Rich and varied in natural wonders and other attractions, Pahoa and lower Puna is home to natural wonders, scenic drives, unique beaches and coastline views. With amazing one-of-a-kind adventures and activities for every age, Pahoa is East Hawaii’s favorite area for surfing and snorkeling, hiking and climbing, rejuvenating and relaxing and much, much more. Our many interesting places are sure to satisfy a wide range of interests, with an emphasis on sun, fun, agriculture and farming nestled in an area of renowned beauty.
A novelty for first-time visitors to the area or for those who have never been to a warm spring, the Ahalanui Park aka Pu’ala’a County Park in Kapoho is home to a naturally heated pond with a wall abutting the Pacific Ocean. Ideal for people of all ages and abilities, this large space is the perfect place to relax or work up a sweat doing nice, long laps roomy enough for all to be accommodated. Catch a thrill watching waves crash while soaking safely in the protected swimming hole or enjoy a picnic lunch with friends.
From a live, smoke-billowing volcano centered in a adjoining Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (LINK) http://www.nps.gov/havo/ to boundless sea views seen from some of the country’s premier real estate centered around charming, old-west influenced town with its authentic surfer flavor, Pahoa and lower Puna is the destination you will fall in love with over and over on Hawaii’s Big Island.
