Signs note that visitors should be reverent at this sacred place, but too many visitors either do not read or do not care. Nevertheless, the grounds are laid out and maintained well, and it is worth a visit to contemplate the ideas of repentance and redemption embodied in the traditions associated with this Place of Refuge. It is also a lovely location.

Learn about the Hawaiin culture, see the royal compound and the refuge area. Very interesting exhibits but sometimes its a little tricky to find each of the points of interest. Make sure to use your yearly National Parks Pass to enter the "City of Refuge" national park and save the $20 entry fee.

You can’t help but appreciate the centuries of history and memories imbued in this place. The various spot along the self guided tour are informative, but just standing and taking in the views, it’s easy to see how this site has been sacred for so long. We visited around 2:30-3:15 in the afternoon and it was warm and humid but sparsely attended that that time. Taking a few minutes to learn about the history of this spectacular place makes every other moment on island event more special.

Stunning ancient historical site. A beautiful place to learn more about the history and culture of Hawaii. We saw a sea turtle and numerous colorful fish from the shore in the royal cove and enjoyed exploring the grounds of this sacred place.

We visited as 1 of our stops on a Holland America Cruise shore excursion. On a motor coach from Polynesian Adventure, driven by Uncle Dennis. Dennis was wonderful! He was great throughout the excursion, with wonderful commentary as our driving tour guide. This National Historical Park was beautiful. And we had a lovely day to enjoy it. I am glad we got to see it. I would return.

Very interesting Park with a lot of history of the Islands and its culture and beliefs. The movie was excellent and it really helps to explain what you will be seeing in the Park. Definitely worth seeing. The Park has 2 sides, the Royal Grounds and the Pu’uhonua. The exhibits are very good and the brochure with the self-guided tour map provides good information about what you are seeing at each location. The wooden images of the Hawaiian gods are fun to see up close.

Admission to this site is covered under the senior pass. There is a small visitor center with gift shop, a theater which plays a movie, and the site itself. The area is lovingly maintained with scenic views. It is where those scheduled to be executed could be pardoned if they managed to get to this place of refuge. They had to swim through shark infested waters

Such a beautiful park, I could sit there for hours. I love all the carvings and the colors of the wood aginst the water and the sky. The history is significant at this location, there is a movie that tells you all about it. Loved this park

This is a nice place to spend an hour if you are interested in Hawaiian culture. This was both a site of refuge for those who broke with traditional Hawaiian customs and at one time was a burial place for ali'i, Hawaiian high chiefs. The park is quiet and peaceful. Certainly not a spectacular destination but definitely worth a visit if you are interested in Hawaiian culture and history.

What a beautiful and historic site! You start by entering a large parking lot and getting easy access to the site. It’s a self guided experience but you get a helpful map with additional information to help you on your trip. There were staff available to answer questions if you had any. The site was clean and well maintained, and very easy to navigate (especially if you had the map). It was a very interesting and beautiful place with gorgeous surroundings. Great opportunity to learn about cultural practices in the area. They had water fountains and toilets, as well as a hiking path nearby that leads to a beautiful viewpoint.