Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
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Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark, located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, offers a variety of water activities, with kayaking being a popular choice among visitors. The calm and sheltered waters of Kamakahonu Beach make it an ideal spot for both novice and experienced kayakers. Kayak rentals and guided tours allowing you to explore the bay at your own pace. Paddling in the vicinity of Kamakahonu provides a breathtaking view of the coastline and the opportunity to encounter marine life such as dolphins, sea turtles, and flying fish.The serene environment and historical significance of the area enhance the overall experience, making it a memorable activity for those visiting the landmark. If you're in search of natural beauty, historical context, and the chance to engage with Hawaii’s marine environment, I highly recommend kayaking at Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark.
IrinaIrina
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If you want to see green turtles, you’ll see many of them here. Walk to your left of the park, go there a few hours before the sundown. Beautiful place to catch the sunset( we found the short cut by parking at the end corner of the harbor. Walk for about less than 10 minutes and the beach is in front of you). If you decide to go for a long walk on the trail by the visitor center, it will be couple miles long round trip. Make sure to have great hiking shoes on. It’s sands and lava rocks throughout the trail. Towards the end of the trail, it’s so breathtaking.
Alynn NguyenAlynn Nguyen
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After Kamehameha's death, a hale poki (mortuary house) was built next to the heiau to hold his bones. While the original buildings are now gone, the site has several reconstructed structures and is important as not only the last residence of Kamehameha I, who united all of the Hawaiian Islands, but also as the capital of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and the site were the Hawaiian system of kapu was ended and the first Christian missionaries landed on the islands.
Harsha NHarsha N
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Nice spot to visit especially when there is an event The site itself is situated beautifully in the northern end of Kona. It’s hard to imagine this is where the first missionary reached Hawaii. You can still see the hut and the simple set up surrounding it, I am assuming these are all replica. This spot does get crowded when there is an event. Nonetheless there are a couple of small beaches to play in while watching all the hustles. Happy travels.
Ling WatsonLing Watson
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Nearby Attractions Of Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Kona Farmers Market
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Kona Inn Shopping Village
Body Glove Hawaii
Kailua Pier
Lanihau Center
Ali‘i Sunset Plaza
Kona Coast Shopping Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
KONA SHORE DIVERS
Kona Farmers Market
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Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
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Kona Inn Shopping Village
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Body Glove Hawaii
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Nearby Restaurants Of Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
Kona Brewing Co.
Island Lava Java
Big Island Grill
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
On the Rocks
Kona Inn Restaurant
HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee
Kona Coffee & Tea
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
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Kona Brewing Co.
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Island Lava Java
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Big Island Grill
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Kaahumanu Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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historichawaii.org
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Kamakahonu, the residence of Kamehameha I, was located at the north end of Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.
attractions: Kona Farmers Market, Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kona Inn Shopping Village, Body Glove Hawaii, Kailua Pier, Lanihau Center, Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, Kona Coast Shopping Center, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG, KONA SHORE DIVERS, restaurants: Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill, Kona Brewing Co., Island Lava Java, Big Island Grill, Quinn's Almost by the Sea, On the Rocks, Kona Inn Restaurant, HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee, Kona Coffee & Tea, Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
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