Russian Fort Elizabeth
Pāʻulaʻula State Historical Park is a National Historic Landmark just southeast of present-day Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi. Locally, it belongs to Pakala Village. Records date it to 1816.
A landmark inside Pakala Village
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1816
Russian Fort Elizabeth dates from 1816. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 80–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Russian Fort Elizabeth can follow the seasons below.
Russian Fort Elizabeth
Pāʻulaʻula State Historical Park is a National Historic Landmark just southeast of present-day Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. It is the last remaining Native Hawaiian fort on the Hawaiian Islands, built in the early 19th century by natives with an Italian-based design provided by a German traveler who arrived on a Russian-American Company ship, as a project of High Chief Kaumualiʻi. The star fort was employed by the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 19th century under the name Fort Hipo (Hawaiian: Pāʻulaʻula o Hipo).
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1816
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1962) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to sleep near Russian Fort Elizabeth
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
- 1Waimea Canyon
- 2Nā Pali Coast
- 3Hanakapiai Beach
- 4Allerton Garden
- 5National Tropical Botanical Garden
- 6Limahuli Garden and Preserve
- 7McBryde Garden
- 8Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Compare 1 towns
| Town | From Russian Fort Elizabeth | Drive | Places to stay | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakala Village | in town | — | — | 292 |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Russian Fort Elizabeth
Pair a visit with these, within 26 miles.
17 mi Canyon & gorgeWaimea Canyon State Park
216 mi State parkNā Pali Coast State Park
318 mi BeachHanakapiai Beach
412 mi GardenAllerton Garden510 mi GardenNational Tropical Botanical Garden
619 mi GardenLimahuli Garden and Preserve
713 mi GardenMcBryde Garden
825 mi GardenNa 'Aina Kai Botanical GardensPhoto credits
Waimea Canyon State Park: Aaronbernstein, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nā Pali Coast State Park: Jmblanco74, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hanakapiai Beach: Jeff Kubina, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Allerton Garden: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Limahuli Garden and Preserve: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · McBryde Garden: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens: Ks.mini, CC BY-SA 3.0
Asked about Russian Fort Elizabeth
Is Russian Fort Elizabeth in Pakala Village?
Yes. It’s inside Pakala Village, HI.
When is the best time to visit Russian Fort Elizabeth?
January, February, March, April, May, November and December, with highs of 80–83°.
What is the closest airport to Russian Fort Elizabeth?
Lihue (LIH), about 21 miles away.
Ask people in Pakala Village
No one has shared advice yet; Pakala Village’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.