Kohala area

This is the Northern part of the Island, above the Kona Coast and Mauna Kea. It includes some very old Hawaiian towns, some of the most extravagant and expensive beach hotels in the world, immense stretches of uninhabited beaches, the home of King Kamehameha, cattle, sheep and horse ranches, and the end of the road (Hwy 270) at expansive Pololu Valley. Almost all the grand hotels along the Kohala coast are either open to non-guests or have coastal access privilege areas within their grounds, so don't be afraid to pull into those intimidating entrances and ask. The Parker Ranch area is like Northern California, with it's rolling hills of golden grass, herds of cattle and tree-lined country roads. Don't be surprised to see a rodeo or horse competition going on. Many Heiaus (Hawaiian cerimonial sites) are in this area, especially along the Western Kohala coast. These sites have very violent and ominous histories that may surprise, if not shock you.



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