Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park

Hwy 19, Kailua Kona, HI

Mahai’ula section has a sandy beach and dune offering opportunities for swimming and beach-related activities. A picnic area with tables is a... Read More

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Pu'uhonoa Rd at Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI

Site of the first extensive contact between Hawaiians and Westerners with the arrival of Captain Cook in 1779. Viewing of Hikiau Heiau, a tradition... Read More

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Old Puako road, Waimea, HI

Landscaped beach park with swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing during periods of shore breaks, sunbathing and other beach-related activities, pi... Read More

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

Saddle Road, Hilo, HI

Lapakahi State Historical Park

Highway 270, Kamuela, HI

Learn about the tradition Hawaiian lifestyle by taking a self-guided tour through the partially restored remains of this ancient Hawaiian coastal s... Read More

Manuka State Wayside

Mamalahoa Highway 11, Naalehu, HI

A rest stop with an opportunity to picnic among a collection of native and introduced trees. A 2-mile nature hike through the adjacent ManukÄ Natu... Read More

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument

Upolu Point Road, Hawi, HI

Viewing of Mo’okini Heiau and Kamehameha I Birthsite. A National Historic Landmark, Mo’okini is one of the most famous luakini heiau (s... Read More

Kalopa State Recreation Area

End of Kalopa Road, Honokaa, HI

Lodging, picnicking and easy family nature hike (0.7-mile loop trail) in a native ‘ohi’a forest at a 2000-foot elevation. Trail passes ... Read More

Wailuku River State Park

Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI

Viewpoints of geologic and scenic interest along Wailuku River. There are two separate park areas. Boiling Pots is a succession of big pools ... Read More

Akaka Falls State Park

Highway 220, Honomu, HI

Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling 'Akak... Read More

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Piilani Street, Hilo, HI

Pleasure walking, quiet relaxation, informal games and events, picnicking, and boat fishing are provided for in this landscaped park set around Wai... Read More

Lava Tree State Monument

Highway 132, Pahoa, HI

Viewing of an excellent example of a forest of lava trees along an 0.7 mile loop trail. This unusual volcanic feature is the result of a lava flow ... Read More

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

Waipoli Road, Kula, HI

Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of the Kula Forest Reserve at 6200 foot elevation. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve... Read More

Makena State Park

5900 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI

Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bod... Read More

MacKenzie State Recreation Area

Hwy 132, Pahoa, HI

Low cliffed, wild volcanic coastline with picnicking in an ironwood grove. Good shore fishing. Old Hawaiian coastal trail traverses the park. (13.1... Read More

Wai'napanapa State Park

70 Waianapanapa Rd, Hana, HI

Remote, wild, low-cliffed volcanic coastline offering solitude and respite from urban life. Lodging, camping, picnicking, shore fishing and hardy f... Read More

Wailua Valley State Wayside

14560 Hana Hwy, Haiku, HI

Viewpoint of Ke‘anae Valley and Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala’s rim, and of Wailua Village with taro lo‘i fields. (1.5 acres) Read More

Kaumahina State Wayside

Hana Highway, Haiku, HI

Forested rest stop with exotic plants. Picnicking and scenic viewpoint of northeast Maui coastline. No drinking water. (7.8 acres) Read More

Iao Valley State Monument

'Iao Valley Rd, Hwy 32, Wailuku, HI

A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku (Ê»Iao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the ... Read More

Best State Parks around Kailua Kona, HI