Coordinates
Lawai Road, Koloa, Kauai.
South Shore, near the ocean.
The People's Prince
Prince Kuhio
Birthplace.
Koloa, Kauai
Born March 26, 1871 • Heir to the Throne
Royal Lineage
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole was born in a grass hut on this exact spot. A direct descendant of Kauai's last king, Kaumualiʻi, he was a royal heir before the overthrow of 1893, later becoming Hawaii's tireless advocate in the U.S. Congress.
State Holiday: His legacy is celebrated annually on March 26th.
Historical Foundations
The park preserves the tangible history of the Prince's early life and the area's ancient roots.
- Stone foundations of birth home
- Hōʻai Heiau (Ancient Temple)
- Royal saltwater fishpond
Visitor Protocol
Access Level
Open Sunrise to Sunset. Privately owned/publicly accessible.
Stewardship
Maintained by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Chapter 3.
Legislative Legacy Delegate 1903-1922
Democratic Transition
Uniquely bridging two eras, he transitioned from a royal heir of the overthrown monarchy to a democratically elected delegate, serving 19 years in the U.S. Congress.
Hawaiian Homes
His advocacy culminated in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, securing land specifically for the rehabilitation of the Native Hawaiian people.
Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana
The Prince of the People