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Kolekole Beach Park PARK
Beneath a highway bridge, this park sits alongside Kolekole Stream in a verdant tropical
valley. The river-mouth break is a local surfing and bodyboarding hot spot, but ocean
swimming is dangerous. There are small waterfalls and full facilities.
Camping is allowed with a county permit, but the narrow area can get crowded and
boisterous with picnicking local families, and might not be the best choice at night. To
get here, turn inland off the Hawaiʻi Belt Rd at the southern end of the Kolekole Bridge,
about 1300yd south of mile marker 15, right before the bridge.
World Botanical Gardens GARDENS
( 963-5427; www.wbgi.com ; MM16, Hwy 19; adult/teen 13-17yr/child 5-12yr $13/6/3;
9am-5:30pm) Under development since 1995, this garden remains a work in progress. It is
an admirable effort but plays second fiddle to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
closer to Hilo. To get here from Hwy 19, turn mauka (inland) near mile marker 16, at the
posted sign.
Sleeping
Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast B&B $
( 963-6422; www.akikosbnb.com ; s/d $65/75, cottage $65-85; ) A Big Island origin-
al, this B&B is part zendo, part community center, part farm, part art studio, and all
Akiko, making for a delightful stay for the holistic visitor. Rooms are simple - futons on
the floor in the main house or twin beds in an adjacent house. All rooms have shared
bathroom; rates include breakfast.
Two screened bungalows are small but wonderfully set in lush forest. For longer stays,
ask about the Artist's Retreat. Akiko herself is a live wire who farms the 2-acre grounds,
leads morning meditation, coordinates a popular end-of-year mochi pounding festival,
and allows wi-fi 'as long as no one sees you do it.' Located in Wailea, just over 2 miles
north of Honomu. Turn left at mile marker 15, then left again.
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Honomu
Honomu is a quaint old sugar town that might be forgotten if it weren't for its proximity
to Akaka Falls. Life here remains rural and slow paced. Main St is lined with retro
wooden buildings now sprouting shops and eateries.
 
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