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Prince Kuhio Park
Located within the South Region on Kauai
The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai'i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai'i for 10 consecutive terms. He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.
Parking is available to the left in the back. Besides an ocean view, the park is home to the Ho'ai Heiau. It sits on the left side of the park and is an exquisite example of stone construction. Its lava stones are so well-fitted that they almost appear to be carved On Highway 50 from Hanapepe take a right onto Koloa Road near mile marker 11. Turn left onto Po'ipu Road from Koloa Road in south Kauai. The road will wind slightly past the Kiahuna Golf Course. At around mile marker 5 Po'ipu Road will branch off to the left. Follow the right fork onto Lawa'i Road with goes along the coastline. Prince Kuhio Park is less than a mile on your right.
Prince Kuhio Park
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole was born here in 1871. Had the Hawaiian monarchy survived, he would have been king. Instead, he became Hawaii's first delegate to the United States Congress, serving 10 consecutive terms from 1903 to 1922. His work on behalf of Native Hawaiians earned him the title "The People's Prince."
What's in the Park
The park preserves the stone foundation of Prince Kuhio's birthplace home. A traditional Hawaiian fish pond sits on the grounds. Nearby is the Ho'ai Heiau, a sacred shrine with precisely fitted lava stones. The whole site is small, well-maintained, and free to visit.
You can walk the entire grounds in 10 to 15 minutes. There is an ocean view from the park, and the landscaping keeps the area pleasant even on warm days.
Prince Kuhio Day
March 26 is Prince Kuhio Day, a state holiday in Hawaii. Annual celebrations are held at the park with Hawaiian music, hula, and cultural events. If your trip overlaps, the festivities are worth attending.
Getting There
The park is on Lawa'i Road in Po'ipu, on Kauai's south shore. From Koloa, take Po'ipu Road south and follow the right fork onto Lawa'i Road. The park is less than a mile down on the right. Spouting Horn is just up the road, and Po'ipu Beach is a short drive back toward town. Easy to combine all three in one outing.
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Breezy trade winds are in place with windward and inland showers expected tonight and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday evening—avoid them if rough water concerns you. East-facing shores will see building swell Sunday as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves in with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas on the windward side. Forecasters are still narrowing down the exact track, so check updates this weekend. By Thursday normal trades return.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you stay clear of the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when the storm passes through.
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Trade winds are bringing showers to the windward side and inland areas, mostly at night and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday—avoid them if you're not comfortable in rough water.
Tropical Storm Fausto arrives Tuesday and brings heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on east-facing shores through Wednesday. The storm is moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot for days. Forecasters are still narrowing the track, so watch for updates this weekend. Impacts could shift depending on whether it passes north or south of the islands.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you avoid the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when Fausto moves through.
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Right now you've got breezy trade winds with showers mainly at night and early morning on the windward and inland sides. Conditions stay stable through Monday with the same pattern—showers mostly after dark, trades during the day.
High surf is running through Saturday at 6 PM on south-facing beaches. Starting Sunday, east-facing shores will see advisory-level surf building as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches from the southeast. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves near the islands with heavy rain and gusty winds on the windward side. It's moving fast at 15 miles per hour, so rain won't sit in one spot for days, but forecasters are still refining the track—updates this weekend will clarify the exact impacts.
Stick with leeward beaches through Monday if you're comfortable in the current surf. For Tuesday and Wednesday, plan indoor activities or protected bays on the lee side while the heavy rain and wind move through.
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Breezy trade winds this morning with scattered showers on the windward side and inland—mostly at night and early morning. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday; skip them if rough water makes you nervous.
Tropical Storm Fausto moves near the islands Tuesday through Wednesday with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on the east-facing shores. The storm's moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot. The exact impacts depend on whether it tracks north or south—forecasters are still pinning down the track, so check updates this weekend.
Plan leeward beaches or protected bays through Monday. Once the trades return to normal Thursday onward, conditions settle back to typical.
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