This is a lovely little church. Needs some TLC. Visitors should be sure to leave a donation to help them out!

This is a quick stop on your way up or down the coast. It was beautiful and there is ample parking. Grounds are beautiful but I don't remember if it was handicapped accessible or not.

While driving in coffee country around Captain Cook, take a moment to go "off road" and visit a tiny church that will lift your spirits and give you some peace from the rush of fitting all those tours into your Hawaiian experience. The Painted Church is well named. The interion is totally painted and embelished by hand: The Hawaiian "take"... More

It is hard to believe that one priest could paint all those beautiful biblical scenes on the walls and ceilings of that little church. The alter is beautiful. Outside a shrine to the Blessed Virgin has Hawaiian leis around it thereby tying together both culture and religion. So glad we stopped.

Be sure to stop by for a look around, either on your way to or from the Place of Refuge below. Painted Church is easy to find, you'll notice the sharply turned driveway marked Painted Church Rd. Just follow that road to the top of the hill and park. The paintings inside are truly amazing. There is indeed a small... More

Definitely worth stopping here. The small church is unique both inside and outside. The walls are covered with paintings of scenes from the bible and the lives of saints. It is situated on a hill overlooking a cemetery. The grounds are lovely. A peaceful place to spend some quiet time. There is no charge, but a donation is appreciated.

St. Benedict's Painted Church is an absolutely beautiful, lovely church overlooking historic Kealakekua Bay. It was interesting to stop by and see the art of one man who was so passionate to paint the almost the entire interior of the church. Surrounded by beautiful colorful gardens and old cemetery, the place is very peaceful and wasn't crowded so I could... More

I remember when lava threatened to overrun this gem back in 1990. Local folks took it upon themselves to jack it up and haul it out of the way. For years, it sat up on blocks on the side of the road, but now it has been put on a foundation. When you walk in, you will not believe the... More

This was special. Looking out over the ocean, this historic church and it's history was mesmerizing. It's a little out of the way but not by far. Be swept up in the history and the artwork on the inside. Look over the beautiful burial ground and envision the way it would have been 150 years ago.