Welcome to Hale Mele Kohola -
The House of the Song of the Whale!
The House of the Song of the Whale!
Cultural Sites
Twenty minutes will take you to the Place of Refuge (Pu'uhonua o Honaunau). 
The Place of Refuge is an historical park set on ancient
Hawaiian spiritual grounds. It is a great place to walk, swim, picnic, snorkel,
kayak, paddle, or just rest on the beach and contemplate in solitude. The Place of Refuge also hosts local festivals to
recreate and celebrate native Hawaiian culture. Directions, hours, and current activities can be found at the park website.
If you're inclined towards 18th century art, you might venture to the
St. Benedict Catholic Church.
Known to locals as The Painted
Church, St. Benedict's is a national historical landmark. The interior was painted by a
Belgian priest in the 18th Century with depictions of Bible scenes and trompe
l'œil of Gothic architecture.
The Place of Refuge is an historical park set on ancient
Hawaiian spiritual grounds. It is a great place to walk, swim, picnic, snorkel,
kayak, paddle, or just rest on the beach and contemplate in solitude. The Place of Refuge also hosts local festivals to
recreate and celebrate native Hawaiian culture. Directions, hours, and current activities can be found at the park website.If you're inclined towards 18th century art, you might venture to the
St. Benedict Catholic Church.
Known to locals as The Painted
Church, St. Benedict's is a national historical landmark. The interior was painted by a
Belgian priest in the 18th Century with depictions of Bible scenes and trompe
l'œil of Gothic architecture.
Find out about the Beaches near Hale Mele Kohola.
