Place

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Picnic Area

A line of silhouetted coconut trees and cars with colorful sunset over the ocean beyond.
The picnic area is a popular destination to catch an iconic Hawaiian sunset.

NPS / Walsh

Quick Facts
Location:
South of the Great Wall

Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Grill, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Coconut trees, ocean views, tide pools, and more! The picnic area is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. Located south of the Great Wall, the picnic area is a fantastic place to relax, have a beach picnic, explore the tide pools in the lava rock, and experience the iconic South Kona coast.

Rules & Regulations

Please help protect this area. With your help we can preserve this culturally significant site and provide a safe place for families to enjoy into the future. Please visit the Management page on our website for more details on these rules and regulations.

  1. Preservation of natural, cultural and archaeological resources. Dead wood may not be collected anywhere in the park. Creating stone messages are prohibited. No digging, scraping or excavating allowed (including children's shovels) 36CFR2.1

  2. Beach Umbrellas, shade tents, canopies, free-standing tents are prohibited. The use of these items detracts from the cultural landscape of the area and detracts from the traditional Native Hawaiian cultural values for which the park was established. 36CFR2.1

  3. Pets (dogs, cats, others) must be restrained on a leash, which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise confine a pet at all times. Do not tie your pet to a tree or table, the regulations specifically state "under your physical control." 36CFR2.15(a)2

  4. Pet excrement must be placed in garbage containers. 36CFR2.15(a)5

  5. Loud music or other audio disturbances are prohibited. The operation of vehicle audio systems, portable audio devices or musical instruments in a manner of unreasonable impact to other park users is prohibited. 36CFR2.12(a)1(ii)

  6. No open fires. All cooking will be limited to camp stoves or contained in charcoal fire grill. Tiki torches and candles are prohibited in the park. 36CFR2.13(a)2

  7. No recreational activites allowed. For example: Frisbee, volleyball, horseshoes, kite flying, baseball, football, soccer, streamers and balloons, and setting up hammocks. 36CFR2.11

  8. Special Use Permits are required for the following: All wedding ceremonies and photography. Groups of 25 people of more engaged in parties/gatherings, special events, public assemblies and meetings, or political gatherings require a permit. All parties may not exceed 50 persons per permit. 36CFR1.5(d)

  9. Collecting seashells and coral stones are prohibited. Up to 15 noni fruit may be collected by one person per day. Collection is authorized along the picnic road and parking lot only. Coconuts on the ground in the Picnic Area may be collected, one per person per day. 36CFR2.1(c)(1),(c)(2)

  10. This is a "Day Use" area only, no overnight camping is allowed. 36CFR2.10

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

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Last updated: January 25, 2021