Mākena State Park
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: The 2024 Kaʻena Point permit and decal is being extended through 2025. You do not need to apply for a new permit now, you will be notified when applications open next year. Take good care of your decal, we cannot replace decals. Please remember to take rubbish bags home, do not leave it a the trash bins. 

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 11/4/24 – Waimea Canyon State Park/Kōkeʻe State Park: Paving will take place on Waimea Canyon Road leading into Puʻu Hinahina Lookout on Wednesday, November 6 limiting vehicle access into and out of the lookout parking lot from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Pedestrian access will remain open, and vehicles can access the lookout before and after the closure.

Mākena State Park

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    CAUTION: Shore break can be very dangerous!
    Hours

    Oneloa (Big Beach) & Oneuli (Black Sand) Beach

    • Daily – 5:00am – 7:00pm

    Puu Olai (Little Beach)

    • Saturday & Sunday – 5:00am – 4:00pm
    • Weekdays – 5:00am – 7:00pm
    Entrance Fee
    • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
    • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
    • Children 3 and Under = Free
    Parking Rates

    Non-Commercial Vehicles

    • Residents = Free with Hawaii State Drivers Lic. or Hawaii State ID
    • Non-Residents = $10 Per Vehicle

     Commercial PUC Vehicles

    • 1-7 passenger vehicle = $25
    • 8-25 passenger vehicle = $50
    • 25+ passenger vehicle = $90

    Description

    Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing, board surfing, shore fishing, and beach- related activities. No drinking water available. (164.4 acres)

    Parking Info

    Makena State Park is now subject to paid-parking. Park visitors can pay for parking upon arrival at the parking kiosks, or online via scanning this QR code or clicking on the link below:

    Pay for Parking at Makena State Park