Fees & Passes

Reducing cash collected in fee operations reduces administrative time, improves accountability, and reduces risk.

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Credit and Debit Cards Only

Beginning May 1st, 2023 Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park will only accept credit or debit cards for entrance fees and passes and will no longer accept cash payments.

 

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

• Entrance Pass

  Required for all visitors*

* May not apply in some cases. See details below.

Entrance Passes

Interagency Passes

FREE–$80.00

The America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. entrance fees at lands managed by the National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service and also standard amenity fees (day use fees) at lands managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

More about interagency passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$10.00–$20.00

Entrance fees are collected at our park throughout the year. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not. Fees assist the park in providing educational and cultural programs which help to perpetuate and preserve Native Hawaiian culture. Fees also help maintain facilities and the upkeep of our grounds. You may pay entrance fees at the park entrance. If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, please pay on your way out.

Private Vehicle

$20.00

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all of its passengers (up to 8 persons). Organized non-profit groups (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

  Credit/Debit Only

Motorcycle

$15.00

Admits one motorcycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

  Credit/Debit Only

Per Person

$10.00

Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

  Credit/Debit Only

For Organizations & Businesses

Education/Academic Group

$0.00

Academic institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver by simply filling out sections 1, 2, and 5 of our educational fee waiver application. If an educational fee waiver is not obtained, the standard entrance fees apply.

More information

Non-commercial Group (16+ persons)

$10.00

Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more will be charged $10.00 for each person on board.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

  Credit/Debit Only

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Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00

Allows access for 12 months from date of purchase at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The pass admits the pass owner and/or spouse along with accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. When entry is by other means (bicycle, foot, Hele-On bus, etc.) the pass covers the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, and parents). Pass is not refundable or transferable.

In-person Purchase Locations

• Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

  Credit/Debit Only

Show lessabout Annual Entrance - Park

2023 Fee-free Days

No entrance pass required on these days:

• Monday, January 16 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Saturday, April 22 — First Day of National Park Week
• Friday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 23 — National Public Lands Day
• Saturday, November 11 — Veterans Day

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A ranger spreads aloha as she welcomes visitors into the park at the entrance station.

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