Kamuela Hotels

Kamuela, Hawaii

Situated amid the green grasslands of North Kohala on Hawaii Island, Kamuela (more commonly referred to as Waimea) is home to cattle ranches and Hawaiian cowboys known as paniolos. With a breath-taking backdrop of mountains to the north and the beautiful beaches along the volcanic Kohala Coast to the east, the diverse landscapes provide a fantastically varied holiday destination.

Cowboy Country and Otherworldly Pursuits

Hawaii’s paniolo county is brimming with historic western charm. This is where the Parker Ranch is located – the largest privately owned ranch in the US. To delve into the paniolo lifestyle, visiting the island’s Kahua Ranch is a must. Picturesquely sited on the slopes of the Kohala Mountains, activities on this working ranch encompass horseback riding and evenings spent watching the spectacular sunset, tucking into food from a delicious BBQ.

Kamuela is perfectly situated for exploring the incredible north. Points of interest include the Polou Valley Lookout and the summit of Mauna Kea, where one of the world’s most important sites for earth-bound astrology can be found. Star-gazing tours take place here, but for those prone to altitude sickness, daily planetarium shows are held at the sea-level Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii in Hilo.

Kohala Coast

Numerous top resorts and hotels are located along the beautiful Kohala Coast - for example Waikoloa Beach Resort, a paradise of water sports and relaxation. For swimming, snorkeling, body boarding and lying back in the sun, the Hapuna Beach State Park is the place to go. This is the largest beach on Hawaii Island and often reaches lists of the world’s best such sites.

While sunbathing on the gorgeous white sand and having fun with water sports are essential pursuits here, the beach park provides access to the a coastal trail for avid hikers or those looking for a change of pace. This pathway leads to some fascinating spots, such as the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve, home to lava rock carvings that were created thousands of years ago by Native Hawaiians.

Shopping and Eating

In terms of retail therapy, the Parker Ranch Center has clothing boutiques along with galleries, cafes, restaurants and a museum, while Parker Square is where visitors can peruse fine art and oriental-inspired items.

The Kings’ Shops venue is the place to go for luxury shopping and fine dining; this is the perfect opportunity to sample some Hawaiian Regional Cuisine and peruse up-scale boutiques from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Situated just minutes away from the Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is an ideal place to grab lunch or an evening meal. On certain days of the week, there is even live Hawaiian entertainment and a farmers’ market.

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