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National Historic Site

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau

Ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau, Painting by Herb Kane

Photo: Herb Kane

About

How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCampingFishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Directions

From Keahole (Kona) International Airport: Head east on Keahole Airport Rd. Turn left at traffic light onto HI-19. Follow HI-19 to Spencer Beach Park Rd. (26.1 mi) Turn left onto HI-270 (0.4 mi) Turn left onto Spencer Beach Park Rd. (0.3 mi) Destination will be second right on Spencer Beach Park Rd. (Approximately 32 minute drive 27.5 mi)

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Weather

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 is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. However, the park and or trail does occasionally close 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.

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