This small harbor is home to numerous sport fishing and
scuba dive boats. It one of the two major harbors on Hawaii.
The first ships to bring horses and cattle
to this island were docked here. Since then the harbor has
been dredged and enlarged to handle much larger craft.
Portions of the move "Waterworld"
was filmed here. Overlooking the harbor is Pu'ukohola, a
National Historical Site, built by King Kamehameha in 1790.
Useful Information:
One of the largest harbors on Hawaii
Sport fishing and dive boats available
Restaurants nearby
Great views of Pu'ukohola Heiau, Mauna Kea, and Maui
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 19 north to Highway 270. Continue north to Kawaihae.
The Harbor is around Mile Marker #3.
