Royal Mausoleum State Monument
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Royal Mausoleum

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit. 
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[O’AHU] UPDATED 12/19/24 – Ka’ena Point State Park, Keawa’ula (west section): Park CLOSED due to large surf tomorrow 12/20/24 through the weekend.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 12/16/24 – Diamond Head State Monument: Beginning January 6, 2025 to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of construction project, the park will close at 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, (excluding weekends and holidays) due to a construction project. The last reservation time slot for \\\"Parking and Entry\\\" and \\\"Entry Only\\\" during this time will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. Please check back for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 12/16/24 – Mākena State Park - Invitation For Bid For Sealed Bid Proposal To Provide A mobile Food Truck Concession At Mākena State Park on Maui. Any party that may be interested in providing a bid may inspect the concession premises by calling DSP at (808) 587-0505 or contact DLNR-Division of State Parks Property Manager, Ms. E. Keiki Kipapa, by email to [email protected] Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) except Federal and State Holidays. See Full IFB: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2024/12/SPM25-010A.pdf

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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.

Royal Mausoleum State Monument

ROYAL MAUSOLEUM STATE MONUMENT – MAUNA ‘ALA

UPDATE: 7/1/24 - Royal Mausoleum State Monument - Mauna ‘Ala Cottage Repair and Renovation Project

The residential Curator’s cottage is undergoing necessary interior repair and renovation during the period of July 2024 through Spring 2025. A blessing was conducted on site and attended by the core construction leads and State Park staff. The cottage reconstruction is at the edge of the property behind the chapel and is occurring on weekdays and weekends. Parking on property is limited for safety reasons and to support the sanctity of Mauna ‘Ala. Construction screens, netting and cones are in place to comply with safety guidelines.

A trailer is in position as a temporary office until the cottage renovation is completed. For questions, please call the Royal Mausoleum State Monument Mauna ‘Ala Curator at 808-636-8452. Mahalo.

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    Hours

    8:00 am to 4:30pm 

    Monday – Friday

    Saturday & Sunday and Holidays Closed. Access may be available by Special Use Permit (SUP).
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument – Mauna ‘Ala, is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. This sacred site is comprised of tombs with members of the Kamehameha and Kalākaua Dynasties with their retainers, a historic chapel, several historic trees, and a Curator’s cottage.

    Helpful Information

    Huaka’i: visiting Mauna ‘Ala

    While Mauna ‘Ala is open daily for public visitation, it is highly recommended that the public contact the Curator in advance of a huaka’i. Doing so helps maintain the sanctity of Mauna ’Ala by avoiding overlapping of visitors and potential vehicle parking impacts. There are prearranged huaka’i on specific dates that have been scheduled for the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala by Special Use Permit (SUP).

    · A group greater than 25 individuals requires a SUP.

    · A group of 25 individuals or less does not require a SUP, but contacting the Curator is still recommended.

    For more information or to request an SUP, please contact the Curator by email: [email protected] or by cell phone @ 808-636-8452

    Resources

    Mauna ‘Ala-HFD Recruits, July 20, 2023 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.