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Town of Kapoho

The history of the town of Kapoho, the story of how it was buried by lava in 1960, and information about the Kapoho area today.

Kapoho Tide Pools
The shoreline of Kapoho Bay is a series of interconnecting, geothermally heated tide pools, some of which are large and deep enough for swimming and snorkeling.

Kapoho Bay
This bay on the east coast of the Big Island is is sunny area and it is lined with geothermally heated tide pools.

Cape Kumukahi
This is the easternmost spot on the Big Island of Hawii and also of the entire Hawaiian Island Chain.

Vacation Home Rentals in Kapoho
Information about vacation home rentals on the Kapoho Bay and tidepools area.

Kapoho Vacationland Subdivision

Kapoho Beach Lots Subdivision
Private gated community. Many homes have private geothermally heated natural pools.

Kapoho Village
The town of Kapoho, also known as Kapoho Village, was completely destroyed by a lava flow in January of 1960.

Agriculture in the Kapoho Area
Primary agricultural products in the Kapoho area are papaya trees, nursery plants, and flowers.
Kapoho Coffee Company
Volcano Isle Fruit Company

Geothermal Energy in the Kapoho Area
Geothermal Energy in the Kapoho Area Geothermal Resources in Kapoho: 2004 Report (PDF)

Driving Directions to Kapoho
when driving on Highway 130 turned left at sedond stop light onto 132. Stay left to Four Corners and turn right onto Highway 137. Take the second left onto a private road.

See also:
About the Puna District
Attractions on the Big Island
Activities on the Big Island