Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau
The Place of Refuge, a sacred royal site where people who broke kapu could flee and be forgiven, with a great stone wall and carved ki'i.
- Open
- Open all year, weather permitting
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Hawaii Island, HIGoogle MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- South of Kealakekua Bay.
Why Go
Reconstructed thatched temples and palms sit on black lava by the sea. It's a place of great respect, so walk gently. Two Step, next door, is a great snorkel spot.
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