Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau

National Historic Site · HI

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!

Operating hours

Entrance & Exit

Covered, open air lanai at visitor center open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance (Top) Gate will be closed by 4:00 PM Daily, however the Parking Lot Exit (Bottom) Gate will close at 4:30 PM Daily. All vehicles parked in the visitor center parking lot after closing hours will be locked in or towed at owner's expense. In case of Emergency call 911

Today's Hours

Pu'ukohola Heiau NHS is open during regular operational hours. Covered, open air portions at visitor center opens 8:30am-4:30pm daily. Parking stalls are available and accessible.