I'm normally more wordy than this, but I have some catching up to do…read more.. This statue is right off the roadway with parking available across the street. While you are in Hawaii spend some time and learn the history and the true culture of the Hawaiian islands. As long as you are in the area make sure you check out the local shopping and restaurants!

Located in kohala district ! Supposed birth place of king kamehameha. The king that united the…read moreislands of Hawaii. Located in front of the old country courthouse in the town of Kapa'au. Made of cast brass and painted with lifelike colors, it depicts Kamehameha I, and represents an important cultural and spiritual object for the local community.

So this is settled on the property of Hilton Waikoloa I believe. Definitely there is an attempt to…read morepreserve the petroglyphs. And I do believe that a majority of them are real. But some are definitely at the hands of vandalism.that being said, it's still beautiful, still informative, and still a great thing for kids and even adults to see.

It is easy to get here especially if you stay in Waikoloa area. We used the address on Yelp to put…read moreon GPS. It is right next to King's shopping mall in Waikoloa. Park at King's shopping next to the gas station, then cross the street, walking for 100-200 yard, following the sign to petroglyph field. It is a short walk but it can be tricky because you have to walk through the lava field... so it is uneven and rocky. Like other review said there are other graffiti carving on the rocks... in the mix of ancient petroglyphs! This is probably why I did not give it a five star rating! I thought it is interesting place to check out if you are in the area! If you don't want to walk through the lava, you can stay or the left road at the sign to the petroglyph field between the lava field and the gate to the condos... before you get to the golf course, there are some beautiful petroglyphs!

Would you pay $99 for AYCE prime rib dinner for two? Yes, but how about if you had to attend a…read moretimeshare sales presentation? 48 Hilton guests took the $99 offer, and came up a packed bus 20 miles from Hilton Waikoloa Village. Gathered in a large dining room sitting around six tables to hear the host give a long talk on the cultural history of the Ranch. Everyone attentive until the singer started playing Hawaiian songs, at which point everyone started talking to the others around the table. Had to talk really loud to be heard across the large table, due to the large amount of background noise. Dinner buffet self serve by table in multiple courses, including unlimited wine and lemonade. Fabulous mixed salad, so good that everyone finished their salad, even those that don't like vegetables. Main course included broccoli, potatoes, fish, and prime rib. I got a double portion of prime rib, while everyone else got a 12 oz to start off with. Thought the outside portion was way too salty and tough. Not for someone to chew with a temporary crown. Center portion was tender and juicy. Threw out a good portion of the outside and fat and gristle. Meal topped off with a dessert of cheesecake covered with sweet mango sauce. Met the host outside. Turned out we were both UC Berkeley graduates, me of class of 1975, and he of class of 1963. Oh, by the way line outside the mens bathroom, as the urinal was out of order. Those people who didn't show up for the Hilton timeshare presentation would be assessed the full $390 price of the event for two!

Fabulous opportunity to come up to Anna Ranch for a dinner with Chef Ipi via a special weekly…read morecultural event managed by the Hilton Grand Vacation folks. We were treated to oral history of the area, music, and an impromptu Hula. Truly honored to be part of this event. Oh, the food? Locally made ricotta in a crostini, mixed green salad with toasted sesame dressing, local shrimp, beef, zucchini, potatoes, and a lava cake with strawberry ice cream.

This is a great walk along a wild coastline. We first tried to drive part of this from the old…read moreAirport side at mile marker 20 in highway 270, but couldn't get far enough and it started raining hard so we left and continued southward on highway 270. The rain let up so we took the Old Coast Guard road at mile marker 19 and headed down to a small, rough parking lot where locals were surfing some heavy waves. There is a walking path headed north from this parking lot which passes in front of private property, then the old Coast Guard buildings. After about 1/3 of a mile you will get to Kamehameha Akahi Aina Heiau which is a double walled large structure near the ocean and marks his birthplace. Just before reaching this there is a small turnout for jeeps right next to an area of crashing waves. Had a beautiful rainbow the day I did this.

I had no idea what to expect coming to Pearl Harbor. I had seen many tour companies but I got my…read morepasses through a different source. Make sure to give yourself ample amount of time to find parking as it is limited and not easy to find. No bags allowed- but I was able to bring in a transparent bag. The sun is very bright here so bring an umbrella and lots of sunscreen. Water and a cooling towel will help a lot. A lot of the options like the battleship and aviation area are separate areas that are an additional cost. We were there to also see the Oklahoma and Utah memorials through the Hawaii park and rec website. The 4/5 was because you cannot access the entire location without having to pay.

Make reservations for the USS Arizona! No bags! They won't let you bring bags to enter…read more Account for ample time to find parking in the parking lot. The walk in line was so long, I can't imagine all of the people in like actually received spots by the end of the day. Must be hours of waiting for this free exhibit. With reservations and coming in during your time frame, you should get in within a decent time frame. You sit in an auditorium and learn a little bit about the exhibit prior to taking a short ferry over with a guided park rangers the whole time. There may even be a veteran answering any questions you have. The exhibit itself is open, so if it's rainy, maybe prepare an umbrella. The time slot allotted for us at USS Arizona felt like more than enough time for us to look around, with the ranger giving historic background. Back at Pearl Harbor, there are a couple other museums that require tickets to enter. We walked around to learn more about Pearl Harbor with the road maps.

On the way through Waimea, I was driving north and my wife said something about a cowboy, but I…read morewasn't sure what she was talking about. But a couple days later, we drove through again and she wanted to do some shopping where I finally noticed this fantastic, life sized (maybe even a bit bigger) image of a Hawaiian Cowboy roping a steer (maybe a bull, but I didn't care to check.) This amazing bronze is a tribute to the Paniola, or Hawaiian Cowboys that went from being new to cattle to in the case of Ikua Purdy, World Champion roper in 1908. The bronze was created by Fred Fellows in 2003. The bronze has two separate pieces which undoubtedly made it easier to cast. I can imagine the horse and rider was tough enough with its size. Both pieces rest upon a stone pedestal base. This is a truly functional art piece with a sincere tribute to the history of the island. Review #2410

Located between Pah Ke's Restaurant and Zippy's on Kamehameha Highway, this local style post office…read morehas an "ohana feel". The staff are very pleasant, helpful, and efficient. They remain calm even when the line of customers is long. I appreciate the Automated Service Machines that are open 24 hours a day; the free parking; and the boxes that you can take for packing at home. Sometimes there's an "auntie" sleeping outside - please be kind. One day, that may be me?? (I hope not!) Just don't mind her... Thanks! Minus one star for the pavement - it could be improved, but it's not their fault!! It's old asphalt!

This post office is located in the town of Kapaau in North Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii. It is not…read morelocated off of Kamehameha Hwy as other reviews suggest. The photos on the listing are wrong, too. Here's how it actually looks. Hope this helps others in my local area.

Aloha, We Love Our Waikoloa Post Office in the Village! I grew-up in the Big City of Washington…read moreD.C., After moving here this Post Office so much reminds me of watching Mayberry as a kid! The staff treats you just like Ohana, Especially "Leslie" she is so profession always helping to make your visit pleasurable! My Wife & I are Always So Fortunate when she is Working up front counter waiting on us! Big Mahalos Uncle Johnny & Auntie Irene

Very helpful and well managed post office. Thank you for service the public with Such care,…read moreefficiency and patience.