Culture
Oceanfront Sunset Luau
Kālua pig from the imu, hula and fire knife under the stars, and a Polynesian feast by the water. The luau is the island's warmest evening out.
Culture
Lapakahi State Historical Park
Walk a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishing village on the Kohala coast, house sites, salt pans, and canoe sheds, with the trade winds and the sea telling the story.
On a dry, windswept point of the Kohala coast, Lapakahi preserves what a Hawaiian fishing village looked like six centuries ago: stone house platforms, canoe sheds, salt-making pans, and a game once played with stones on the ground. A self-guided trail loops through it with signs that bring daily life back.
It is quiet, uncrowded, and genuinely old, one of the most tangible windows into everyday Hawaiian life on the island. Our concierge times it for the cooler morning and pairs it with a snorkel stop at the marine reserve just offshore.
Good to know
Is it a difficult walk?
No, it is a flat self-guided loop of about a mile with interpretive signs along the way. It is hot and open, so morning is the most comfortable time to go.
How long does a visit take?
Most guests spend about an hour on the loop, reading the signs and taking in the coast. Add time if you plan to snorkel the reserve just offshore.
What should I bring and wear?
There is almost no shade, so bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and closed or sturdy sandals for the rough coral path. Reef-safe sunscreen is best if you plan to snorkel.
Is it good for kids and families?
Yes, the trail is gentle and the stories of village life, canoe sheds, and salt pans hold children's interest. Keep little ones close near the shoreline and the open lava rock.
Can we snorkel there, and is there a fee?
The park is free, and the water offshore is a protected marine area with clear, fish-rich snorkeling on calm days. Our concierge times the visit for the cooler morning and pairs it with the snorkel stop.
More ways to spend the day
Culture
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
Walk the rows where the world's most famous coffee grows, from cherry to roast, on a working farm in the cool green hills above Kona, tasting as you go.
Culture
Hawaiian Tea Farm Tasting
Hawai'i Island's volcanic soil and mountain mist grow tea worth crossing the island for. Tour the garden, learn the craft, and taste small-batch leaves at the source.