Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 631 acres (255 ha).

Designation: National Historical Park. Listed as "Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: managed for biodiversity (GAP 2). IUCN category III.

Established: 1978.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Beaches scenic feature

Events

• Noʻeau Hoʻoniho (Skillful Setting of Stones) with Benson Chong 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• Mālama ‘Aimakapā Community Workday 08:30 AM–12:00 PM

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawai'i, approximately 3 miles south of the Keahole International Airport (Kailua-Kona Airport) and 3 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona, on the ocean side of Highway 19. The visitor center, Hale Ho'okipa, is located half a mile north of the entrance to Honokōhau Harbor. The Kaloko Road gate is located across the highway from the Kaloko New Industrial Park (across from the big yellow "Kona Trade Center" building).

Weather & when to go

The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80's.

Visitor center

Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center — The park's visitor center is open every day of the year except one day in mid October for the Ironman Triathlon due to the Highway being closed. — Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawai'i, approximately 3 miles south of the Keahole International Airport (Kailua-Kona Airport) and 3 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona, on the ocean side of Highway 19. The visitor center, Hale Ho'okipa, is located half a mile north of the entrance to Honokohau Harbor. The Kaloko road gate is located…

Visitor center

Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center

Visitor center

Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center

Visitor center

Hale Ho'okipa Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 1 first aid kit, 1 picnic area, 5 restroom, 4 visitor information.

History

Opened

1978

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened