Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

Kaloko Fishpond is the largest walled fishpond in the state (800 ft. long)
Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and yet, long before written history, the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement upon this ʻaʻā lava.
Map showing location of park.
Sun rises over Hualālai volcano as seen from the Kaloko fishpond wall
Photo by NPS Photo
Aerial view of fishpond
Photo by NPS Photo
White sand beach at the base of a large volcano.
Photo by NPS Photo
Kōlea bird
Photo by NPS Photo
Underwater photograph of ʻōpaeʻula (shrimp).
Photo by NPS Photo
Group of kids form a traditional procession along the beach.
Photo by NPS Photo