SOUTH HAWAII

South Hawaii
South Hawaii is also called the Kau desert, a misnomer that only applies to the extreme south tip of the island. This is a wonderful area to both live and visit, with a powerful spirit of aloha amongst the people. There are no hotels here, but the B&Bs are world class. It does rain here, but briefly. This is the end of the world, and is a very special place. Be prepared to slow down.

Towns: Punalu'u, Ninole, Honuapo, Waikapuna, Kaalualu, Naalehu, Waiohinu, Kahio, Kahuku, Keawaiki, Kahuku.
Natural Wonders: Puhiula Cave, Green Sands Beach, Black Sands Beach, Makalei Cave, Kahuku Lookout, Lava tubes, Niou Coconut grove, Kau plains, southern cliffs.
Activities: Camping, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, spelunking, golf (Seamountain Ninole Golf Course, Discovery Harbor Golf and CC), tennis, softball, basketball.
Attractions: Kaneeleele Heiau (sacred site), Kaieie Heiau, Keeku Heiau, Ka Lae National Historic Landmark District, Ancient Canoe Moorings, Heiau O Kalalea, Heiau o Molilele, Manuka State Wayside, Ahuloa lava tubes, Macademia Nut Orchards, Ahole Heiau, Ahole Petroglyphs, Pohue Bay Petroglyphs, Mark Twain's Monkeypod Tree.
Beaches: (clockwise) Punaluu Beach Park (black sands), Green Sands Beach, Milolii Beach Park.
Resorts: None

South Hawaii Green Sands Beach

 

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