Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

"January 30th, 2024 This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island! Saw 23 Green Sea Turtles in and out of the water. The hike was pretty far and the bathrooms along the trail were all closed for renovation, it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. (So I took off a star for that!!) Tide pools were full of life and we had a lot of fun seeking out odd creatures, but we had to leave before we were ready due to the bathrooms being closed."

"An excellent stop to learn more about the native Hawaiian peoples and how they lived. Free admission. A very nice interpretive center and gift shop, bathrooms and plenty of parking. Beautiful beach and snorkeling area, saw several sea turtles. Access to the beach can be had by driving down to Honokohau harbor and parking."

"We had an amazing morning snorkeling and watching turtles here. The snorkelling is OK to good - visibility can be murky in a lot of places but easier entry than many other places. Snorkelling on the left hand of beach and then sit and watch the turtles on the right. Please let them be and don’t go too close. We chose to do the walk from the visitor centre which was nice but hot. Be prepared and bring water and snacks as there is nothing around. Definitely worth a half day trip here."

"Free parking and free entry. Gift shop. Long hot walk (less than a mile to beach), so bring water...available at entrance filling station. I would bet turtles are always around; we saw at least nine. Seeing the fish traps would be a worthy cultural gig, then let the kids play in the shallow water...with turtles right there (stay 20 feet away; camera zoom is nice)."

"It was the most beautiful place we visited in Hawaii. The entrance is free, and the views are to die for! This place met all the expectations and really portraits the Hawaii I had envisioned prior to visiting. We saw lots of green turtles just floating in the ocean, and the lava rocks and lava tubes told a story of growth and perseverance. It was really uplifting, definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area."