Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit.

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[KAUA’I] UPDATE 12/16/25 — Ha’ena State Park: Shuttle SUSPENDED due to inclement weather. Kalalau trail is CLOSED due to high stream levels.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATE 12/15/25 — Ka'ena Point State Park: Mokulē'ia Section Vehicle Access Gate is temporarily CLOSED due to saturated road conditions.

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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.

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)

    Malama Hawaii-Culture from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.