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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park vs Maui Ocean Center

Both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Maui Ocean Center are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is preferred by most professionals compared to Maui Ocean Center. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park ranks #2 in Hawaii with approval from 7 publications like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

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
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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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Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center
9 / 10
192 Ma'alaea Rd, Hwy 30, Ma'alaea Harbor, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Feel as though you're walking from the seashore down to the bottom of the reef at this aquarium." Full review
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The Ocean Center's gift shop is one of the best on Maui for artsy souvenirs and toys.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Kids are mesmerized by the stingrays and fish that swim through the exhibit’s acrylic tunnel; the tiger sharks passing just inches away can excite even the most skeptical teen. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Staring a hammerhead shark in the eye is a good way to forget about the rain. So is watching a turtle breathe or being mesmerized by dancing sea jellies." Full review
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"This marine park is one of Maui’s top attractions and has been called “The Hawaiian Aquarium.” " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The state-of-the-art aquarium puts little ones in the center of a giant fishbowl, where tiger sharks glide past and spotted eagle rays swoop through a 750,000-gallon tank." Full review
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