Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
Picture of Waikiki

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️Monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.

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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 2/18/26 – KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION: Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability. 1/5/26 - Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits available now: kaenasups.ehawaii.gov. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant.

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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.

Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside

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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
    Parking Fees

    Non-Commercial vehicles:

    • Residents = No Charge
    • Non-Residents = $7.00 per vehicle

    Commercial PUC vehicles:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $15.00
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $30.00
    • 26 + passenger vehicles: $50.00
    Trail Name

    Description

    NOTE:  AS OF FEBRUARY 2026, PARKING FEES WILL BE CHARGED FOR PUʻU ʻUALAKAʻA STATE WAYSIDE.

    Forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. Lookout provides sweeping view of southern O’ahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, including Honolulu and Manoa Valley. Picnic shelters available. Start of trailhead for ‘Ualaka’a Loop Trail (a 1-mile loop).