Anyone who has visited the Hawaiian Islands, or is planning a trip, knows the main places to visit. The usual suspects are Waikiki on Oahu, Lahaina and Ka’anapali on Maui, Kona on the Big Island, and Lihue or Priceville on Kauai. And with the advent of booking sites like Air BnB, entirely new parts of the islands are suddenly opening up, ripe with places to stay on all islands, and giving visitors new places to explore. These new Hawaii destinations provide an entirely different experience, and show off the impressive beauty of the island, while giving an authentic vacation and a glimpse at life in Hawaii.
On the Big Island, one of the up and coming areas that is becoming less and less of a secret is the Kohala Coast. Located just north of the Kona Coast, the Kohala Coast has exploded with great shopping and resorts over the years, and is now considered one of the top places to stay in Hawaii. Add in its proximity to historic sites and the stunning Kohala Forest Reserve, and this is definitely one of the places you must visit on the youngest Hawaiian Island.
Made up of 6 towns, the Kohala district is traditionally where the locals go for a staycation and an escape from Kona and Hilo. The inland country side of Waimea is where Parker Ranch is located, one of the largest cattle ranches in the entire country. This area is also where the tiny town of Halaula (population 495) is located, one place that has managed to stay true to its Hawaiian roots on the most remote part of the island. The Kohala Coast is also well-known for the Mauna Lani Resort in Waimea, and the original statue of King Kamehameha the Great in Kapaau, just one of many historic sites in the area.
Sightseeing in this area is incredible and the Ultimate Kohala Adventure Tour takes visitors to the must see sites of the coast, with featured stops at the King Kamehameha the Great statue, Waipio Valley Lookout, and even stops to sample locally grown macadamia nuts at the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Factory. Throughout the sightseeing expedition, you’ll explore and learn the history of the coast, discovering its importance to Hawaii’s history.
Secluded and untouched, the scenic beauty of Kohala Coast harkens back to the origins of the island and will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a different time. There is so much to see and experience in Hawaii and a day spent along the Kohala Coast will give you a new appreciation for the islands. You can even choose to stay here and have a Hawaiian vacation that will make you want to pack up and move to this charming part of the island.
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