Sight South Kona, Big Island
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
A sight in South Kona, Big Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Restored royal grounds and place of refuge on a lava shoreline.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 2 activities. The closest of our other picks is Greenwell Farms, 7.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- South Kona
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Big Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Greenwell Farms
Family Kona coffee farm with free tours and tastings.
Drinks · 7.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Big Island
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is our only sight pick in Big Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Big Island guide.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk crater rims, steam vents and lava tubes around active Kīlauea.
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Kīlauea Iki Trail
4-mile loop through rainforest and across a still-steaming crater floor.
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The Rim at Volcano House
Park lodge dining room with windows over Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Jet-black sand beach where green sea turtles haul out to rest.
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Tex Drive In
Roadside drive-in since 1968, famous for hot filled malasadas off Highway 19 on the Hamakua coast.
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ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Short loop through rainforest to a 442-ft waterfall north of Hilo.
When to go
Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- State Highway 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726, USA
- Coordinates
- 19.40880, -155.90261
- Destination
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Website
- nps.gov
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Snorkel next door at Two Step for reef fish and turtles.
Where is Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is at State Highway 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726, USA, in South Kona. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.
Plan Big Island
- Big Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Big Island weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Big Island
- Café 100 Food
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Outdoors
- Kīlauea Iki Trail Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.