About Hamakua Coast (Big Island) :: The Hamakua Coast is a rural, green, palm-fringed strip along Highway 19 (Hawaii Belt Rd.) on the Big Island's north coast, where ridges and valleys (gulches) alternate on their way to the sea. While sugar plantations dominated Hamakua's recent past, today Honokaa is called the macadamia nut capital of the world.

Hamakua Coast Towns :: Honokaa, Paauilo, Hakalau, Papaikou.

Hamakua Coast Activities & Attractions  

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Laupahoehoe Train Museum, Town of Honokaa, Town of Honomu.

Hamakua Coast Beaches

The northern coast of the Big Island has wild and remote beaches, perfect for the explorer.

Hamakua Coast Outdoors :: Akaka State Park, Kalopa State Park, Kolekole Beach Park, Waipio Valley Overlook.

Interesting fact about Hamakua Coast :: The Waipio Valley on the north end of the Hamakua Coast is known as the Valley of Kings. Hawaiian royalty lived here between the black sand beach and twin waterfalls, and Hawaiian deities, like Maui and Nenewe, lived and died among the ancient temples.

Hamakua Coast (area) Hotels & Resorts  

Research and reserve your hotel, using secure online connections. Choose from a wide selection of hotels, price ranges and packages.

Remember :: On Laupahoehoe Point there is a simple stone memorial to the people who died in 1946, when a huge tsunami wave crushed the village on the point. Today, as testament to the power of the ocean, the point is empty.