Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 4/16/24 – Kalalau Trail, Nāpali Coast SWP has REOPENED and the Kauai Northshore Shuttle to Ha’ena SP has RESUMED.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 4/18/24 – Vehicle access road in the Mokuleʻia Section of Ka’ena Point State Park is CLOSED due to road conditions. Keawa’ula Section of Ka’ena Point State Park: water pump down; comfort station closed; portable toilets available.

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 3/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument

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    Hours

    Daily During Daylight Hours
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    Viewing of Mo’okini Heiau and Kamehameha I Birthsite. A National Historic Landmark, Mo’okini is one of the most famous luakini heiau (sacrificial temples) on the island. The birthsite is a memorial to Hawaiʻi’s greatest king who united all the island chiefdoms into a kingdom. (6.7 acres)