Sights & Attractions in Big Island

Things to Do in Kohala Coast

Sights Overview
Name Category Location
 
Anaehoomalu Bay
Also known as "A-bay," this expansive stretch of white sand fronts...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
One of Hawaii's finest white-sand beaches, Hapuna is a half-mi-long...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Hawi and Kapaau
Near the birthplace of King Kamehameha, these North Kohala towns...
Towns Kohala Coast
 
Kaunaoa Beach
Hands-down one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Kaunaoa...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Kawaihae Harbor
This no-frills industrial harbor, where in 1793 the first cattle...
Marinas / Piers Kohala Coast
 
Kekaha Kai State Park
It's slow going, down a 1½-mi, narrow, bumpy, gravel road...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Keokea Beach Park
Not a beach per se, this shallow rocky inlet is a great place...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Kiholo Bay
The brilliant turquoise waters of this stunning bay are a cooling...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
King Kamehameha Statue
A statue of Kamehameha the Great, the legendary king who united...
Memorials / Monuments Kohala Coast
 
Kohala Mountain Road Lookout
The road between North Kohala and Waimea is one of the most scenic...
Viewpoints Kohala Coast
 
Kua Bay
This lovely beach is on the northernmost portion of the stretch...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Lapakahi State Historical Park
A self-guided, 1-mi walking tour leads through the ruins of the...
Parks, Historic Districts / Sites Kohala Coast
 
Mahukona Beach Park
Snorkelers and divers will find excitement in the clear waters...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Mookini Heiau
This National Historic Landmark, an isolated heiau (an ancient...
Memorials / Monuments Kohala Coast
 
Pololu Valley Beach
On the North Kohala peninsula, this is one of the Big Island's...
Beaches Kohala Coast
 
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
In 1790 a prophet told King Kamehameha to build a heiau on top...
Historic Districts / Sites Kohala Coast
 
Spencer Beach Park
This white-sand beach is popular with local families because...
Beaches Kohala Coast
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