Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.

A stone papamū (Kōnane playing surface) with Hale o Keawe and Hōnaunau Bay in the background.

About Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.

Quick Facts

Location: HI
Designation: National Historical Park

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $20.00

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all of its passengers (up to 8 persons). Organized non-profit groups (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Motorcycle $15.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person $10.00

Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups $0.00

Academic institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver by simply filling out sections 1, 2, and 5 of our educational fee waiver application. If an educational fee waiver is not obtained, the standard entrance fees apply.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups $10.00

Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more will be charged $10.00 for each person on board.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person $10.00

All commercial tours that enter the park on a regular basis must have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and are required to pay the commercial tour fee at the entrance station at each visit. For more information on how to get a CUA visit the Permits & Reservations page.

Operating Hours

Sunset times vary throughout the year. For exact closing times, please see our Facebook page or call the visitor center.

Wednesday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Monday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Thursday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Sunday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Tuesday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Friday: 8:15AM - Sunset
Saturday: 8:15AM - Sunset

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Junior Ranger Program Snorkeling Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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