KAUAI: Coco Palms Resort.
Mar 27, 2019, 4:34 pm
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Coco Palms Resort up for sale again.
Developers who have been working over the past seven years to revitalize the shuttered Coco Palms Resort on Kauai are putting the property on the market.
Developers who have been working over the past seven years to revitalize the shuttered Coco Palms Resort on Kauai are putting the property on the market.
Jun 8, 2019, 8:51 am
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One More Time
https://www.thegardenisland.com/2019...ty-to-be-sold/
If it ever really reopens I suppose I'll book a night or two just because of what it once was. I've got a nostalgic streak a mile wide. It would be stretch walking distance to some interesting dining in Kaapa, but I think still possible.
But still I'll believe it when I see it. It's time has passed and you can't go back. Cultural use makes more sense, and current traffic will overwhelm it.
If it ever really reopens I suppose I'll book a night or two just because of what it once was. I've got a nostalgic streak a mile wide. It would be stretch walking distance to some interesting dining in Kaapa, but I think still possible.
But still I'll believe it when I see it. It's time has passed and you can't go back. Cultural use makes more sense, and current traffic will overwhelm it.
Last edited by jayer; Jun 8, 2019 at 8:57 am
Aug 12, 2020, 10:39 am
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Current Local Newspaper Article
https://www.thegardenisland.com/2020...alms-reviewed/
Not much new news. But with millions already sunk into it, I am standing by for entertaining zoning hearings when the permits expire next year. Probably followed by a lawsuit when the permits are likely not extended (because it's been years, and the county commission telegraphed last time they were through with extensions).
Not much new news. But with millions already sunk into it, I am standing by for entertaining zoning hearings when the permits expire next year. Probably followed by a lawsuit when the permits are likely not extended (because it's been years, and the county commission telegraphed last time they were through with extensions).
Jul 3, 2021, 6:13 am
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The latest in this saga ... A foreclosure auction for the property.
Coco Palms auction July 26 | The Garden Island
Coco Palms auction July 26 | The Garden Island
Jul 4, 2021, 9:49 am
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Will be interesting to see if anyone actually tries to buy it out of foreclosure and do anything with it, which would throw the island for still another loop. Not to mention the high probability of litigation.
Has been an eyesore for decades, and what was an idyllic location has turned into a very congested corner. Badly needs the tract repurposed to a less-dense, more culturally-appropriate something else. Or just back to nature..
Has been an eyesore for decades, and what was an idyllic location has turned into a very congested corner. Badly needs the tract repurposed to a less-dense, more culturally-appropriate something else. Or just back to nature..
Jul 4, 2021, 1:44 pm
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Or it could be a hotel...
Apr 16, 2023, 6:32 pm
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Coco Palms Resort, Famous for Elvis’ ‘Blue Hawaii’ Movie, Will Be Rebuilt
https://www.billboard.com/music/musi...lt-1235303868/
It is unclear which flag it will be under.
https://www.billboard.com/music/musi...lt-1235303868/
It is unclear which flag it will be under.
Apr 16, 2023, 6:45 pm
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The Honolulu Star Advertiser article that is the basis for the billboard story: https://archive.ph/J0DU0
Apr 16, 2023, 8:32 pm
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Coco Palms Resort, Famous for Elvis’ ‘Blue Hawaii’ Movie, Will Be Rebuilt
https://www.billboard.com/music/musi...lt-1235303868/
It is unclear which flag it will be under.
https://www.billboard.com/music/musi...lt-1235303868/
It is unclear which flag it will be under.
The Honolulu Star Advertiser article that is the basis for the billboard story: https://archive.ph/J0DU0
David
Last edited by DELee; Apr 16, 2023 at 8:52 pm Reason: tpyos
Apr 16, 2023, 10:41 pm
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I have a trip planned to the north shore later this year, so I guess I will see if there is any progress on the demolition. It’s been sad to see this place over the years. I didn’t know the history of it until I saw this thread a few years ago.
Apr 17, 2023, 8:24 pm
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Anytime I hear anything about the Coco Palms, I'm reminded of South Park: Going Native (S16:E11)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Native
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Native