Art galleries and boutique shops in Old Kōloa Town

Shopping & Galleries in Old Kōloa Town

Discover authentic art, crafts, and treasures from local artisans

Written by a Local Kauaʻi Expert

Authentic Kauaʻi Shopping: Galleries, Gifts & Boutiques

Kōloa is the perfect place to find a meaningful souvenir that tells a story of the island, far beyond the generic trinkets. The town's galleries and boutiques are filled with the work of local artists and craftspeople.

The Galleries of Kōloa: Art Born from the Island

🎨 Alan Akana Gallery

This is a truly special place. Tucked away in the historic Smith Memorial Parsonage, a beautifully restored plantation home from 1928, the gallery is a peaceful oasis. The resident artist, Alan Akana, who is also the pastor of the adjacent church, creates stunning watercolor paintings that focus exclusively on the vibrant and often endangered native flowers of Hawaiʻi. Visiting is a chance to see the island's fragile beauty through a local artist's eyes.

📷 Fish Eye Kauai Art Gallery

Located in the Waikomo Shops, this gallery showcases the incredible underwater and nature photography of "Scuba Tom," alongside works by other talented Kauaʻi artists. His photos capture the hidden world of our reefs with breathtaking clarity.

🏄 Island Art & Culture

You'll find art celebrating the island's surf culture from artists like Steven Valiere and pieces capturing the unique light and color of Hawaiʻi by painters like Anthony Carnabuci.

Unique Crafts and Boutiques

Wander through the clapboard storefronts and you'll find treasures. Shops like Hawaiian Artisans and Divine Planet offer a curated selection of local crafts, from woodwork to jewelry. For something unique, stop by Emperor's Emporium, which has a beautiful collection of gold and silver jewelry, as well as classic shark-tooth necklaces.

Local Art

Watercolor paintings, underwater photography, surf culture art, and Hawaiian landscape pieces by local artists who call Kauaʻi home.

Handcrafted Jewelry

Gold and silver pieces, traditional shark-tooth necklaces, and local artisan jewelry that captures the spirit of the islands.

Island Crafts

Woodwork, kapa cloth, carvings, and other traditional Hawaiian crafts made by skilled local craftspeople.

💎 Shopping Tips

Look for pieces made by local artists—many galleries will tell you the artist's story
Take your time browsing—the small boutiques reward those who explore
Ask shop owners about the history of their buildings—many have fascinating stories
Support family-run businesses that have been part of the community for generations