Kona Area National and State Parks Overview If you’re visiting Kona Hawaii, here are the Kona Area National and State Parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Hwy 19Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Website An educational and culturally-relevant site, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park offers guests a glimpse of ancient Hawaiian life. Several man made fishing ponds are visible from the shoreline and by following the footpath through the park, visitors can see fishing huts, canoe houses, kahuas (platforms for houses), stone slides, and heiau, or religious sites. The park is a popular destination for picnics, wedding ceremonies, and educational events by a variety of local and state groups. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park 82-6099 Puuhonua Beach RdKealakekua, HI 96750Website Home to the first meeting of Hawaiians and European explorers in 1779, history buffs will recognize Kealakekua Bay as the site where Captain James Cook was killed, but the importance to the site extends long before his arrival. In ancient times, the nearby cliff face, Pali Kapu O Keoua, served as a burial site for high-ranking chiefs. T
Guide to Kona Area National and State Parks
