Mālaekahana State Recreation Area
Malaekahana Beach

**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.

Mālaekahana State Recreation Area

UPDATES: 8/4/23 – Beginning August 1, 2023, a major improvement project will impact sections of the Kahuku (northern) park section of Mālaekahana SRA, which is managed by a private-sector partner, Malaekahana Beach Campground. At times throughout the project, which is estimated to last about a year, public access and camping/lodging availability will be affected. The Kalanai Point (southern) park section will not be impacted by the work.

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    Hours

    Summer: 7:00am to 7:45pm

     

    Winter: 7:00am to 6:45pm

     

    Summer Hours Begin on April 1st

    Winter Hours Begin the Day After Labor Day
    Entrance Fee None
    Camping

    By Permit Only, Friday through Wednesday

    • Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
    • Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
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    Description

    Wooded beach park with swimming, bodysurfing, beach-related activities and shore fishing. Picnicking and camping are available at Kalanai Point section and Kahuku section.

    Improvements to Mālaekahana Kahuku Section

    Beginning August 1, 2023, a major improvement project will impact sections of the Kahuku (northern) park section of Mālaekahana SRA, which is managed by a private-sector partner, Malaekahana Beach Campground. At times throughout the project, which is estimated to last about a year, public access and camping/lodging availability will be affected. The Kalanai Point (southern) park section will not be impacted by the work.

     

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