Puako Home Sales / Kohala Coast Properties

The translation of Puako is literally Puako “sugar cane blossom” – pua (blossom) and ko (sugar cane). The area was settled by the Hawaiians, who established several small fishing villages along the coast. Puako has a rich history of petroglyph art. There are approximately 3,000 petroglyphs scattered throughout the Puako Archaelogical Fields. These pictures etched into the dark lava rock that permeates the Kohal and Kona Coasts give a fascinating glimpse into ancient Hawaii. Access to the Puako Petroglyph Park is through the adjacent Mauna Lani Resort.

The Puako Marine Preserve is a protected environment for endangered sea life that includes sea turtles, monk seals, exotic corals, and many varieties of colorful reef fish. Ther Preserve provides for and exeptional diving experience. The incredible clarity of the water is due to substantial infusion of fresh water and strong currents. The green sea turtles that inhabit the Preserve have been tracked by satellite all the way to the French Frigate shoals 1500 miles away, where they lay their eggs. They are a protected species and should not be bothered or disturbed in any way. Dolphins play and whales breach the surface in the deeper water beyond the reef shelf. Puako is a breeding area for humpback whales on their annual migration to Hawaii from their Alaska feeding grounds. The young whales are quite active and safe from predators and man. Puako is a safe haven for all.

Just North of Puako is Hapuna Beach State Park, home to the best white sand beach on the Big Island. The water at Hapuna is infused with fresh water from Mauna Kea Volcano , and it is clear abd refreshing with seasonal surfing during the winter months.

Golf- There are seven chapionship golf courses in the area at Waikoloa Village, Mauna Kea Resort, Mauna Lani Resort, the Waikoloa Beach Resort and the Waimea Country Club in Kamuela.

Beaches around the area include Hapuna Beach State Park, Spencer Beach State Park, Mauna Kea Beach and Anaeho ‘ omalu at the Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Deep sea fishing, whale watching, diving, snorkeling and boogie boarding at Paniau at the end of Puako Beach Drive are some of the fun things to do during your visit.

We have homes for rent and homes for sale in one of the greatest places to live on the Big Island. With 12 inches of annual rainfall you will almost always have sun on your vacation or when moving into your new ocean front home.

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