Mokuaikaua Church
5 expert reviews
Fodor's
"The first Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands, this strong lava-rock structure... is mortared with burned lime, coral, and kukui oil."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This church is a handsome building with walls of lava rock held together by sand and coral-lime mortar."
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Travel + Leisure
"A dark, rock archway constructed in 1920, adds to the charm of Hawaii's first ever Christian church, located by the ocean and the Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona."
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Where
"Hawaii’s first Christian Church established in 1820. Founded by missionaries who came from Boston Massachusetts on the brig Thaddeus."
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Frommer's
"The 112-foot steeple is still the tallest structure in Kailua-Kona. Visitors are welcome to view the sanctuary."
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On most Sundays at 12:15pm, following the service, Mokuaikaua Church hosts a free history talk.
+1 808-329-0655
75-5713 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740