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Things to Do in Kohala Coast
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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 |
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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 |
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Kawaihae Harbor
This no-frills industrial harbor, where in 1793 the first cattle... |
Marinas / Piers | Kohala Coast |
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Kekaha Kai State Park
It's slow going, down a 1½-mi, narrow, bumpy, gravel road... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Keokea Beach Park
Not a beach per se, this shallow rocky inlet is a great place... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Kiholo Bay
The brilliant turquoise waters of this stunning bay are a cooling... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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King Kamehameha Statue
A statue of Kamehameha the Great, the legendary king who united... |
Memorials / Monuments | Kohala Coast |
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Kohala Mountain Road Lookout
The road between North Kohala and Waimea is one of the most scenic... |
Viewpoints | Kohala Coast |
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Kua Bay
This lovely beach is on the northernmost portion of the stretch... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Lapakahi State Historical Park
A self-guided, 1-mi walking tour leads through the ruins of the... |
Parks, Historic Districts / Sites | Kohala Coast |
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Mahukona Beach Park
Snorkelers and divers will find excitement in the clear waters... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Mookini Heiau
This National Historic Landmark, an isolated heiau (an ancient... |
Memorials / Monuments | Kohala Coast |
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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 |
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Spencer Beach Park
This white-sand beach is popular with local families because... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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