Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Picnic areas.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Rides and attractions

• Alahaka Ramp
• Kēōkea Hōlua
• Ki‘ilae Village
• Puʻu Honua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

At the park

• Alahaka Heiau exhibit
• Animal Pen exhibit
• Chief Keawe House Complex exhibit
• ‘Ōma‘o Heiau exhibit
• Alahaka Ramp exhibit
• Kēōkea Hōlua exhibit
• Alahaka Bay scenic feature
• Keanae‘e Cliffs scenic feature
• Kiʻi Point scenic feature
• Ki‘ilae Bay scenic feature
• Waiū o Hina Lava Tube scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• ʻĀhinahina Point scenic feature
• ʻĪlio Point scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Ki‘ilae Village
• Puʻu Honua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai 09:00 AM–01:00 PM · Uncle Pomai will be in the Hale wa'a (canoe house) next to station 16.
• Hana Lei with Aunty Melanie Moses 09:00 AM–02:00 PM · This lei making demonstration will be located in the halau by stop 16.
• 'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung
• Ulana 'ie with Melba Medeiros
• Ulana Lau Niu with Aunty Keikiali'i SanFelippo
• Kālai Lā'au - Wood Carving with Lolana Medeiros
• Lomilomi - Hawaiian Massage & Healing with Momi Nobriga Alber in the Hale, 9-2pm. 09:00 AM–02:00 PM · Located in the hale within the "Royal Grounds" in between stations 1 and 2.

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Section of Trail Closed

Please note that the 1871 Trail beyond Alahaka Ramp is closed.

Park alert: Annual and lifetime passes not available for purchase

Annual and lifetime passes are not currently available for purchase at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. As an alternative, you can purchase an annual pass online.

Getting there

From Kailua-Kona: Take Highway 11 south, approximately 20 miles. Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left at the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sign. Travel times will vary due to traffic conditions in North Kona.

Weather & when to go

The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.

Visitor center

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center — The Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Visitor Center and Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association (HPPA) park store is open year-round. — From Kailua-Kona: Take Highway 11 south, approximately 20 miles. Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Honaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left at the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park sign. Travel times will vary due to ongoing construction in North Kona.

Visitor center

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

5 bench, 1 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 picnic area, 7 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1955

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened