Local Resources

Check out what is near by and avaialble here at the Sanctuary.

local Beaches

Kahena Beach (15 miles away) Clothing Optional Black Sand Beach — Community Hub.
Kaimu Black Sand Beach (13 miles away) newly formed black sand beach by the popular Uncle Roberts a hub for community and Hawaiian Soverignty.
Pohoiki Hot Ponds (17 miles away) Lava powered natural hot spring with warm and hot pools, and a pebbly beach with new boat ramp.
Haena (Shipman’s) Beach (15 miles away) 4 mile jungle hike leads to a stunning grey sand beach.
Carl Smith Beach Park (25 miles away) Also known as Turtle Beach a beautiful place to see Honu and be in both fresh and salt waters.
Honoli’i Beach Park (21 miles away) great place to surf the ocean and swim in the river.

The Red Road

We are only 1 mile up from the famous “Red Road” which is known as one of the top 10 most beautiful drives in the US.

On Going Local Puna Events

Ecstatic Dance: The Puna area has a thiriving Ecstatic Dance scene with dance happening reguarly 3 nights a week and sometimes 5!

WeDance (Wednesday nights)
Bee Dance (Friday nights — think jungle club)
Kalani “The Birth Place of Ecstatic Dance” (Sunday mornings, with yoga before)

“Sunday Funday”: The Puna area turns out ever week to celebrate and make merry for what is locally referred to as “Sunday Funday.” There are several formally orgnaized events, as well as regular gatherings that are self forming.

Sundari Song Circle (9am – 11am, every Sunday)
Kalani “The Birth Place of Ecstatic Dance” (Sunday mornings, with yoga before)
Sound Alchemy Integration (4-6pm sound healing, mantra chanting, kirtan, potluck, by donation)
Drum Circle & The Lawn (afternoon to after night fall, like a mini self forming festivle full of vibes, drumming, dancing, food, relaxing, and gorgeous views)
Beach time: people love to gather at Kahena and Pohoiki on Sundays in the morning through the evenings!

Sacred Sites to See

Mauna Kea
Considered by the Hawaiian people to be the place where the earth mother (Papa) and sky father (Wakea) kissed and created humans (kanaka). This is also an important site of the Hawaiian Soverignty Movement where Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) gathered from all the islands to protect the summit of Mauan Kea from more development. Learn more about the Protect Mauna Kea Movement.

Kiluea Crater
Considered by the Hawaiian people to be the primary home of Pele Honumea the Volcano Goddess of all Volcanos on the earth, this sacred space is one of the most active volcanoes on the earth. It is the reason the Hawaiian islands exist! Volcanoes National Park is also full of many trails, rain forests, steam vents, and lava tubes to explore. Check out the live webcam of the crater right now!

Pahoa food and beverage

(10 mins away)

Groceries: Island Naturals or Malama Market
Coffee: Woodrose Cafe, Carvinos Coffee or Kohala Coffee Co.
Restaurants: Ning’s Thai Cuisine, Kaleo’s Bar & Grill, Pele’s Kitchen (farm to table breakfast), Kaleo’s, The Veli, BananaRama, Smoothie Shack

Hilo food and beverage

(30 mins away)

Groceries: Island Naturals, Abundant Life Natural Foods, Safeway, Cost U Less, Target.
Restaurants: Susan Fish Market (best Poke on BI!), Sweet Kane Cafe (farm to table), Sushi Ebisuya, Vibe Cafe, Tina’s Thai Garden, Hilo Burger Joint, The Booch Bar.