Visiting Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau: what to know
- Tickets
- Entrance fee; check the NPS site
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning, before the heat
- Getting there
- About 40 minutes south of Kailua-Kona by car
Big Island itineraries with Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau is on day 2
Day 2 of Big Island in 5 Days
South Kona history
How Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau fits into a day.- 8:30Puʻuhonua o HōnaunauSouth Kona
- 11:00Kealakekua BaySouth Kona
- 13:00Kona coffee farm tourHolualoa
- 15:30HolualoaHolualoa
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Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau FAQs
Is Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau open daily?
The NPS lists the visitor center as open daily. Check current hours.
Can you snorkel nearby?
Yes, at Two Step, next to the park boundary.
Is it shaded?
Partly. Bring water and a hat.
