Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

[MAUI] UPDATED 11/2/24 – Kaumahina State Wayside Park: CLOSED until further notice for maintenance work.

[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. 

[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.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

6/18/24 - UPDATE - West Hawaii State Parks to close early on the 4th of July at 5 PM.

Parks effected are:
Kekaha Kai SP—Mahai’ula section and Manini’owali (Kua Bay) section
Kiholo SPR
Hapuna Beach SRA and Waialea section

Hours

Daily Hours 7:00am to 7:30pm

Gates Close at 8:00pm

Entrance Fee
  • *Credit Card Only*
  • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
  • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
  • Children 3 and Under = Free
Parking Fee       Non-Commercial Vehicles

  • Residents = Free with State ID/DL
  • Non-Residents = $10 per vehicle

     Commercial PUC Vehicle:

  • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25
  • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50
  • 26+ passenger vehicles: $90
Trail Name
Lodging

       A-Frame Cabins (presently CLOSED)

  • Residents = $40 Per Night, Per A-Frame
  • Non-Residents = $70 Per Night, Per A-Frame

NOTE: Online reservations for must be made at least 7-days in advance of check-in date.

Description

Landscaped beach park with swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing during periods of shore breaks, sunbathing and other beach-related activities, picnicking and shelter lodging opportunities.

Dangerous rip currents and pounding shore breaks during periods of high surf! Waves over 3 feet high are for experts – all others should stay out of the water and away from the shoreline! Lifeguard services. Hiking opportunity along the coastal trail. (61.8 acres)

Lodging Information

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area rents 4-person A-Frame shelters.  These shelters consist of a single screened room with wooden sleeping platforms and a picnic table.  Comfort Stations with cold showers and restrooms are available for shared use by all shelters. Food and other personal supplies must be stored in the guest’s unit.

Other Conditions Apply
1. Guests must provide their own liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer – we do not provide it.
2. ALL CAMPERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR MANDATORY CHECK IN WITH STAFF AT 3:00PM
3. Only names listed are covered by the permit.

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Hāpuna Beach Concession

***TEMPORARILY CLOSED***

Interpretive Information

There is more to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area than just great beaches. Learn about the incredible cultural history and natural resources before you explore the park.