Set in the northwestern reaches of the island of Hawaii, Kohala features a rugged landscape scattered with lava fields. The Kohala Coast is dotted with some of the island’s finest resorts and is known for its magnificent volcanic landscapes. Scattered amidst the rust-red and the jet-black lava rock fields, are lush oases offering world-class accommodations, award-winning dining and some of Hawaii’s best golf courses. Visitors flock to this sun-drenched part of the world to enjoy the island’s beaches such as the Hapuna Beach State Park – one of Hawaii’s largest white-sand beaches. Sample traditional cuisine at an array of restaurants, relax at a local spa, and visit the Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site – the largest restored heiau (temple) in Hawaii. Other popular activities include: exploring the scenic pasturelands of Waimea, visiting Kahua Ranch for a scenic horse riding excursion and discovering the charms of the nearby Lapakahi State Park, an old fishing village.