Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Puʻukoholā is sacred ground and an active site of Hawaiian cultural practice. The heiau itself is kapu — do not enter the structure, do not climb on the walls, do not touch. Walk only on the marked path. Do not photograph anyone in protocol or ceremony. Do not bring pets, do not bring food onto the heiau approach. The annual cultural commemoration in mid-August brings practitioners from across the islands; visitors during that week should be especially quiet and stay back from any gathering. The NPS site is free; the visitor center is the place for questions.