Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $20 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 8083282326
- Address
- 84-5559 Keala o Keawe Rd., Hōnaunau, HI 96726
About Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau
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.
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.
| Monday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
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| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
| Saturday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
| Sunday | 8:15 AM to Sunset |
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $20 | 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. |
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| Motorcycle | $15 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per Person | $10 | 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. |
| Education/Academic Groups | Free | 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. |
| Non-commercial Groups | $10 | 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 Per Person | $10 | 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
From Kailua-Kona: Take Highway 11 south, approximately 20 miles. Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left at the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sign. Travel times will vary due to traffic conditions in North Kona.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Snorkeling, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau ↗