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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park vs Makena Beach

Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to Makena Beach. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park comes in at #2 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

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
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    "This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared." Full review
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    "This 180-acre national historic park was once a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers." Full review
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    Makena Beach
    Makena Beach
    8 / 10
    Makena Beach, Maui, HI
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      Frommer's Frommer's
      "One of the most popular beaches on Maui, Makena is so vast it never feels crowded." Full review
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      The shorebreak is steep and powerful.
      Fodor's Fodor's
      "Locals successfully fought to turn Makena—one of Hawaii's most breathtaking beaches—into a state park." Full review
      Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
      1 Star
      "Make means "dead" in Hawaiian, but you won't find any dead horses on this beach-just three lovely crescents of sand, separated by volcanic rock."
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