After more than 40 years in Ko Olina, Paradise Cove Lū‘au is officially closing. The site is being cleared for redevelopment with plans for a new cultural and entertainment complex called Waianiani at the Cove.
Before it’s gone for good, Paradise Cove is auctioning off just about everything. Tiki statues, canoes, furniture, golf carts, and more. A true end-of-an-era fire sale.
Duke’s at the Cove will anchor the new project. I love Duke’s. No argument there. But I still can’t help feeling a little nostalgic. It was kitschy, sure, but in a good way. It knew exactly what it was, and the location couldn’t have been better. It delivered memories, not just a show. Here’s hoping whatever replaces it remembers that part matters too.
