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

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

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

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

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

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

Pala'au State Park

Highway 47, Hoolehua, HI

Scenic overview of historic Kalalupapa to which persons with Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) were once banished. Short trail leads to a phallic st... 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

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

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

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

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

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

8751-9057 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI

A 1-mile hike (one-way) along a paved roadway leads to a lookout atop a headland above the historic MakapuÊ»u lighthouse (the lighthouse itself is ... Read More

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

Saddle Road, Hilo, HI

Paia, HI

Best State Parks around Paia, HI