Landmark· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
19° 40.7′ N · 156° 1.3′ W
A 1,160-acre park right beside Honokohau Harbor protecting three ancient fishponds (Kaloko, 'Aimakapa and the 'Ai'opio fishtrap), petroglyphs, heiau and house sites of a settlement of several hundred people. Turtles bask on the salt-and-pepper sand of Honokohau Beach, a short walk from the harbor.
Practical
Coordinate from Wikipedia. The park is open sunrise to sunset; Hale Ho'okipa visitor center (74-4968 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy) is open 8:30am to 4pm daily and its parking lot closes at 4pm; Kaloko Road is open to cars 8am to 5pm. No entrance fee is listed on the NPS fees page. From the boat: walk north from the harbor's north side (park near Maliu Point) to 'Ai'opio Beach and Honokohau Beach (19.67678, -156.02696); the Queen's Bath brackish pool is behind the north end. Give basking turtles room and respect archaeological features. Contact (808) 329-6881 ext. 1329.
Best for
Walk from the slip to fishponds, petroglyphs and turtles
Nearby
- Kaloko-Honokohau Trails (Ala Mauka Makai and Coastal Trail)Right here
- Propane Refills (Alii Gas, Kona)0.4 NM away
- Costco Kona0.5 NM away
- Harbor House Restaurant (Honokohau)0.5 NM away
- Honokohau Anchorage (north of the entrance)0.5 NM away
- Honokohau Chandleries and Marine Supply0.5 NM away
- Sea Store and Deli (Honokohau)0.5 NM away
- The Yard (formerly Gentry's Kona Marina) Boatyard0.5 NM away
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