# Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, United States: what it is and when to go

> Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a historic place in Hawaii County, Hawaii (Puʻukoholā Heiau) in United States. Interests: History, Temples, Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puukohola-heiau/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Historic place in Hawaii County, Hawaii · History, Temples, Nature, Wildlife
- **Local name:** Puʻukoholā Heiau
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 3,805 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [nps.gov](https://www.nps.gov/puhe/index.htm)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Run by:** National Park Service
- **Coordinates:** 20.02757, -155.82152

## What it is and where

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a historic place in Hawaii County, Hawaii (Puʻukoholā Heiau) in United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 20.02757, -155.82152; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,805 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=20.027573%2C-155.821518)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20.027573%2C-155.821518)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Run by:** National Park Service

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/), [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/), [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 55 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 52 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 28 |
| May | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 06 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 41 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 06 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 32 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 02 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 48 |

In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Temples | March to October | November to February |
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Kaunaʻoa Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kauna-oa-bay/): Bay in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America · 2.6 km
- [Kohala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kohala/): Mountain in Hawaii · 12 km
- [Puu Hinai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puu-hinai/): Mountain in Hawaii, United States of America · 15 km
- [Isaacs Art Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/isaacs-art-center/): Art museum in Waimea, Hawaii · 16 km
- [Keawaiki Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/keawaiki-bay/): Bay in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America · 18 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

It is a historic place in Hawaii County, Hawaii (Puʻukoholā Heiau in the local language) in United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48.

### How do you get to Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,805 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20.027573%2C-155.821518) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Kaunaʻoa Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kauna-oa-bay/), [Kohala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kohala/), [Puu Hinai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puu-hinai/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/248576787), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4384490), CC0. More about Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pu%CA%BBukohol%C4%81_Heiau_National_Historic_Site). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).