Must-see attractions in North Kohala

  • Moʻokini Heiau

    North Kohala

    It's off the beaten path, but this heiau (temple), near ʻUpolu Point at Hawaiʻi's northernmost tip, is among the oldest (c AD 480) and most historically…

  • Hawaiian Hale (hut), old Hawaiian Village, Lapakahi State Historical Park, North Kohala Coast, between Kawaihae and Hawi
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    Lapakahi State Historical Park

    North Kohala

    This park was a remote fishing village 600 years ago. An unshaded, 1-mile loop trail traverses the 262-acre grounds, passing the remains of stone walls,…

  • Keokea, Hawaii - December 30, 2017: View of the coastline, with a huge dock of rocks and the cliffs in the background.
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    Keokea Beach Park

    North Kohala

    While it has no beach to speak of, this county park, about 3.5 miles from Kapaʻau, has the best picnic spot around: an elevated pavilion with smashing…

  • Site of Kamehameha's Birth

    North Kohala

    A series of low stone walls overlaid on windy grassy fields is all that is left of the birthplace of the most famous monarch in Hawaiian history. Located…

  • Kohala Institute

    North Kohala

    The Institute is an nonprofit that runs educational and preservation programs on 2400 acres that include the ʻIole ahupuaʻa (traditional land division),…

  • Kamehameha Rock

    North Kohala

    According to legend, Kamehameha the Great carried this rock uphill from the beach to demonstrate his prodigious strength. Much later, when a road crew…

  • Kapaʻa Beach Park

    North Kohala

    This seaside park offers a covered picnic area with welcome shade, few people and public toilets. It is simple and clean, with nice coastal and Maui views…

  • Hawi Farmers Market

    North Kohala

    All of the funky, organic, crunchy goodness of North Kohala is sold by all of its funky, organic, crunchy characters at this weekly farmers market, held…

  • Kamehameha the Great Statue

    North Kohala

    The statue on the front lawn of the North Kohala Civic Center has a famous twin in Honolulu, standing across from Iolani Palace. The Kapaʻau one was the…

  • Kamehameha Park Complex

    North Kohala

    This county park includes a huge pool (call for opening hours), tennis courts, gym with basketball courts and weight room, and playground. It's a great…

  • Kalahikiola Church

    North Kohala

    In 1855 Protestant missionaries Elias and Ellen Bond built this church on their vast estate. It's not a must-see, but the towering banyan trees and…

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