Alii Drive, roughly seven miles of roadway with seven centuries of archaeological, historic and cultural traditions and more than two dozen impressive points of interest, was sponsored by Kailua Village Business Improvement District as a nominee to the Hawaii Scenic Byways program administered by the Hawaii Department of Transportation.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation accepted the nomination, Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast, and designated Alii Drive as the state’s second Hawaii Scenic Byway.

Roads that become Scenic Byways are limited to those that tell a story, have outstanding qualities that need recognition or protection, and roads that will benefit from a coordinated strategy for tourism and economic development. KVBID and the Local Byway Committee are now working toward nomination of Alii Drive as a National Scenic Byway.

Following are links to the Final Draft Corridor Management Plan for Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast:

Corridor Management Plan June 2011 (Note: 6.63 MB)
Corridor Management Plan Appendices (Note: 6.85 MB)

Media release: Preservation Honor Award presented to Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast.
Media release: Pualu Award for Culture & Heritage presented to Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast.