As you enjoy all your adventures along the East Side of Kauai, the Coconut Marketplace is the best place to go to get rejuvenated and ready for even more fun. In fact, when visiting nearby beaches without restrooms and other facilities, this marketplace serves as a superb spot to get freshened up in between activities.
You’re always welcome to go buy snacks and drinks from the market or even go all out with a full meal from one of the many restaurants on site. You can then take your meal to their cozy outdoor dining area, which is the perfect spot to chill out and rest up for even more explorations later in the day. Then, you can zip on over to the nearby venues to rent kayaks, bicycles, and any other gear you need to enjoy the island to the fullest.
When you’re in need of fashionable beachwear or formal attire for a glamorous evening out, explore all the clothing shops onsite to find choice pieces. You can even perfect your look with a trip over to the jewelry stores for bracelets, necklaces, and more.
As you explore, be sure to pop into the gift shops all around for locally-made goods of all kinds. Their items work well as souvenirs to commemorate your trip or beautiful gifts to share with your family and friends back home.
Top things to do at Coconut Marketplace include:
Update Your Wardrobe
You have a dozen stellar stores selling apparel and accessories at Coconut Marketplace. As you explore the offerings at each one, you’re sure to walk away with a bounty of goods that suit your physique. For dresses, infinity scarves, and everything in between, you can go on over to Janath Collections. But if you want zany t-shirts, comfy shorts, and swimwear galore, hit up Crazy Shirts instead.
Gear Up for Your Adventures
For even more help gearing up for your adventures, head on over to the rental shops to get bicycles, snorkels, and even kayaks to go. As you browse all their items, you might even find other types of gear you want to try out as you experience all the island has to offer. Just be sure to return your selections on time to avoid paying for additional days — unless you’re looking to head back out the next day as well, that is.
Buy Fun Gifts and Souvenirs
Even if you’re not looking for souvenirs outright, it’s always fun to see what you can find at the gift and specialty boutiques all across Coconut Marketplace. At Auntie Lynda’s Treasures, for example, you can pick up handmade jewelry, home décor made from koa wood, and amazing instruments to play on your travels. Kauai Pottery lets you take home handcrafted treasures that you’ll cherish for a lifetime, including stunning shell earrings and ceramic mugs.
Eat at Awesome Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, sushi, or something altogether different, you can fulfill your cravings at the onsite restaurants. Just be sure to leave at least a tiny bit of room in your belly for Jojo’s Shave Ice, so you can sample their tropical flavors while cooling off in style. Coffee is also available at the market, giving you a chance to rejuvenate your soul before you hit the ground running once again.
Family-friendly events land at Coconut Marketplace on the regular. To find them, you just have to check their Instagram and Facebook pages on the regular. While browsing their social media posts, you’ll likely find announcements about hula shows, musical performances, and many other fun events. They also host a monthly drive-in movie night where everyone comes down for an evening of entertainment without breaking the bank.
Insider Tips:
-On select mornings, you can swing by Coconut Marketplace for fresh produce, honey, and so much more at their bi-weekly farmer’s market.
-While watching the hula dances, they ask that you do not record their show because that could compromise their hard work in choreographing each performance.
-Want event updates sent straight to your email inbox? Just sign up for the Coconut Marketplace newsletter on their website.