The resort was abandoned after hurricane iniki in 1992. South pacific 1958 south pacific put kauai on the map. Jurrasic park, raiders of the lost art, king kong, 7 days, 7 nights, south pacific, blue hawaii, fantasy island show. Just six hours from the west coast, its easy to see why kauai has served as hollywoods tropical back lot since white heat was first filmed here in 1933. The tour is live, narrated, and unique above all others, introducing you to licensed specialty movie and video scenes where various movies have been filmed. Being filmed over 50 years ago, its interesting to see what kauai once was.
Movies and television shows filmed on kauai kauai film. Check out our hawaii movie tours location guide for more. Kauai has been used to imitate central america, asia and even avatars mythical planet. Hilo hattie was cast in blue hawaii, filmed on kauai the garden. Prior to filming, elvis held a special concert in honolulu to raise money for the uss arizona memorial in pearl harbor. Coco palms opened in 1953 on 46acres which had once been home to kauais last queen, queen deborah kapule kekaihaakulou. Bing sold a few records of that one, albeit they were 78s back then, and elvis nicely revives it and sells a few more. We shoot on kauai because its magic, its beautiful, and its america. Kauai celebrating 50th anniversary of elvis presleys blue hawaii. With over 70% of the island being inaccessible by land, kauai is truly best seen from the sky. Rebuilding of blue hawaii hotel begins decades after storm. Sep 28, 2012 to purchased tickets in advance call the kvb at 8082453971.
Kauais resume of blockbuster movies stands alone among the tropical locations of the world. Kauai film commission on one tropical island youll. May 12, 20 coco palms resort where elvis presleys blue hawaii was filmed. Though no longer operating, coco palms resort in wailua, kauai is still one of. Me at coco palms resort elvis presleys blue hawaii. The most spectacular helicopter tour in all of kauai. The kauai movie tour provides an opportunity to experience kauai through this lens, taking you on a guided tour of the islands famous movie locations, including settings for six days. Just north of here, chad gates presley finally marries maile duval joan blackman, to the strains of the hawaiian wedding song, at the lagoon of the coco palms resort, 241 kuhio highway, kapaa.
Elvis presley blue hawaii was filmed here on kauai 50 years ago. The 1960 film first connecting elvis presley with hawaii, blue hawaii, also made kauais former coco palms hotel famous. Elvis at coco palms resort, kauai, hawaii 2015 with. Though no longer operating, coco palms resort in wailua, kauai is still one of the most recognized filming sites for elviss movies. Although it is mentioned in the film that chads parents live in kahala, one of the most expensive and exclusive areas of honolulu in 1961, the view from their lanai porch or terrace shows diamond head as it appears from waikiki and downtown honolulu. According to my where movies were filmed guide, the coco palms was used, lydgate park, the wailua river, and lihue airport was indicated but not really shown. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the kauai museum. Blue hawaii is a fun movie about a twentysomething named chad which grew up in hawaii and recently returned from his time in the military only to have his parents pressure him to work in the family business. The series was filmed predominately on oahu but was not picked up for a second season. Some tours take you to the shuttered coco palms resort, which has been closed to the public since a hurricane hit the island in 1992.
The cast and crew then returned to hollywood where filming continued until may 23rd. Presleys character got married in the 1961 film blue hawaii, decades after a. Filmed on oahu and kauai in the spring of 1961, blue hawaii was released later that year in november and made its debut on kauai as 1962. Me at coco palms resort on kauai, hawaii which was made famous by elvis presleys movie blue hawaii in 1961.
Apr 16, 2020 latest on the pained kauai coco palms hotel, kauais first and arguably most iconic resort ever. Makana, better known as bali hai in the 1950s musical, south pacific, is another wellknown image. Just six hours from the west coast, its easy to see why kauai has served as hollywoods tropical back. Kauai hawaiis fourth largest island is called the garden island. Explore the stunning manawaiopuna falls, also known as jurassic park falls. Oahu the heart of hawaii is home to honolulu and much more. Filmed on oahu, the series episode run lasted only one season. Blue hawaii 1961 elvis filmed blue hawaii on location, using lydgate park and the now closed coco palms resort hotel as a backdrop. Check out our hawaii movie tours location guide for more information about different movie locations in kauai. The woman who personified the happy hawaiian tutu wahine was born clarissa haili in honolul, and.
The island of kauai is renowned across the world for its beauty and its many wonderful natural sites, from gorgeous beaches to lush tropical forests and mountains. Take a helicopter tour of oahu, maui, kauai or the big island. Blue hawaiian helicopters offers the best helicopter tours and sightseeing in hawaii. Filming for blue hawaii began on march 27, 1961 in the lush islands of hawaii. Hanauma bay is the romantic location of elvis presley beach boy days in the film. To purchased tickets in advance call the kvb at 8082453971. Coco palms resort where elvis presleys blue hawaii was. Hilo hattie was cast in blue hawaii, filmed on kauai. Or you can croon along with elvis in blue hawaii in coco palms this is a special treat, as roberts hawaii is the only tour and transportation company with access to this popular site. Coco palms where elvis filmed blue hawaii check out tripadvisor members 10,667 candid photos and videos of kauai. Aug 09, 2017 recognizable locations filmed in the movie include the allerton estate home at the national tropical botanical gardens, king kong mountain, ahukini landing and much of kauais coconut coast.
Inhumans 2017 shots of hawaiis majestic banyan trees and tropical rainforest can be seen in marvels tv series inhumans. Sure its full of cheesy songs and silly plot but this is elvis in one of his finest movies. Movies filmed on kauai the diversity in landscape and beauty of kauai has made it the perfect backdrop for a movie location. This is a fun and safe family activity with land, water, fauna and flora genuinely interpreted. Elvis stayed at the ocean tower at the hilton hawaiian village during filming in oahu from march to april 1961 and that same hotel was used to film many of the famous scenes in the movie. Following presley to kauai in 1963 were hollywoods macho men, john wayne and charlton heston. Blue hawaii 1960 the 1960 film first connecting elvis presley with hawaii, blue hawaii, also made kauais former coco palms hotel famous. Recognizable locations filmed in the movie include the allerton estate home at the national tropical botanical gardens, king kong mountain, ahukini landing and much of kauais coconut coast. Sep 27, 2012 elvis presley blue hawaii was filmed here on kauai 50 years ago.
Coco palms resort where elvis presleys blue hawaii was filmed. Damaged by hurricane iniki in 1992 the storm which also destroyed sets for jurassic park, its currently undergoing a major renovation. The resort includes or is near to culturally significant spots and the sites of some of most important legends and historical events for native hawaiians. Many of the places where elvis presley filmed blue hawaii on the island of oahu are still visible for elvis fans. Blue hawaii celebrates 50 years kauai coco palms hotel. Our guide to movies filmed on kauai includes where to find filming locations near our kauai vacation rentals. Filming for blue hawaii, elvis eighth movie, began on march 27, 1961 in the lush islands of hawaii.
Filmed on oahu and kauai in the spring of 1961, blue hawaii was released later that year in november and made its debut on kauai as 1962 began. Three kauai girls appeared in the movie blue hawaii. Featured prominently in the famous blue hawaii, coco palms closed out the. The hotel was destroyed by hurricane iniki in 1992, and has been closed ever since. When it comes to iconic kauai films, this movie filmed at the coco coco palms hotel, will always be remembered. Apr 14, 2015 me at coco palms resort on kauai, hawaii which was made famous by elvis presleys movie blue hawaii in 1961. Blue hawaiian helicopters best helicopter tours in hawaii. Ever since blue hawaii was released, the coco palms resort held over 500 wedding ceremonies on. He arrived at the recording studio on march 21 to start the recording of the films soundtrack and three weeks later filming had wrapped, with later scenes to be completed at paramount studios. The 1961 elvis presley hit, blue hawaii, was filmed at the hotel. Much of the film was shot on location at the coco palms resort on the east coast of kauai.
Coco palms resort was a resort hotel in wailua, kaua. The event is being commemorated with a special screening this weekend. Activists delay rebirth of hawaii hotel with elvis ties. Three kauai girls elithe aguiar, leimomi buchanan and her sister, marvelyn buchanan appeared in the movie blue hawaii, a musical romantic comedy starring elvis presley, joan blackman and angela. Hanauma bay is also the site of elviss iconic film blue hawaii.
Molokai the island of molokai remains true to its island roots. Elvis presleys eighth film was blue hawaii, filmed in the tropical paradise of the hawaiian islands of oahu and kauai. Wow, i know i have seen this movie probably many years ago, but now i look at it with a whole new appreciation. Maui quaint towns, farms and beautiful beaches await on the valley isle. Despite hurricane iniki destroying the bulk of his jurassic park sets as it ravaged kauai on sept. On this incredible helicopter tour of kauai, youll experience views so beautiful they will take your breath away. Elvis presleys famous movie spots in hawaii rockahula. The famous wedding scene was shot in the lagoon of the coco palms resort in kapaa.
Blue hawaii is a 1961 american musical romantic comedy film directed by norman taurog and starring elvis presley. Feb 16, 2018 activists delay rebirth of hawaii hotel with elvis ties. A fivehour guided kayak tour along the scenic and peaceful hanalei river and bay reef lagoon accompanied by charming waterborne natural historians. Top 20 movies filmed in hawaii most popular hawaii movies. This makes kauai a top choice not only for tourists, but also for movies looking to capitalize on those landscapes and.
Coco palms where elvis filmed blue hawaii picture of. On which island is elvis blue hawaii filmed answers. The house is located on kaikio ewa place, a street named for one of kauais governors who was known throughout the island for having the finest home of his day. Blue hawaii john wayne and lee marvins film donovans reef was also filmed at hanauma bay.
The picturesque hawaiian islands have been the backdrop for over 250 films, from classics like blue hawaii to blockbusters like the hunger games. Blue hawaii elvis presley s biggest box office hit was filmed in 1961 around the wailua river and the soon to be reopened coco coco palms resort. Lanai luxury and rugged nature blend on this enticing island. The writers of hawaii fiveo should be given more credit for. Naturally, blue hawaii doublecanoe weddings became a major selling point for the hotel. I bumped into blue hawaii starring elvis the other night. Jaws it aint, but the prolific director cited this kauai location as his most enjoyable shoot ever. Away from oahu, there was more filming on the smaller, beautiful garden isle of kauai, at lydgate beach, on the east side of the island. Ever since blue hawaii was released, the coco palms resort held over 500 wedding ceremonies on its grounds, annually. Blue hawaii, the title song of this film, was originally from the score of another paramount film waikiki wedding which starred bing crosby in 1937. The best helicopter tour of kauai blue hawaiian helicopters. Start off at the convenient riverside dock and slowly make your way into the heart of kauai. The screenplay by hal kanter was nominated by the writers guild of america in 1962 in the category of best written american musical. Dozens of movies have been filmed in kauai using the napali coast.
You can see ala moana beach park, hanauma bay, tantalus dr overlook, the hilton hawaiian village, coco palms resort, lydgate park and many other. Hank soboleski has been a resident of kauai since the 1960s. The place where the rich and famous once stayed and where elvis presleys blue hawaii was filmed. In fact, the director cast kauai in all of the franchises installments filmed to date. Latest on the pained kauai coco palms hotel, kauais first and arguably most iconic resort ever. This, the place where the rich and famous once stayed and where elvis presleys blue hawaii was filmed. Location shooting took place on the islands of oahu and kauai and was finished by april 17th. Blue hawaii 1961 elvis presleys first hawaiian foray found him getting all shook up on lydgate beach on the coconut coast.
Here is a list of the filming locations for the elvis film blue hawaii 1961. Hilo hattie was cast in blue hawaii, filmed on kauai by hank soboleski, island history sunday, april 12, 2020, 12. We have chosen to name our house blue hawaii house in honor of elvis presleys love for the island of kauai and his most famous hawaiian movie which was filmed on our island. Although that resort is long abandoned, you can still view vintage memorabilia from it while sipping mai tais at. The show was shot on oahu over the course of several months.
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