National Historical Park · Hawaii
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.
Things to do
- 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
Weather & when to go
The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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.
$20.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$15.00
Entrance - Per Person
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.
$10.00
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
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.
$0.00
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
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.
$10.00
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
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.
$10.00
Operating hours
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Operating Hours
Sunset times vary throughout the year. For exact closing times, please see our Facebook page or call the visitor center.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to visit Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park costs $20.00 (Entrance - Private Vehicle), $15.00 (Entrance - Motorcycle), $10.00 (Entrance - Per Person). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
- What are the hours at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
- Sunset times vary throughout the year. For exact closing times, please see our Facebook page or call the visitor center.
- Do I need a reservation for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.