Kaloko-Honokohau National Park, Kailua Kona

Established in 1978, this park is still comparatively new, but it attracts nearly 50,000 visitors per year. It is situated on an ancient settlement and is a must-see for anyone interested in authentic Hawaiian culture and heritage. On the 1,160 acres that comprise the park, visitors can view heiau (places of worship), petroglyphs, fishponds (man-made stone ponds used to raise fish) and other remnants of an ancient community. There is no visitor center on the park, so arriving guests are encouraged to visit the headquarters.