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Kohala is a land of contrasts. Often referred to as “the gold coast,” the Kohala Coast is home to the island’s best white sand beaches and world-famous golf courses, as well as the Waikoloa luxury resorts. Along this coast you’ll see beautiful sunsets from beaches blessed by ideal weather nearly every day of the year.
Nearby Kawaihae, Highway 19 winds up to the cooler elevated ranchlands of Waimea and the home of one of the largest privately owned cattle ranches in America. After a day baking on the beach or swimming in the sea, visitors can repair to the cooler reaches of Kamuela (Waimea’s other name), where hearty steaks or fresh fish dinners are served up in cozy restaurants. Daytime activities in this area include horse-back riding, shopping, gourmet dining and aerial tours into the Kohala Mountain Range.
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POINTS OF INTEREST |
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Puukohola Heiau |
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Lapakahi State Historical Park |
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Mahukona Beach Park |
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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Center |
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Pololu Valley Lookout |
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Waimea or Kawaihae to Pololu Valley Lookout: There are two ways to reach the northernmost coastline of the Big Island: the lower seaside road or the upper road through the mountains.
