488 thoughts on “Infamous Coco Palms Kauai | Why It Just Won’t End”
Tahra
Ever since seeing the movie “Blue Hawaii” I’ve wanted to visit here. When it was ruined by the hurricane I cried. I’ve hoped every day that somehow someone would be able to restore it to what it used to be. It’s sad to see such a beautiful place in ruins. I hope someone can get it rebuilt.
Honeymooned in 1987. Great sinks shaped like seashells. Saw the rebuilding in 2017 and thought we will come back for another stay. So sad to see this. If nothing else give it back to the natives. After all it really is theirs.
We spent our honeymoon here in June 1968, it was beautiful then and quite the place for broke newly weds to stay. This was the highlight resort for us, and could only stay for 3 nights. The balance of our hotels were less $. Went back in 1014, rented a motorcycle, and went inside the fenced area. Looked exactly like 46 years ago…except drapes hanging out Broken windows,signage still in place, large conch shell still hanging in main dining room etc. Many memories. took bunch of pictures and compared to our honeymoon pics, just more grown up foliage.
I pray they reopen. I love the movie blue Hawaii and wanted to have our wedding vows renewed their. And it would be awesome to be where Elvis was when I was a little girl. I loved Elvis and all his movie. I awesome wanted to live in Hawaii.
We honeymooned here in 1971. We have been waiting all these years to return to this beautiful, memorable resort. Sadly, this may never happen. At least in my life time, it appears.
As a Decendant of my great grandmother Queen Kapule, as long as a white man try to change Coco Palms, and expects white people to control CoCo Palms, my Ancestors will not let a white person have her. Coco Palms belongs to us and it will go way under sea level, more then it is now…cause her Descendants (including me) have chanted a curse on that place. Therefore only we have the control of that place
Aloha!
I honor your Descendants, feelings, beliefs and understand.
If so then, take your control and bring back the history!
We all love it, watched it in it’s glory and want that back……
We want to support it, not take it from anyone.
If you are a true descendant of Queen Kapule have you documented your ancestry?
Why even does that in and of itself give you the right to claim this property? Descendants have had over twenty years to come up with a plan and the finances to do something with this property and yet it sits there, a disgrace. Grace and Gus who, yes were white, loved that land and honored it’s heritage, something you’ve seemed to have forgotten.
I’ve seen firsthand how poorly that property has been cared for, the graffiti, garbage, lack of respect for any remaining artwork, let alone the land, coconut grove and lagoon. Maybe think about volunteering to care for the land and it’s history instead of cursing it.
Bringing back the Coco Palms would employ hundreds of people, not only in the reconstruction, but at the property itself.
Yes, people are interested in the “Movie history,” but I can assure you the Hawaiian history and traditions of that area are just as interesting and inspiring, if not more so. Allow people to love this part of Kauai history again.
I just came back from Kaua’i, my first trip. I stayed at a lovely boutique cottage hotel down the street. This is an iconic property. They don’t need a golf course or direct access to the beach. Use a shuttle or enjoy the property. Build a storm wall, and rebuild in the spirit of the island, ecotourism…and set aside a portion of profits to initiatives to help build that hospital, senior center etc. Do it in the spirit of Mrs. G, and the Hawaiian hospitality. That is what saddens me about the large resorts..pretty but no indigenous. I drove everywhere, and it was fine…but those who don’’t want to drive, provide shuttle service. Have storytellers, things to share the history and preserve the culture ,like true artisans on site….do it as a cooperative event..it will make money and be a showplace center of culture…
My wife and I spent my R&R there when I was in Viet Nam . Sadly to remember our 5 day R&R was cut by one day. She had a fall bladder attack on the 4th day. The local hospital was very great, but we hated to leave. Duty called, however we often had a return visit on our “bucket list” for the future. Unfortunately she died before that could be realized. A visit is still on my list.
I pass by this property either to go to Kapa’a where my home is, or up to the heights where I have friends. I’ve always wondered. IF the Coco Palms is ever restored to its former glory, what happens to all those coco trees? I mean, someone has to climb up and remove the fruit. Otherwise, there is a huge liability issue with falling coconuts. Since they are on private property there is no law that says the fruit *must* be removed. On public property, the fruit *has* to be removed because if it’s not, the fruit can fall and seriously injure someone on the ground.
Ever since seeing the movie “Blue Hawaii” I’ve wanted to visit here. When it was ruined by the hurricane I cried. I’ve hoped every day that somehow someone would be able to restore it to what it used to be. It’s sad to see such a beautiful place in ruins. I hope someone can get it rebuilt.
Should fix it then
Honeymooned in 1987. Great sinks shaped like seashells. Saw the rebuilding in 2017 and thought we will come back for another stay. So sad to see this. If nothing else give it back to the natives. After all it really is theirs.
We spent our honeymoon here in June 1968, it was beautiful then and quite the place for broke newly weds to stay. This was the highlight resort for us, and could only stay for 3 nights. The balance of our hotels were less $. Went back in 1014, rented a motorcycle, and went inside the fenced area. Looked exactly like 46 years ago…except drapes hanging out Broken windows,signage still in place, large conch shell still hanging in main dining room etc. Many memories. took bunch of pictures and compared to our honeymoon pics, just more grown up foliage.
I pray they reopen. I love the movie blue Hawaii and wanted to have our wedding vows renewed their. And it would be awesome to be where Elvis was when I was a little girl. I loved Elvis and all his movie. I awesome wanted to live in Hawaii.
We honeymooned here in 1971. We have been waiting all these years to return to this beautiful, memorable resort. Sadly, this may never happen. At least in my life time, it appears.
As a Decendant of my great grandmother Queen Kapule, as long as a white man try to change Coco Palms, and expects white people to control CoCo Palms, my Ancestors will not let a white person have her. Coco Palms belongs to us and it will go way under sea level, more then it is now…cause her Descendants (including me) have chanted a curse on that place. Therefore only we have the control of that place
Aloha!
I honor your Descendants, feelings, beliefs and understand.
If so then, take your control and bring back the history!
We all love it, watched it in it’s glory and want that back……
We want to support it, not take it from anyone.
If you are a true descendant of Queen Kapule have you documented your ancestry?
Why even does that in and of itself give you the right to claim this property? Descendants have had over twenty years to come up with a plan and the finances to do something with this property and yet it sits there, a disgrace. Grace and Gus who, yes were white, loved that land and honored it’s heritage, something you’ve seemed to have forgotten.
I’ve seen firsthand how poorly that property has been cared for, the graffiti, garbage, lack of respect for any remaining artwork, let alone the land, coconut grove and lagoon. Maybe think about volunteering to care for the land and it’s history instead of cursing it.
Bringing back the Coco Palms would employ hundreds of people, not only in the reconstruction, but at the property itself.
Yes, people are interested in the “Movie history,” but I can assure you the Hawaiian history and traditions of that area are just as interesting and inspiring, if not more so. Allow people to love this part of Kauai history again.
I just came back from Kaua’i, my first trip. I stayed at a lovely boutique cottage hotel down the street. This is an iconic property. They don’t need a golf course or direct access to the beach. Use a shuttle or enjoy the property. Build a storm wall, and rebuild in the spirit of the island, ecotourism…and set aside a portion of profits to initiatives to help build that hospital, senior center etc. Do it in the spirit of Mrs. G, and the Hawaiian hospitality. That is what saddens me about the large resorts..pretty but no indigenous. I drove everywhere, and it was fine…but those who don’’t want to drive, provide shuttle service. Have storytellers, things to share the history and preserve the culture ,like true artisans on site….do it as a cooperative event..it will make money and be a showplace center of culture…
Fantastic idea~!!
My wife and I spent my R&R there when I was in Viet Nam . Sadly to remember our 5 day R&R was cut by one day. She had a fall bladder attack on the 4th day. The local hospital was very great, but we hated to leave. Duty called, however we often had a return visit on our “bucket list” for the future. Unfortunately she died before that could be realized. A visit is still on my list.
I too spent my R&R with my wife of one year at The Coco Palms in October 1968. If it ever reopens, we’ll return in a heartbeat!
I pass by this property either to go to Kapa’a where my home is, or up to the heights where I have friends. I’ve always wondered. IF the Coco Palms is ever restored to its former glory, what happens to all those coco trees? I mean, someone has to climb up and remove the fruit. Otherwise, there is a huge liability issue with falling coconuts. Since they are on private property there is no law that says the fruit *must* be removed. On public property, the fruit *has* to be removed because if it’s not, the fruit can fall and seriously injure someone on the ground.