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Akoni Pule Scenic Highway Road Trip

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27.2 miles: 40 minutes
Skirting the Kohala Coast on the northern tip of Hawai’i Island, the Akoni Pule Highway (SR 270) provides access to artsy villages, historical landmarks and - best of all - some truly magnificent beaches. As you follow this picturesque 27-mile route, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of electric green forests, sapphire waters, sandy stretches and rugged sea cliffs.
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27.2 miles: 40 minutes
Below the Kohala Mountains, Akoni Pule Highway (SR 270) hugs Hawai’i Island’s scenic North Kohala coastline. The route begins in a lush, tropical area that’s home to two small, stop-worthy towns: Kapa’au and Hawi. After you enter a rain shadow and pass Lapakahi State Historical Park and the gated Kohala Ranch community, the landscape takes on a dry, rocky appearance.