Hawaii State Parks

Explore state parks across Hawaii

Ahukini State Recreational Pier

Lihue, Hawaii

A scenic fishing pier on Kauai’s east coast, popular for fishing and ocean views.

FishingPicnickingWildlife Viewing

Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park

Kahana, Oahu, Hawaii

A scenic valley park on Oʻahu’s windward coast preserving Hawaiian culture and natural beauty.

SwimmingCultural ProgramsPicnicking

Āiea Bay State Recreation Area

Āiea, Hawaii

A scenic park on Pearl Harbor’s shore with picnic areas, playground, and harbor views.

PicnickingPlaygroundSightseeing

Diamond Head State Monument

Honolulu, Hawaii

A renowned volcanic crater with scenic trails and sweeping views of Honolulu.

HikingSightseeingPhotography

Hāʻena State Park

Haena, Kauaʻi, Hawaii

Hāʻena State Park features scenic beaches, lush forests, and historic sites on Kauaʻi’s north shore.

HikingSwimmingSnorkeling

Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument

Wailuku, Hawaii

A historic site featuring ancient Hawaiian temples and sweeping views of central Maui.

SightseeingPhotographyCultural Exploration

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Waimea, Hawaii

A premier white sand beach park on Hawaiʻi Island's Kohala Coast, ideal for swimming and picnicking.

SwimmingSnorkelingSunbathing

Heʻeia State Park

Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Scenic coastal park with bay views, cultural programs, and family-friendly amenities.

KayakingPicnickingCultural Programs

Huliheʻe Palace

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

A historic Hawaiian palace museum in Kailua-Kona showcasing royal artifacts and architecture.

Historical ToursCultural EventsPhotography

ʻAkaka Falls State Park

Honomu, Hawaii

A stunning park featuring the iconic 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls amid lush rainforest.

SightseeingPhotographyBirdwatching

Iolani Palace State Monument

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Historic royal palace and museum in downtown Honolulu.

Historic ToursCultural ProgramsPhotography

Kaʻena Point State Park

Waialua, Oʻahu, Hawaii

A remote coastal park at Oʻahu’s western tip, famous for native wildlife and scenic vistas.

HikingWildlife ViewingPhotography

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

Honolulu, Hawaii

A scenic coastal park on Oahu’s southeastern shore, known for dramatic cliffs and ocean vistas.

SightseeingWhale WatchingPhotography

Kalōpā State Recreation Area

Honokaʻa, Hawaii

A serene upland forest park with native vegetation, picnic areas, and easy walking trails.

HikingPicnickingBirdwatching

Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area

Aiea, Hawaii

A scenic park in Aiea featuring a historic heiau, picnic areas, and forested trails.

HikingPicnickingCamping

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Captain Cook, Hawaii

A historic bay park known for snorkeling, marine life, and cultural significance.

SnorkelingKayakingSwimming

Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

A coastal park on the Big Island featuring white sand beaches, lava fields, and clear waters.

SwimmingPicnickingWildlife Viewing

Keolonāhihi State Historical Park

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

A historic park preserving ancient Hawaiian temple ruins and cultural sites near Kailua-Kona.

Historical Site ExplorationCultural EducationPhotography

Kīholo State Park Reserve

North Kona, Hawaii

A coastal park with black lava fields, turquoise bays, and abundant wildlife.

Wildlife ViewingPicnickingSwimming

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument

North Kohala, Hawaii

A monument preserving ancient Hawaiian temples and cultural sites on the Kohala coast.

Cultural Site ViewingPhotographyEducational Tours

Kōkeʻe State Park

Kauaʻi, Hawaii

A scenic park on Kauaʻi featuring forests, canyons, and panoramic coastal views.

HikingBirdwatchingPicnicking

Lāʻie Point State Wayside

Lāʻie, Hawaii

A scenic coastal park known for its sea arch, ocean vistas, and tranquil atmosphere.

SightseeingPhotographyPicnicking

Lapakahi State Historical Park

North Kohala, Hawaii

Lapakahi State Historical Park features ancient Hawaiian village ruins and cultural exhibits on the Kohala coast.

Historical Site ExplorationWalkingWildlife Viewing

Lava Tree State Monument

Pāhoa, Hawaii

A park showcasing lava molds of trees from an 18th-century volcanic eruption.

WalkingNature StudyPhotography

MacKenzie State Recreation Area

Pāhoa, Hawaii

A coastal park with lava cliffs, ironwood trees, and scenic ocean vistas on Hawaiʻi Island.

PicnickingHikingSightseeing

Makena State Park

Kihei, Hawaii

Makena State Park boasts two iconic beaches with golden sand and stunning coastal scenery.

SwimmingSunbathingBodyboarding

Mālaekahana State Recreation Area

Laie, Hawaii

A scenic beachfront park on Oʻahu’s North Shore with camping, picnicking, and swimming.

CampingSwimmingPicnicking

Manukā State Wayside

Kau, Hawaii

A tranquil park with native forest, picnic spots, and a nature trail on Hawaii Island’s southern coast.

PicnickingNature WalksBirdwatching

Nā Pali Coast State Park

Kauai, Hawaii

A spectacular coastal park on Kauai featuring towering cliffs, lush valleys, and remote beaches.

HikingKayakingCamping

Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside

Honolulu, Hawaii

A scenic lookout with sweeping views of Oʻahu’s windward coast and historic significance.

SightseeingPhotographyPicnicking

Pālāʻau State Park

Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi, Hawaii

A scenic Molokaʻi park with panoramic views, picnic areas, and cultural sites.

SightseeingPicnickingCamping

Polihale State Park

Kekaha, Hawaii

A remote beach park on Kauai’s west side, famous for its vast sands and scenic sunsets.

BeachcombingSwimmingCamping

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

Kula, Maui, Hawaii

A high-elevation park with forests, hiking, and scenic vistas on Maui’s Haleakalā slopes.

HikingCampingPicnicking

Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park

Hāna, Maui, Hawaii

A scenic rainforest park with waterfalls and picnic areas along the Hana Highway.

PicnickingWildlife ViewingPhotography

Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside

Honolulu, Hawaii

Scenic lookout park with sweeping views of Honolulu and Diamond Head.

SightseeingPicnickingPhotography

Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site

Pupukea, Hawaii

Oʻahu’s largest ancient heiau, overlooking Waimea Bay.

SightseeingPhotographyCultural Tours

Queen Emma Summer Palace

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

A historic royal summer retreat and museum in Nuʻuanu Valley.

Historic ToursCultural ProgramsPhotography

Royal Mausoleum State Monument

Honolulu, Hawaii

Historic burial site of Hawaiian royalty with a chapel and landscaped grounds.

Historical ToursPhotographyCultural Education

Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park

Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

Historic site featuring the ruins of a Russian fort built in 1817 on Kauaʻi’s south shore.

Historical ExplorationPhotographyPicnicking

Sand Island State Recreation Area

Honolulu, Hawaii

A scenic waterfront park near downtown Honolulu with beaches, picnic areas, and harbor views.

PicnickingSwimmingFishing

Ulupō Heiau State Historic Site

Kailua, Hawaii

Ancient Hawaiian temple site with cultural exhibits and marsh views in Kailua.

Cultural ToursSightseeingPhotography

Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

Wahiawā, Hawaii

A lakeside park in central Oʻahu known for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

FishingBoatingPicnicking

Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Hana, Hawaii

A stunning Maui park famous for its black sand beach, lava formations, and coastal beauty.

HikingSwimmingCamping

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Hilo, Hawaii

A riverside park in Hilo with ponds, lawns, and cultural monuments.

PicnickingFishingBoating

Wailua River State Park

Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii

A lush riverside park featuring waterfalls, boat tours, and ancient Hawaiian sites.

BoatingKayakingSightseeing

Wailua Valley State Wayside Park

Wailua, Maui, Hawaii

A scenic overlook with panoramic views of Ke‘anae Valley and the North Shore.

SightseeingPhotographyBirdwatching

Wailuku River State Park

Hilo, Hawaii

Wailuku River State Park features stunning waterfalls, lush rainforest, and scenic viewpoints in Hilo.

SightseeingPhotographyPicnicking

Waimea Canyon State Park

Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

Waimea Canyon State Park features breathtaking canyon views, lush landscapes, and scenic lookouts on Kauai.

HikingSightseeingPhotography

Waimea State Recreational Pier

Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

A scenic pier on Kauai’s west shore, ideal for fishing and sunset views.

FishingPicnickingPhotography