Lapakahi State Historical Park

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Location:On Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270), 12.4 miles north of Kawaihae.
Facilities:Cultural site; marine reserve.
Activities:Self-guided tours, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Park contains the partially-restored ruins of an ancient Hawaiian coastal settlement. Visitors here can learn about early Hawaiian lifestyle through re-enactments of daily activities, story telling, and a self-guided walk through the remains. A marine preserve is located in nearby ocean waters, with various activities regulated.
Address:c/o Hawaii District Office
PO Box 936
Hilo, HI 96721
Phone:808-974-6200
Web: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html
Size: 262 acres.

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