Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park
"A vibrant coastal town known for its historic sites, shopping, and dining, making it a convenient base for park visitors."
A coastal park on the Big Island featuring white sand beaches, lava fields, and clear waters.
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.
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
"Kailua-Kona is a major tourist hub with shopping, dining, and resorts, making it a convenient base for visitors heading to Hāpuna Beach for a day trip."
A premier white sand beach park on Hawaiʻi Island's Kohala Coast, ideal for swimming and picnicking.
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.
Kalōpā State Recreation Area
"A major tourist hub on the west coast, Kailua-Kona offers resort amenities and is a starting point for island-wide adventures."
A serene upland forest park with native vegetation, picnic areas, and easy walking trails.
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.