Beautiful 8-acre arboretum, which contains 130 introduced exotic plants and flowers, most of which were planted in the mid-19th century. These grow side by side with some 48 species of native Hawaiian plants and trees. Many of these are labeled, attracting visitors keen to spot the beautiful flowers and see some peculiar plants and trees. Another attraction in the park is the Manuka nature trail. Here, you can indulge in a bit of Hawaiian natural history with lava flows of different ages, cultural sites and a pit crater all visible during the 3 hour hike.

Located 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Kawaihae, near mile marker 14.
Lapakahi State Historical Park was once an ancient Hawaiian fishing community, Koai'e, which dates back to the 14th century. The site features a wide array of historical artifacts, natural wonders and archaeological remains (such as old ruins, huts and temples). No sandy beach here, but good snorkeling in a small beach cove. No lifeguards. Facilities: Visitor kiosk with interpretive displays, restrooms, no drinking water.

Honokohau Beach, a ¾-mi stretch with ruins of ancient fishponds, is also north of the harbor and has no facilities. The park seeks to preserve early Hawaiian archaeological resources including heiau (an ancient Hawaiian place of worship), house platforms, fishponds, petroglyph rock etchings, and more. The park's wetlands provide refuge to a number of waterbirds, including the endemic Hawaiian stilt and coot.Hawaiian archaeological ruins as these two, sheltered in a 1,160-acre park near Honokohau Harbor, just north of Kailua-Kona town.

Kealakekua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation District great for snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking. The bay's clear waters are filled with coral and tropical fish, you can even see spinner dolphins swimming in the bay. There is a picnic area to relax and enjoy this historic spot. Kealakekua Bay is an important historic location because it marks the site where Captain Cook, landed. Cook was the first British explorer to establish contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778 on Kauai.

Puuhonua o Honaunau is a 180-acre national historic park. Home of royal grounds and a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers. Kapu, or sacred laws,. A kapu-breaker's only chance for survival was to evade his pursuers and make it to a puuhonua, or a sacred place of refuge. Once there, a ceremony of absolution would take place and the law-breaker would be able to return to society. Hundreds of years old yet beautifully restored, Puuhonua o Honaunau remains one of Hawaii's most sacred historic places. Follow the park and map and take a self-guided walking tour and explore the grounds including the Great Wall, standing 10-feet high and 17-feet thick.