North and South Kohala Hawaii is a Mecca for outdoor adventurists and sporting enthusiasts offering numerous water and land based activities such as hiking, biking, horse-back riding, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, kayaking, etc.

In addition, there are many places of historical and cultural significance to visit in the area:

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site - Located in Kawaihae in South Kohala, this historic landmark was constructed between 1790-91 under the leadership of Kamehameha I. See Map

Lapakahi State Historical Park - take a self-guided walking tour through an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. See Map

Mahukona Beach Park - a former port for the shipment of sugar cane. Offering access to the ocean for swimming, diving/snorkeling and fishing. Camping by permit and pavillion available for picnics, BBQs, etc. Walking trails up and down the coast. See Map

Kapa`a Beach Park - offering access to the ocean for swimming, diving/snorkeling and fishing. Camping by permit and pavillion available for picnics, BBQs, etc. Great whale watching spot during the winter months. See Map

Mo'okini Luakini Heiau - ancient heiau, located near Upolu Point, is one of Hawai'i's oldest and largest historical sites and is among the most sacred. The temple was erected in approximately 480 A.D. and dedicated to Ku, the Hawaiian god of war. King Kamehameha’s birthplace was nearby in this area. See Map

Hawi and Kapa`au – former plantation towns which still maintain their picturesque charm of yesteryear and have cafes, galleries and unique shops and boutiques. Hawi Map, Kapaau Map

North Kohala Civic Center - the area's Visitor Center in Kapa'au was once the Kohala Courthouse. See Map

Statue of Kamehameha the Great – this original statue fronts the North Kohala Civic Center. See Map

Keokea Beach Park - offers swimming, surfing, fishing and a pavillion for picnics or special gatherings.

Polulu Valley - once inhabited and home to several wet taro plantations and later rice, the valley was a thriving region. The overlook at the end of Highway 270 above the valley offers spectacular views of the rugged coastline and beautiful black sand beach below. See Map

Kohala Mountain Road – also known as Highway 250 is the picturesque, winding upcountry route between the North Kohala mountains and Waimea. Offering dramatic views of the west Hawaii coastline, surrounding mountains and green pasturelands of the Paniolos – Hawaiian Cowboys! See Map

Whatever the choice, North Kohala will captivate with breathtaking vistas, incredible offshore views of Maui, lush, green landscapes, towering waterfalls and mountains and wide-open spaces.