About Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and yet, long before written history, the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement upon this ʻaʻā lava.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The Park Visitor Center (Hale Hoʻokipa) is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The physical address is 74-4968 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy (please note that this is not a mailing address), and our contact number is 808-326-9057. The parking area is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Vehicles must be removed from the parking area by 4:00 PM. The Kaloko Road gate is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. An alternative entrance, which provides shorter access to 'Ai'opio Fishtrap, is reached by following Kealakehe P
Activities
Getting There
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawai'i, approximately 3 miles south of the Keahole International Airport (Kailua-Kona Airport) and 3 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona, on the ocean side of Highway 19. The visitor center, Hale Ho'okipa, is located half a mile north of the entrance to Honokōhau Harbor. The Kaloko Road gate is located across the highway from the Kaloko New Industrial Park (across from the big yellow "Kona Trade Center" building).
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Take a Lava Hike!
Many trails in the park were created in ancient times and others are from the historical era. These were trails…
Hiking the entire park trail takes about two hours. On your way to the ocean on the Mauka-Makai trail stop…
Petroglyphs in the Park!
The petroglyphs of Honokōhau are unique. A master craftsman laboring with stone tools and human hands in the hot sun…
View Petroglyphs (carvings on the rock) when hiking the parks main trail to the beach (Mauka-Makai Trail) Wear sturdy closed…
Birdwatching at Kaloko-Honokōhau
Grab your binoculars and set out on a birdwatching adventure along the Kona coastline. See the vibrant yellow saffron finch,…
Become a Junior Ranger at Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP
Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. Opportunities for all ages (even adults, see our…
Ocean Explorations
Imagine how the ancient Hawaiian people who lived here and used the ocean and its abundant resources. This is was…
Explore the coastline of the Park! Some of the wildlife you may see are birds, turtles and if you're lucky…
Picnicking at Kaloko Fishpond
Kaloko Fishpond
Enjoy your lunch under the shade of a coastal tree. After visiting Kaloko Fishpond take a walk on the Ala…
Visitor Centers
Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center
Stop by to receive an orientation at Hale Ho'okipa, the park's Visitor Center and location of the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association Park Store. Please note:…
Hours: The park's visitor center is open every day of the year except one day in mid October for the Ironman Triathlon due to the Highway being closed.
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