Archaeological park featuring burial grounds offers self-guided tours of reconstructed villages.

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Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, the “Place of Refuge”, is on Honaunau Bay in the South Kona District. This is a significant historical site for the Big Island and there’s a lot to see. The visitor center has loads of information on this historical spot and interpretive signs line the trails. Be sure to get a brochure and explore around. The sites have numbers and the map has information about each of the sites you’ll visit.

This park has an impressive shoreline in addition to the historical landmarks. If you like tidepools, this park has you covered. For swimming you’ll want to get into the water at the Two Step snorkeling area just outside the national park.