Lapakahi
Ancient Fishing Village
State: Hawaii
County: Hawaii County
Founded: 1400s
Abandoned: 1800s
Peak Population: Ancient fishing village
Lapakahi was a thriving Hawaiian fishing village for 600 years before being abandoned in the 1800s due to drought. The site is exceptionally well-preserved with restored house foundations, fishing shrines, salt pans, and canoe sheds.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Inhabited for 600 years
- Restored house foundations
- Fishing shrines and canoe sheds
Location
Address: Lapakahi State Historical Park, HI
Coordinates: 20.1833, -155.8833