Prince Kuhio Park

Located within the South Region on Kauai

The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai'i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai'i for 10 consecutive terms. He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.

Parking is available to the left in the back. Besides an ocean view, the park is home to the Ho'ai Heiau. It sits on the left side of the park and is an exquisite example of stone construction. Its lava stones are so well-fitted that they almost appear to be carved On Highway 50 from Hanapepe take a right onto Koloa Road near mile marker 11. Turn left onto Po'ipu Road from Koloa Road in south Kauai. The road will wind slightly past the Kiahuna Golf Course. At around mile marker 5 Po'ipu Road will branch off to the left. Follow the right fork onto Lawa'i Road with goes along the coastline. Prince Kuhio Park is less than a mile on your right.

Prince Kuhio Park

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole was born here in 1871. Had the Hawaiian monarchy survived, he would have been king. Instead, he became Hawaii's first delegate to the United States Congress, serving 10 consecutive terms from 1903 to 1922. His work on behalf of Native Hawaiians earned him the title "The People's Prince."

What's in the Park

The park preserves the stone foundation of Prince Kuhio's birthplace home. A traditional Hawaiian fish pond sits on the grounds. Nearby is the Ho'ai Heiau, a sacred shrine with precisely fitted lava stones. The whole site is small, well-maintained, and free to visit.

You can walk the entire grounds in 10 to 15 minutes. There is an ocean view from the park, and the landscaping keeps the area pleasant even on warm days.

Prince Kuhio Day

March 26 is Prince Kuhio Day, a state holiday in Hawaii. Annual celebrations are held at the park with Hawaiian music, hula, and cultural events. If your trip overlaps, the festivities are worth attending.

Getting There

The park is on Lawa'i Road in Po'ipu, on Kauai's south shore. From Koloa, take Po'ipu Road south and follow the right fork onto Lawa'i Road. The park is less than a mile down on the right. Spouting Horn is just up the road, and Po'ipu Beach is a short drive back toward town. Easy to combine all three in one outing.

John C. Derrick

Published by: John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawai'i travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawai'i tourism.

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Longitude: -159.4743864

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