2024 Map of Honaunau

About this map

Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park anchors this coastal section of Hawaii County, preserving a landscape deeply rooted in Indigenous history. The map shows a transition from the rugged shoreline at Kealakekua Bay and Mokuakae Bay to the upland agricultural and residential corridors along the Hawaii Belt Rd. This region's diverse heritage is evident in its religious landmarks, ranging from the Keei Buddhist Church and Cem and the Saint Benedicts Catholic Church Cem to the Kahikolu Congregational Cem. The settlement pattern follows the steep terrain, with Captain Cook positioned at higher elevations while Nāpō‘opo‘o and Honaunau-Nāpoopoo occupy the coastline. A network of local paths, including the Coastal Trail, connects various points like Pu‘uhonua Point and Pali Alahaka, tracing the same coastal routes used for generations.