Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/22/23: Kaʻena Point State Park – Mākua-Keawaʻula Section - DOT Makaha Bridge Replacement Project will affect access to Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section. The Mākua-Keawaʻula Section will be CLOSED from Sept. 29-Oct. 1. See Kaʻena site for more details and updates.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 7/12/23: Sand Island State Recreation Area – WATER OFFLINE, in the park, facilities impacted. See Sand Island site for updates.

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument

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    Hours

    Daily During Daylight Hours
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    Viewing of Mo’okini Heiau and Kamehameha I Birthsite. A National Historic Landmark, Mo’okini is one of the most famous luakini heiau (sacrificial temples) on the island. The birthsite is a memorial to Hawaiʻi’s greatest king who united all the island chiefdoms into a kingdom. (6.7 acres)