When the high priestess Kuiapoiwa II became pregnant she had a strange craving. Unlike the mothers of today, she didn't desire pickles and ice cream, but instead hungered for the eyes of sharks. The ruling chief Alapainui of the Big Island gathered kahunas, priests of traditional Hawaiian religion, to explain what this meant.
They prophesied that the child would be as ravenous as a shark on land. Alapainui sought to destroy the baby at birth, but the chlild was ultimately rescued by family friends. The child would grow up to become King Kamehameha, the conquerer who defeated all the island chiefs and united Hawaii under his rule.
This is just one of many curious tales from Kailua-Kona, a stunningly beautiful town, still overflowing with spirits and supernatural creatures from its mystical past. Beneath the surface of black lava rock are ancient forces that manifest in the most surprising ways. Discover Hawaii's haunted heritage and hear accounts of Kona's unique paranormal activity.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Walking tour with a an authentic local guide and paranormal enthusiast
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet in front of the King Kamehameha Beach Resort at the sign next to the parking lot across the street from Pacific Vibrations Surf Shop. The sign will say "KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA BEACH RESORT"
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Kailua Pier
Experience the oceanfront beauty of the pier while the turn-of-the-century accounts of the steam ship Mauna Loa and its choking ghost wash over you. Could a ti leaf liquor called okolehao have been the cure?
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Wonder at the secrets contained within Kamehameha's compound where he died in 1819. What are the significance of the giant wooden statues called ki'i akua?
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Hulihe'e Palace
Learn about the secret power of some of the museum's most sacred artifacts. What is a pohaku?
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Kona Inn Shopping Village
Ponder the strange events that have occurred at this former hotel and the special heritage of Hawaiian sports legend. Were his powers supernatural?
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Mokuaikaua Hawaii's 1st Christian Church
Visit the first Christian Church in Hawaii and discover miracles both old and new. What causes fish to suddenly behave so strangely?
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Immerse yourself in creepy accounts from guests who experiences spirited stays at local hotels. Who haunts the Kona Coast?
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Kamakahonu Beach
Delve to the history of unidentified flying objects seen from this beach. They're not what you think? Are they gods, warnings, spirits of the dead, or the dreaded curse?
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Far from being mere decorations, Hawaiian tattoos embody a deep-seated belief in the intertwining of the physical and spiritual realms.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
