Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $25 per vehicle ($10 nonresident)
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an…UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on… (more)
UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi…Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi State… (more)
Hawai’i island parks have REOPENED, with the exception of ʻAkaka Falls State Park – Partial trail is CLOSED due to fallen trees, Lapakahi State Historic Park CLOSED due to fallen trees. Camping and cabins at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kīholo State Park Reserve, and Kalopa State Recreation Area remains CLOSED, Day-Use remains OPENED at Kalopa and Kiholo.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 60 acres, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area lies in Hawaii County.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily Hours 7:00am to 7:30pm Gates Close at 8:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Children 3 and Under = | Free |
| Residents = (resident) | Free |
| Non-Residents = (nonresident) | $10 · vehicle |
| Commercial PUC Vehicle: 1-7 passenger vehicles | $25 |
| 8-25 passenger vehicles | $50 |
| 26+ passenger vehicles | $90 |
Official wording
Entrance Fee • *Credit Card Only* • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person • Children 3 and Under = Free Parking Fee Non-Commercial Vehicles • Residents = Free with State ID/DL • Non-Residents = $10 per vehicle Commercial PUC Vehicle: • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25 • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50 • 26+ passenger vehicles: $90
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Camping; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Cabins and lodging
Lodging A-Frame Cabins (presently CLOSED) • Residents = $40 Per Night, Per A-Frame • Non-Residents = $70 Per Night, Per A-Frame NOTE: Online reservations for must be made at least 7-days in advance of check-in date.
Things to do
FishingSnorkeling and scubaSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala Kahakai Trail (Kawaihae-Anaehoomalu) | — | — | Hazard: Hazardous Cliff; No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Bicycles; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
• Ala Kahakai Trail (Kawaihae-Anaehoomalu)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Camping; No Smoking; No Driving on Beach
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 19.9918, -155.8225
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DLNR State Parks island pages (TablePress park tables for Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi) + the islands-park.json JSONP feed used by the island maps (coordinates, park IDs)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology