Huliheʻe Palace
A Hawaiian royal seaside summer palace completed in 1838. It stands beside Kailua Pier and displays royal furniture, woodwork and portraits.
Huliheʻe Palace was built by Kuakini, governor of Maui, using lava rock and coral mortar. It later served as a summer retreat for King Kalākaua and other members of the royal family. Today it is run as a museum by the Daughters of Hawaii and displays koa furniture, feather ornaments and royal portraits. On the lawn by the bay in front of the palace, free hula performances and concerts are often held, usually on Sunday afternoons. Admission is about 16 US dollars. Check the official website for opening hours, as it is typically closed on Sundays and Mondays. It can be visited together with the Mokuʻaikaua Church across the road.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–15:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Aliʻi Drive (Historic Kailua Village)
- Mokuʻaikaua Church
- Ahuʻena Heiau (Kamakahonu)
- Hōlualoa Village
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
- Magic Sands Beach (Laʻaloa Beach Park)
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park
- Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel