209
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Old Koloa Sugar Mill, nature spot near Koloa
Must-see

Old Koloa Sugar Mill

Nature spot · 3 km

National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore, garden near Koloa
Must-see

National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore

Garden · 4 km

Moir Garden, garden near Koloa
Must-see

Moir Garden

Garden · 4 km

Places near Koloa by type

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One day from Koloa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:05 pm

33 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Koloa
  2. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shoregarden · 2 hrs
  3. Moir Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Makauwahi Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Haʻupuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Kipu Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Koloa
Today’s loopKoloaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Koloa?

Old Koloa Sugar Mill (nature spot, about 3 km), National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore (garden, about 4 km), Moir Garden (garden, about 4 km), The Kāneiolouma Complex (heritage site, about 5 km), McBryde Garden (garden, about 5 km), Poʻipū Beach Park (beach, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Koloa?

253 places on Spotwander: 77 beaches & coast, 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to Koloa?

Anini Beach Park, about 1 km by road; Beach House Beach (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Koloa?

Kumanumanu, about 2 km by road; Waiohonu (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Koloa?

Start in Koloa, visit National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore, then Moir Garden, then Makauwahi Cave, then Haʻupu, then Kipu Falls, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.