Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Kailua-Kona

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kailua-Kona. This list contains 21 places from Historical landmark category.

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Honokahua Burial Site image
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Honokahua Burial Site
Historical landmark
5.00 (6 reviews) (~166.4 km from centre)
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument - Maui image
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Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument - Maui
Historical landmark
5.00 (5 reviews) (~149.25 km from centre)
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park
National reserve
A steep & uneven 3.5-mi. trail leads to this scenic park that preserves historical leper colonies.
4.90 (118 reviews) (~200.03 km from centre)
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Aoao O Na Loko Ia O Maui
Park
👍👍 Love this spot. Shallow and protected from waves so the littles can play in the water. Sunset here is gorgeous and the Honnu come in to rest on the rocks around sunset time. Please be respectful of this area and the Honnu (turtles). This is a sacred place for the locals. They are gracious to allow v...
4.90 (30 reviews) (~133.95 km from centre)
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King's Mansion
Historical landmark
👍👍 What a treat love this place. Well keeper a hinden gem
4.90 (27 reviews) (~16.53 km from centre)
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Kona Historical Society Offices
History museum
4.90 (27 reviews) (~16.46 km from centre)
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Hale o Keawe
Historical landmark
👍👍 This sacred place, temple if you will, was a royal mausoleum housing the bones of 23 ali'i, aka Chiefs. These bones gave the place immense spiritual power or 'mana'. The little bay in front of this temple was considered sacred and only chiefs we're allowed to land. Further away, the royal grounds we...
4.90 (22 reviews) (~25.87 km from centre)
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Giada's Beach
Historical landmark
4.90 (10 reviews) (~33.03 km from centre)
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Pu'u Koa'e
Historical landmark
4.80 (20 reviews) (~161.77 km from centre)
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Babe Ruth Banyan Tree
Historical landmark
👍👍 Banyan Drive is full of surprises. George Herman 'Babe' Ruth Banyan is one of the surprises for me. South of the Banyan MiniMart. Do the walk and see all the other historic names.
4.80 (11 reviews) (~97.76 km from centre)
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Kahekili's Leap
Historical landmark
4.80 (9 reviews) (~158.3 km from centre)
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S.H. Kress Co. Building
Historical landmark
4.80 (5 reviews) (~95.6 km from centre)
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Hanomanioa Light
Historical landmark
👍👍 Super fun hike!! Majority of the trail is close to the edge so you can enjoy the ocean views. I highly recommend taking the advice of many and wearing plenty of sunscreen, a hat, and tennis shoes. We saw many people wearing flip flops and walking on lava rock is very rough; my tennis shoes are a bit...
4.70 (112 reviews) (~113.48 km from centre)
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Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
Art center
Storied, nonprofit art center in a 1917 mansion offering tours, galleries & classes in many mediums.
4.70 (37 reviews) (~140.93 km from centre)
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Na Loko I'a O Kalahuipua'a
Historical landmark
4.70 (9 reviews) (~36.05 km from centre)
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Kalalea Heiau
Historical landmark
😠 The place is beautiful and windy but do be careful about the locals. Part of my group didn’t see the tiny sign saying that part of it was sacred and they walked on it. As soon as they realized what it was they got off immediately but a few locals came up and screamed at us. Cussing and racial slurs...
4.60 (25 reviews) (~87.44 km from centre)
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Kona Point
Historical landmark
👍👍 Parked and walked out to the cliffs. Great time just before sunset. While going to and from the beach we stacked rocks back onto the rock walls. Doing that for a living back home, I was OCD about it. Easy to help and thankful for the ability to walk out there and see the cliffs and crashing waves.
4.60 (24 reviews) (~11.03 km from centre)
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Petroglyphs
Historical landmark
👍👍 Fascinating history of the Hawaiian island people. There is so much more to this island and these people that is overlooked or hidden. The rich culture and deep connection to nature is very inspiring to me. The ancient drawings at this site all have a story to tell and it is fun to tell them to your...
4.50 (145 reviews) (~37.95 km from centre)
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Fissure 8 viewing area
Historical landmark
👍👍 Truly amazing! Chris is such an incredible guide, he will tell you the history of this eruption! Tell his own personal experience and story along the way, he takes his time and PLEASE make sure to BOOK with HIM! He’s the only one that can take you on this tour legally unlike other guides who walk on...
4.50 (72 reviews) (~115.23 km from centre)
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Hawaii Consolidated Railroad Roundhouse
Historical landmark
👍 After visiting the Lapahoehoe museum, I began exploring Hilo to try and find this building without using maps and was glad I did. On arriving I did request permission to take a picture of the building as it was on private property. Turns out that the person I asked was also the building owner who...
4.50 (6 reviews) (~97.66 km from centre)
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