Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Hawaii state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Akaka Falls State Park
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At Hanauma Bay Beach Park, 0.3 miles east of Hawaii Kai off Kalaniana'ole Highway (Highway 72). Observation of reef fishes and corals through snorkeling or SCUBA diving; good area for novices. Swimming. Adjoining land area is a City and County beach park. Interpretive kiosk in beach park pavilion. Taking of any marine plant or animal life is prohibited. 101.0 acres
Hapuna Beach Recreation Area
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This state recreation area provides excellent access to many water sports. The site encompasses 61 acres of landscaped beach and park areas, as well as access to the historic coastal trail, Ala Kahakai.
Kalopa Recreation Area
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Kalopa State Recreation Area protects 100 acres of land a few miles inland from the northwestern coast of Hawaii. Included in this landscape is a native ohia forest and a wide variety of other native plants. A short nature trail and connecting trails to a forest preserve are maintained here by the state. Picnicking, camping and other lodging possibilities are available on site.
Kealakeukua Bay State Park
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Natural attractions at Kealakekua Bay include Napoopoo Beach, which is small and rocky and can have dangerous currents during stormy conditions. The beach lies in Kealakekua Bay which has some excellent snorkeling sites during calm conditions. Also within this four-acre park is Hikiau Heiau, a traditional Hawaiian religious site.
Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park
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This newly opened state park is comprised of two areas: Mahai'ula and Kua Bay. The Mahai'ula area is more developed with a sandy beach and dunes, picnic area and restrooms. A four and a half mile trail leads to the Kua Bay portion of the park, which contains a tall cinder cone, water access and excellent views of the coast.
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
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This state monument incorporates two historical sites important in Hawaiian and American cultures. Mookini Heiau is one of the oldest sacrificial heiaus in the state. Almost a mile west of the heiau is the birth site of Kamehameha I.
Lapakahi State Historical Park
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For individuals seeking to learn about life in a primitive Hawaiian fishing village this park is a gem. The site lies on a small cove, full of fish and protected from swift currents most of the year.
Lava Tree State Monument
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Lava Tree State Monument preserves the site where a lava flow burned through an ohia forest in 1790. The lava, flowing quickly from Kilauea's east rift zone, surrounded the trees and cooled forming molds of the burned tree trunks. Picnicking facilities, bathrooms and a hiking trail are maintained at this site, but drinking water is not available.
MacKenzie State Recreation Area
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This 13 acre site highlights the low cliffs and volcanic coastline of the Puna district of the island. The King's Trail leads through the park on its way around the island. Facilities at the park include restrooms, picnic tables and campsites. No drinking water is available.
Manuka State Wayside
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This site features an eight-acre arboretum with native and introduced plants. The flora of the park was planted in the mid-nineteenth century. The park is surrounded by the South Kona Forest Reserve and access to the trails of the reserve can be obtained from the wayside.
