Driving Directions
The Park is located at 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae, on the Island of Hawai'i.
Directions from Kona International Airport:
Take Highway 19 North for 27 miles. Turn left (north) onto Highway 270 (Kawaihae Road) and go 1/2 mile to the Park entrance (on the left side of highway). Turn left off the highway on to the park road. The Visitor Center is located down the hill just before Spencer Beach County Park.
Directions from Hilo:
Take Highway 19 North 67 miles. Continue on Highway 270 (Kawaihae Road) to the Park entrance (on the left side of highway). Turn left off the highway on to the park road. The Visitor Center is located down the hill just before Spencer Beach County Park.
Directions from North Kohala (Hawi/Kapa'au):
Take Highway 270 South 20 miles to the Park entrance (on the right side of highway). Turn right off the highway on to the park road. The Visitor Center is located down the hill just before Spencer Beach County Park.
Public Transportation
The County of Hawai'i operates the Hele-On bus service. Taxi service is also available from the Kohala Coast resorts.
Walking/Hiking
The Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail connects the Park with many of the major resorts along the Kohala Coast. Approximate walking distances and times are as follows:
- Mauna Kea Beach Resort — 1.5 miles; 1 hour
- Hapuna Prince Resort — 2 miles; 1 1/2 hours
- Mauna Lani Resort — 9 miles; 4 hours
- Waikoloa Beach Resort — 14 miles; 5-7 hours
