I'm normally more wordy than this, but I have some catching up to do…read more.. This statue is right off the roadway with parking available across the street. While you are in Hawaii spend some time and learn the history and the true culture of the Hawaiian islands. As long as you are in the area make sure you check out the local shopping and restaurants!

Located in kohala district ! Supposed birth place of king kamehameha. The king that united the…read moreislands of Hawaii. Located in front of the old country courthouse in the town of Kapa'au. Made of cast brass and painted with lifelike colors, it depicts Kamehameha I, and represents an important cultural and spiritual object for the local community.

Impressive historical site and good interpretive signed. The pathway is paved and some of it is…read moresuitable for wheelchairs.

This is a not to miss heritage of Hawaiian history with many items from the past. Although small,…read moreit is a clean and well cared for facilities.

This is a must! The sheer power of the ocean crashing into the rocks is not only mesmerizing but…read moremagical!!!! It should be on everyone list of must dos!

Beautiful views that are worth the trip down a long winding lane. Great place for relaxing and…read moretaking in the ocean views. It's too bad the lighthouse is no longer there

Wow. This view was breathtaking!…read more I visited in April and we definitely got lucky. I hear that all the tour busses come by and parking is often difficult to find. There is a slight hike so if you aren't physically able, this might be inaccessible for you. Tourists used to be able to access the property below the valley but that has changed since the pandemic (unfortunately). Still, nonetheless it doesn't cost a penny and it's a stunning view.

This was such an epic view. The lookout is a short but steep walk from the parking lot and had…read morebathroom facilities. This is definitely worth a stop if on the big island. The day we went, was right after rain and there was a waterfall falling onto a black sand beach. Where else in the world can you see that?

About 7 miles past Hana sits Wailua Falls, and it's absolutely worth the stop. This spectacular…read morewaterfall feels like one of those "you're really in Maui now" moments. It was raining when we went, which actually worked in our favor (fewer tourists). I highly recommend checking it out if you're already exploring that side of the island. And bonus, there's actually a small area where you can park, which feels like a miracle on the Road to Hana.

Beautiful waterfall with just a quick walk across the street, and a 2 minute walk closer to the…read morefalls! Definitely recommend.

It isnt much, but visiting/observing might prompt you to lookup and learn the history of the…read morelighthouse, the affiliation with the old sugar trade, and feel a little ashamed of how the sugar barons treated/enslaved indigenous Hawaiian. Its easily observed from Lapakahi State park if you take the walking tour

So this is settled on the property of Hilton Waikoloa I believe. Definitely there is an attempt to…read morepreserve the petroglyphs. And I do believe that a majority of them are real. But some are definitely at the hands of vandalism.that being said, it's still beautiful, still informative, and still a great thing for kids and even adults to see.

It is easy to get here especially if you stay in Waikoloa area. We used the address on Yelp to put…read moreon GPS. It is right next to King's shopping mall in Waikoloa. Park at King's shopping next to the gas station, then cross the street, walking for 100-200 yard, following the sign to petroglyph field. It is a short walk but it can be tricky because you have to walk through the lava field... so it is uneven and rocky. Like other review said there are other graffiti carving on the rocks... in the mix of ancient petroglyphs! This is probably why I did not give it a five star rating! I thought it is interesting place to check out if you are in the area! If you don't want to walk through the lava, you can stay or the left road at the sign to the petroglyph field between the lava field and the gate to the condos... before you get to the golf course, there are some beautiful petroglyphs!

Upper Waikani Falls is located between miles 19 and 20 on the Road to Hana. The entrance can be a…read morelittle hard to find but it's just next to the end of the bridge that you'll be driving on. It's a steep walk down which can be dangerous especially when it's wet. We were trying to find a place to park but all the closest areas had either no parking signs or cones. The closest parking area was a long walk away and at that point we weren't willing to park and walk down just to catch the waterfalls for a couple minutes. It is nice but the lack of parking makes it a hard place to stop.

Right on the way up that twisty windy road and a slightly tortuous climb down the edge of the…read morebridge await three gushing and one fine trickle waterfalls. Worth the climb down. Wear your swimsuit. Parking is just above the bridge on the left.

The Highway 19 bridge near Hakalau, also known as the Umauma Bridge, is a beautiful, old wooden…read morestructure that has recently received some much-needed TLC. The bridge was labeled structurally deficient in 2007 due to corrosion of the steel truss towers and the state of Hawaii went to work to strengthen the supports and retrofit the bridge against earthquakes. Lanes were also widened to accommodate vehicular traffic. The 278-foot span, near the 16-mile marker, was originally built in 1911 to support railroad tracks over the Umauma Stream. The underlying structure, unseen by the thousands of drivers who pass over it daily, is comprised of two rusting steel towers supporting six spans of riveted steel plate girders. A story in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald a few years ago noted that " -- if you look underneath, (the bridge) is in need of extensive repair. It's been a concern," said state Rep. Mark Nakashima, D-Hilo-Hamakua-Kohala. "Initially, because that bridge does not have any alternate route around it, they (the state) will repair the bridge in place." This made for some major traffic problems and delays in the area, according to the tour guide who drove our group through the area in March 2015. The bridge is "110 feet tall, 38 feet wide and is described as "historically significant, due to its association with the Hilo Railroad Co., which played a major role in the development of the Hamakua sugar plantations and as one of the few remaining steel girder and trestle bridges that represent the work of John Mason Young," said the Tribune-Herald. Umauma Bridge is a historically representative example of early 20th-century engineering technology, as well as a source for information about early 20th-century steel manufacture and construction. The work done will rehabilitate the old bridge while satisfying state historic preservation requirements and bring the bridge up to current federal highway safety standards. The area near Hilo where the Bridge is located is awash in tropical greenery and waterfalls. It receives plentiful rainfall and that must be hard on wooden bridges. Very happy that the work on the bridge is soon to be completed and Big Island residents can safely travel in this gorgeous area once again. .

Hikiau Heiau at Kealakekua Bay is a nice state park we went to for snorkeling. I saw a few big…read morecrabs but not a whole lot of other creatures. Once you get in the water at the rocks, the ground becomes a gray sand and it was relaxing swimming there. There are a few areas at Kealakekua Bay to snorkel around.

If you want to connect to the Hawaiian people, this is a great start. See real history and stand…read morewhere the ali'i did!! Amazing and free to boot! Well worth the drive and the small amount of walking involved. This is what you come to Hawai'i for!