A large complex of sites lies within a gated development on the coast below the town of Captain Cook.
Makoleʻa, 2008 19466 hits The heiau mauka of Keʻeku, associated with the aliʻi wahine Makoleʻa. It has since been reconstructed, along with Keʻekū and Hāpaialiʻi Heiau.
Paniau, 2006 19295 hits The residence of Lonoikamakahiki at Paniau, according to the Kekahuna map. Now, the location of the Keauhou Surf and Racket Club.
Kualiʻiliʻi Heiau, 2004 19712 hits A heiau in Kailua-Kona on the grounds of a gated condominium complex.
Kealakowaʻa, 2006 18928 hits A heiau associated with canoe building. It had been reconstructed by noted stone mason Billy Fiends, but suffered major damage in a large earthquake several years after this image was made.
Keolanahihi, 2008 18918 hits A pōhaku at the complex of Keolanahihi in Kailua-Kona.
Keolanahihi, 2008 20255 hits A pōhaku at the complex of Keolanahihi in Kailua-Kona.
Ālula, 2005 20050 hits One of several platforms at Haleolono, this one in a parking lot. The name of the heiau, according to a local Hawaiian Kumu Hula, is Ālula.
Ālula, 2005 19955 hits One of several platforms at Haleolono, this one in a parking lot. The name of the heiau, according to a local Hawaiian Kumu Hula, is Ālula.
ʻŌhiʻamukumuku, 2007 18844 hits The remains of Helani Church, built on ʻŌhiʻamukukuku Heiau at Keauhou.
Kapuanoni, 2008 23031 hits The remaining portion of Kapuanoni, truncated by a hotel swimming pool. The hotel and its pool have been demolished since this image was made, and the heiau is to be reconstructed.
Kapuanoni, 2004 15407 hits A heiau in the complex at Kahaluʻu said to have been built or enlarged by Kalaniopuʻu. The hotel has since been demolished by the landowner.
Hāpaiali’i Heiau, 2004 18916 hits Before the reconstruction of Hāpaiali’i. The hotel in the distance has since been demolished.
Hāpaialiʻi 2013 25409 hits
Keʻekū, 2005 8491 hits The hotel in the background has since been demolished and the heiau reconstructed by noted stone mason Billy Fields.
Makoleʻa, 2008 1815 hits Makoleʻa Heiau has been reconstructed by the landowner, and its surrounding complex turned into a cultural preserve. The heiau is connected to the aliʻi wahine Makoleʻa.
Iniʻikawai Heiau, 2004 2205 hits A heiau within a resort complex in Kahaluʻu.
Iniʻikawai Heiau, 2005 15513 hits A heiau within a resort complex in Kahaluʻu.
Holualoa, 2007 20401 hits The end of the vast Holua Loa at Keauhou. Cultural anthropologist Marion Kelly and Kenneth Emory witnessed the bulldozing of the lower portion of the heiau for the construction of the resort on the other side of the road. The landowner arranged for the demolition to happen on a Sunday, according to Marion Kelly.