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Ho'okipa Beach Park vs Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Ho'okipa Beach Park. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park comes in at 88 with praise from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Ho'okipa Beach Park
Ho'okipa Beach Park
8 / 10
Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96768
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The wild north shore beach of the same name is certainly hospitable to wave riders... it’s among the world’s top spots for windsurfing and kiting." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"To see some of the world's finest windsurfers, hit this beach... also one of Maui's hottest surfing spots." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hoʻokipa is to daredevil windsurfers what Everest is to climbers. It reigns supreme as the world’s premier windsurfing beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"For some inexplicable but astounding reason, over a dozen sea turtles bask on the sand at Ho‘okipa Beach Park at sunset." Full review
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
9 / 10
P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96726
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This 420-acre National Historical Park houses the best preserved puuhonua (place of refuge) in the state." Full review
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An aura of ancient sacredness and serenity still embues the place.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The huge, centuries-old temples... lie in ruins at this ancient historical site, sacred to native Hawaiians." Full review
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The surrounding Kealakekua Bay with its cliffs and spinner dolphins makes for a gorgeous backdrop.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared." Full review
Where Where
"This 180-acre national historic park was once a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers." Full review
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