Guidebook for Ocean View
Sightseeing
Great sightseeing, swimming in the cleanest water ever, cliff and puka jumping/diving, if your so inclined and an incredible green sand beach in a protected cove.
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S Point Rd
South Point RoadGreat sightseeing, swimming in the cleanest water ever, cliff and puka jumping/diving, if your so inclined and an incredible green sand beach in a protected cove.
If you're headed from Naalehu to Pahala (or past Pahala) take this mountain road, at least once. The scenery is spectacular and the road was recently repaired so it is now fine with a few potholes.
Kaalaiki Road
Kaalaiki RoadIf you're headed from Naalehu to Pahala (or past Pahala) take this mountain road, at least once. The scenery is spectacular and the road was recently repaired so it is now fine with a few potholes.
Good insights into pre-contact Hawaiian culture, excellent snorkeling (often with dolphins) immediately north at "Two Step."
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Parc historique national Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau
State Highway 160Good insights into pre-contact Hawaiian culture, excellent snorkeling (often with dolphins) immediately north at "Two Step."
Wonderful nature hike with labeled plants and trees. Bathrooms, picnic shelters and barbeques available.
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Manukā State Wayside
Wonderful nature hike with labeled plants and trees. Bathrooms, picnic shelters and barbeques available.
The last remaining fishing village on Hawaii, great beach a short walk to the south.
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Milolii
The last remaining fishing village on Hawaii, great beach a short walk to the south.
Some of the best snorkeling on the island.
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Monument du Capitaine James Cook
Some of the best snorkeling on the island.
A scenic drive, that ends in a great swimming hole, and both black and green sand beaches. It is a rugged 6 mile, partly 4-wheel road.
Road to the Sea
A scenic drive, that ends in a great swimming hole, and both black and green sand beaches. It is a rugged 6 mile, partly 4-wheel road.
Now part of the Volcano National Park there are weekend interpretive programs, but great hikes all the time.
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Kaʻū Forest Reserve
Now part of the Volcano National Park there are weekend interpretive programs, but great hikes all the time.
A classic tropical beach that rarely has anyone there. The road (for regular cars) stops about three miles from the beach and for 4x4s you can cut the hike in half.
Maikai Boulevard
Maikai BoulevardA classic tropical beach that rarely has anyone there. The road (for regular cars) stops about three miles from the beach and for 4x4s you can cut the hike in half.
At the end of Kaohe Rd you can walk down to a beach, for an even better beach take the trail north, there is an outhouse there.
Kaohe Road
Kaohe RoadAt the end of Kaohe Rd you can walk down to a beach, for an even better beach take the trail north, there is an outhouse there.
Food Scene
Good local restaurant, be sure to try the Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) lemonade.
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Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 Naalehu Spur RdGood local restaurant, be sure to try the Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) lemonade.
Shopping
Well worth a side trip, especially if you go on to the Buddhist Temple.
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Ka'u Coffee Mill
96-2694 Wood Valley RdWell worth a side trip, especially if you go on to the Buddhist Temple.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best beaches in the world. Camp sites, picnic tables, barbeques and kayak rental. Dolphins and whales (in winter) are often seen.
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Parc de la plage de Ho'okena
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyOne of the best beaches in the world. Camp sites, picnic tables, barbeques and kayak rental. Dolphins and whales (in winter) are often seen.