Puʻukoholā Heiau is a historic Hawaiian temple built in 1790-91. This painting by Herb Kane depics the temple as it would have been seen hundreds of years ago.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
National Historic Site · HI
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNew Park Hours
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available13 activities
Park Name
InfoPuʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoHI
Phone
Info(808) 882-1215
puhe_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoCovered, open air lanai at visitor center open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance (Top) Gate will be closed by 4:00 PM Daily, however the Parking Lot Exit (Bottom) Gate will close at 4:30 PM Daily. All vehicles parked in the visitor center parking lot after closing hours will be locked in or towed at owner's expense. In case of Emergency call 911
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Ruins, Arts + 20 more
Weather Info
InfoThe weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatur
Getting There
InfoFrom Keahole (Kona) International Airport: Head east on Keahole Airport Rd. Turn left at traffic light onto HI-19. Follow HI-19 to Spencer Beach Park Rd. (26.1 mi) Turn left onto HI-270 (0.4 mi) Turn
Location
Info20.0277° N, -155.8212° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website