Huliheʻe Palace
"Kailua-Kona is a vibrant coastal town known for its beaches, shopping, and historic sites, making Huliheʻe Palace a central cultural attraction for both locals and visitors."
A historic Hawaiian palace museum in Kailua-Kona showcasing royal artifacts and architecture.
Keolonāhihi State Historical Park
"Kailua-Kona is a vibrant coastal town known for its beaches, shopping, and historic sites, making it an ideal base for visitors exploring Keolonāhihi State Historical Park."
A historic park preserving ancient Hawaiian temple ruins and cultural sites near Kailua-Kona.
Kīholo State Park Reserve
"A popular tourist destination with shopping, dining, and ocean activities, making it a convenient base for visitors to Kīholo State Park Reserve."
A coastal park with black lava fields, turquoise bays, and abundant wildlife.
Lapakahi State Historical Park
"Kailua-Kona is a major tourist destination with resorts, beaches, and historical sites, drawing visitors interested in exploring the island's west coast and cultural parks."
Lapakahi State Historical Park features ancient Hawaiian village ruins and cultural exhibits on the Kohala coast.
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
"A major tourist destination with beaches, resorts, and historic sites, making it a popular base for exploring the Big Island."
A monument preserving ancient Hawaiian temples and cultural sites on the Kohala coast.
Manukā State Wayside
"A popular tourist hub known for its beaches, shops, and historic sites. Visitors often stop at Manukā State Wayside while exploring the southern coast or heading to Volcanoes National Park."
A tranquil park with native forest, picnic spots, and a nature trail on Hawaii Island’s southern coast.
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
"Kailua-Kona is a major tourist hub on the west coast, making ʻAkaka Falls a popular day trip for those seeking lush rainforest scenery."
A stunning park featuring the iconic 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls amid lush rainforest.
Wailuku River State Park
"Kailua-Kona is a major tourist hub on the west coast, attracting visitors for its beaches, historic sites, and easy access to island adventures."
Wailuku River State Park features stunning waterfalls, lush rainforest, and scenic viewpoints in Hilo.
Lava Tree State Monument
"Though farther away, visitors from Kailua-Kona may include Lava Tree State Monument as part of a Big Island road trip to explore diverse volcanic landscapes."
A park showcasing lava molds of trees from an 18th-century volcanic eruption.