Discover Kukui‘ula’s residential community and resort on the island’s southern coast
In Partnership with KUKUI‘ULA
Words by the C MAGAZINE EDITORS
On the southern shore of Kaua‘i sits a private community with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean where custom homesites, villas, and cottages converge with The Club, the development’s social center and recreational hub, as well as an upcountry organic farm, lake, and orchard park. KUKUI‘ULA — situated on 1,010 acres in Po‘ipu between the island’s historic Old Koloa Town and the biodiverse, native-plant-rich National Tropical Botanical Garden — is a verdant seaside setting complete with the meditative lava-rock lined Hi‘ilani Spa. There are also saltwater swimming pools, a Tom Weiskopf–designed 18-hole golf course, bocce ball, tennis, pickleball, and sand-pit volleyball courts, as well as bicycles for cruising around the development. Dining spots with Kaua‘i-inspired cuisine draw foodies, as does the 10-acre farm with areas where culinary-minded guests and members can pick tropical fruits, herbs, and other seasonal produce for meals and entertaining.
The Plantation House, overlooking Kukui‘ula Bay Harbor, is the heart of the community
The community includes 10 neighborhoods with homes ranging from one-third acre to three acres, with various versions of island living from the cliffside views of Kula Makai to fairway-adjacent Kainani or Makani Kai, where cooling trade winds blow. Residences near The Club are steps from sports facilities and the wellness rituals, expert-led classes, and rejuvenating pools of the Spa, whereas Kahalawai is perched in the hills with views of open ocean. Guests curious about life at Kukuiʻula can book into The Lodge, a collection of one- to four-bedroom homes with gourmet kitchens and expansive lanai, and experience the community from the inside out.
The Plantation House, overlooking Kukui‘ula Bay Harbor, is the heart of the community with a great room, a wrap-around lanai, views of the 9th and 18th holes on the golf course, and a full menu dishes made with locally grown ingredients at ‘Umeke Kitchen + Bar. It’s also home to the Huaka‘i Outfitters Shop, where adventures can be arranged, including hikes, fishing trips, private charters aboard a 32-foot Yellowfin boat, and guided outings on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe. Kukui‘ula also embraces the surrounding culture with ceremonies at sunrise and sunset, ʻOlelo language classes, lei-making workshops, and immersive experiences grounded in Kaua‘i traditions. kukuiula.com.
Feature image: Golden hour at a custom Kukuiʻula residence.
April 23, 2026.
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