I'll have to say usually - but not always in the same direction. The true highest point overlooks the Hilo side, but if you go around the summit you can also look down toward Honoka'a and Waikoloa. read more
So if you go to the summit of Maunakea for sunrise, you're more likely to see the ocean, while if you go for sunset, you may be looking down at a sea of clouds. read more
It’s not possible to stand on the summit of Mauna Kea without contemplating life on another planet. It’s an otherworldly experience, like none other available in Hawaii. The last stop before the summit is the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy. read more