Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATE - 12/8/25: Kaʻena Point State Park - Keawaʻula Section has REOPENED.

Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site

[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

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    Hours Daily During Daylight Hours
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    The boulder-built fort stands as a reminder of Russia’s short-lived adventure (1815-1817) in the Hawaiian Islands. Massive stacked-stone walls of the fort are a mixture of Hawaiian construction and Russian design. Self-guided walk available.

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