Lapakahi preserves the remnants of an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. Cultural insights abound through archaeological features and interpretive signs. Scenic coastal views complement the historical significance of the site.

[HAWAIʻI] UPDATED 2/29/24: Lapakahi State Historical Park has REOPENED. Learn about the tradition Hawaiian lifestyle by taking a self-guided tour through the partially restored remains of this ancient Hawaiian coastal settlement. Nearby ocean waters comprise a marine preserve with various activities regulated. (262.0 acres)

Take a one mile, self-guided tour of this 262-acre park and see restored hale (houses) and lava stone walls, then play traditional Hawaiian games and learn more about life in early Hawaiʻi. The park’s rocky shoreline also faces the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.

Lapakahi State Historical Park is a large area of ruins from an Ancient Hawaiian fishing village in the North Kohala District on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. [2][3] Offshore is the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.

Lapakahi State Historical Park offers numerous historical sites and artifacts in a short distance. Lapa kahi means "single ridge" and refers to the ancient ahupua'a (land subdivision) that existed here some 600 years ago. The offshore area is a Marine Life Conservation District.

Great place to snorkel and see some authentic Hawaiian villages. This area is a old fishing village with some historic sites and a very pretty beach. Be prepared for a slight walk around the area to see everything. If you go snorkeling there is no lifeguard and I would not go out deep. There could be Box Jellyfish in the area part of the year.

Lapakahi State Historical Park is a captivating site located on the northwestern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The park holds great historical and cultural significance, providing visitors with a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Hawaiian people.

Explore the remnants of an ancient Hawaiian fishing village that dates back over 600 years. The park offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of early Hawaiians, with restored structures and interpretive signs guiding your journey through history. Enjoy a self-guided tour along a 1-mile loop trail that winds through the park.

The park is a Big Island historical gem tucked away along the rocky, arid coast of Kohala District, roughly a dozen miles north of the small, industrial port town of Kawaihae, and features a range of carefully restored structures exemplifying the early days of the village’s 600-year-old past.

Lapakahi State Park is a historic fishing village on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, one of the most well preserved settlements of ancient Hawaii.