Visitors encounter a cultural and spiritual experience at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, where the spirit of the Kanaka Maoli people flows. Established for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture, Kaloko-Honokohau is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement which encompasses portions of four different ahupua'a, or traditional sea to mountain land divisions.

Established in 2000 for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional Native Hawai'ian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail takes visitors on a 175-mile journey. Traversing through hundreds of ancient settlement sites, including Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, and over 200 ahupua'a (traditional land divisions), trail segments are managed by community-based, descendant-led teams.