Hawaii Scenic Byways

Hawaii’s Scenic Byways Program showcases roads throughout Hawaii that have an important story to tell to both local residents and visitors. These roads hold more than what meets the eye —their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and/or scenic qualities are of statewide and quite probably National significance. The byway sponsor groups manage their scenic byways to protect and enhance them through collaborations with government agencies and business and community groups. Hawaii joined the National Scenic Byways Program in 2009, and participates with other U.S. States, National Parks and other Federal land agencies, Native American tribes as well as with Canada and Japan.

Mamalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor

Mamalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor tells a story of historic importance through the road’s intrinsic qualities and sets one’s experiences along this Scenic Byway… Read More

Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast

To the unsuspecting motorist, travel along Alii Drive is a very pleasant seven mile coastal drive filled with scenic vistas, natural features and recreational opportunities… Read More

Ka`u Scenic Byway- the Slopes of Mauna Loa

Highway 11 in Kau, the Kau Scenic Byway, is the route a traveler would normally follow from the Kona (west side) direction and driving towards the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.... Read More

Holo Holo Koloa Scenic Byway

Koloa is a microcosm of pre-contact and post-contact Hawai’i. The coastline of the Koloa Plain is a world-class tourist destination. A significant array of archaeological and... Read More

2012 Hawaii Scenic Byways Call for Nominations

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is inviting qualified government and community sponsors to submit 2012 Byway Nomination Applications for new byways throughout the state of Hawaii. Applications are due postmarked by Friday, April 20, 2012.

Have questions about the program or nomination process? Join us on Friday March 16, 2012 at 10:00 am for a statewide telephone conference call and the opportunity to ask any questions and get clarifications.