2017 Map of Kealakekua

About this map

The Burial Ground for Kuamoo Battle Warriors and the ancient Haikuua Stone stand as significant cultural landmarks along the western coast of the Island of Hawai'i. This coastal corridor is traversed by the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, which links numerous bays and points including Heeia Bay, Keauhou Bay, and Kualanui Point. The inland landscape is defined by the steep elevation gain toward the volcanic slopes, where settlements like Hōlualoa, Honalo, and Kainaliu are situated along the historic winding route of Malahahoa Hwy. These communities reflect the region's agricultural heritage, with local roads such as Coffee Shack Rd and Donkey Mill Rd hinting at the traditional industries that have shaped the Kona district. The transition from the shoreline at Disappearing Sands Beach to the higher elevation of Puu Loa illustrates the compressed ecological zones typical of this Pacific landscape.