Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Hawaii
📘 Park Overview
Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and yet, long before written history, the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement upon this ʻaʻā lava.
🌤 Weather Information
The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80's.
🚗 Directions
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawai'i, approximately 3 miles south of the Keahole International Airport (Kailua-Kona AIrport) and 3 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona, on the ocean side of Highway 19. The visitor center, Hale Ho'okipa, is located half a mile north of the entrance to Honokōhau Harbor. The Kaloko road gate is located across the highway from the Kaloko New Industrial Park (across from the big yellow "Kona Trade Center" building).
Images
Kaloko Fishpond is the largest walled fishpond in the state (800 ft. long)
Credit: NPS Photo
Ai'opio fishtrap is on the south boundary of the park and is used frequently by visitors and for special events (annual children's cultural festival shown).
Credit: NPS Photo
Great skill was needed to build rock walls
Credit: NPS
Fourth graders at Park's Cultural Festival
Credit: NPS
Fourth Graders learn about native plants at the park
Credit: NPS Photo
The detail of a Hawaiian artist
Credit: NPS Photo
When you visit the Petroglyphs in the park you'll see this image in modern stone!
Credit: NPS photo
Offering during the time of Makahiki
Credit: NPS photo
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
No hours listed.
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Sep 17
Sunny
High: 82.3°F | Low: 76.3°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 11.2
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 06:25 PM
Moon: First Quarter (42%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 73.9°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Sep 18
Patchy rain nearby
High: 80.5°F | Low: 75.5°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 79%
UV Index: 10.9
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 06:24 PM
Moon: First Quarter (53%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 73.2°F
Cloud Cover: 79%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Sep 19
Patchy rain nearby
High: 80.7°F | Low: 75.3°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 11.2 mph
Rain Chance: 48%
UV Index: 11.9
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 06:23 PM
Moon: First Quarter (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72.2°F
Cloud Cover: 48%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
Thursday, March 19, 8am–12pm
Saturday, March 21, 8am–12pm
RSVP by March 16: audrey_chambers@nps.gov
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants on March 18.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: Mar 19, 2026 12:00am to Mar 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
Thursday, March 19, 8am–12pm
Saturday, March 21, 8am–12pm
RSVP by March 16: audrey_chambers@nps.gov
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants on March 18.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: Mar 21, 2026 12:00am to Mar 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
Thursday, April 9, 8am–12pm
Saturday, April 11, 8am–12pm
RSVP by April 6: go.nps.gov/kahovolunteer
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants on April 8.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: Apr 9, 2026 12:00am to Apr 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
Thursday, April 9, 8am–12pm
Saturday, April 11, 8am–12pm
RSVP by April 6: go.nps.gov/kahovolunteer
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants on April 8.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: Apr 11, 2026 12:00am to Apr 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Noʻeau Hoʻoniho (Skillful Setting of Stones) with Benson Chong
Noʻeau Hoʻoniho (Skillful Setting of Stones) with Benson Chong
Third Wednesdays at Kaloko Fishpond
Join Benson Chong for a hands-on demonstration of traditional Hawaiian stone-setting techniques at Kaloko Fishpond. Learn how carefully placed stones support the structure and function of this historic fishpond system.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 12:00am to Apr 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m., ʻAiʻōpio Fishtrap
Join volunteer Craig Sauer for a brief talk about the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle), their behavior, and their presence along this shoreline.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
RSVP: go.nps.gov/kahovolunteer
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants who RSVP.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: May 14, 2026 12:00am to May 14, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m., ʻAiʻōpio Fishtrap
Join volunteer Craig Sauer for a brief talk about the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle), their behavior, and their presence along this shoreline.
Date: May 30, 2026 12:00am to May 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday
Join us for a Community Workday at ʻAimakapā Fishpond!
Come along for a short 0.5-mile hike and invasive species removal at ʻAimakapā Fishpond to help restore the largest wetland on the Kona Coast!
RSVP: go.nps.gov/kahovolunteer
All are welcome!
An email with full details and instructions will be sent to all participants who RSVP.
Please remember to bring the following items:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Reef-safe suncreen
- Hiking boots
- Tabis or other water shoes (can be provided if you don't have your own)
- Gloves (can be provided if you don't have your own)
Date: Jun 11, 2026 12:00am to Jun 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Turtle Talk with Craig Sauer
Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m., ʻAiʻōpio Fishtrap
Join volunteer Craig Sauer for a brief talk about the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle), their behavior, and their presence along this shoreline.
Date: Jun 27, 2026 12:00am to Jun 27, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Visitor Center, Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, south of 97 mile marker
74-4968 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
🏤 Mailing Address:
73-4786 Kanalani St. #14
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
📞 Voice Phone: 8083296881
📞 Fax Phone: 8083292597
✉️ Email: kaho_info@nps.gov