Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

  • Hwy. 160, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
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1 (808) 328-2288, +1 808 328 825

Website:

www.nps.gov

This 180 acre national historic park was established in 1961 and was once ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Ratings & Reviews for Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park from Around the Web

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100% of guests recommend this place.

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It is a beautifully maintained park, and it offered a really unique glimpse into what life was like for natives and early settlers. more on TripAdvisor

Today, visitors can reach the Pu `uhonua o Honaunau by driving down a wide, smooth federal highway and walking down a paved ramp to the ancient palace grounds where the chiefs of Kona once relaxed. more on Epinions.com

The site is pristine, gorgeous, and well maintained. more on Yahoo! Travel

Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here. more on GeckoGo

It is very pleasant and is worth bringing a lunch to enjoy by the ocean. more on Epinions.com

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It was just as the rating indicates - average. Not very exciting or fun or anything that would make me go out of my way to come here again. Did see some turtles, and the snorkeling next door ... more on TripAdvisor

This park is a gorgeous beach and sea cliff area. The park itself is interesting, but the views and snorkeling highlight the experience. Note, if you park within the parking lot, you have to walk outs ... more on TripAdvisor

The second time I visited the park in 8 years. It's a magical place. Absolutely gorgeous grounds, one of the most beautiful places on earth for me now. Turtles can be seen regularly. Good visitor cent ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a well laid out park where you can learn about Hawaiian history. Its unique that its not housed indoors but is oceanside which helps with kids - - we also saw a turtle. Each of the exhibits is ... more on TripAdvisor

We went here early one morning and really enjoyed walking around. Like another reviewer said, you'll love the pictures you get here. The tiki reproductions are very neat! Please keep in mind that this ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

A jewel! Not to be missed when you visit the Big Island. The site is pristine, gorgeous, and well maintained.
Also, one of the finest shore dives in Hawaii. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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The temple was completely restored and earned national park status in 1961. During the restoration local artists studied old records ... more on Trekaroo

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