Designed by architect Robin Nelson, Puakea Golf Course is a public daily-fee golf course built on over 200 acres of historic property once home to a sugar cane plantation. Sports Illustrated stated that the course “is too spectacular to keep off our list ... dramatic in the extreme, the course offers fabulous views of the Pacific and is built amid volcanic cliffs, massive ravines, giant sinkholes and lush tropical undergrowth.” The 18-hole, par 72 layout offers a variety of looks for golfers of all skill levels, with rolling mounds, strategic bunkering, water features and a spread of foliage that shapes its 6,954 yards. Puakea also has a spacious practice facility with six target greens on their all-grass driving range, including a picturesque backdrop of the Wai‘ale‘ale Mountain Range. Be sure to grab a pre- or post-round bite at Puakea Grill.