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Hāʻena Parking Pass Guide

Learn how Hāʻena Parking + Entry reservations work, including time slots, costs, rules, and what to do if parking is sold out.

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Short answer: Hāʻena Parking + Entry is the reservation option for visitors who want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park. Parking is limited and can sell out almost immediately when new dates open. If Parking + Entry is unavailable, visitors may consider Shuttle + Entry, Entry Only, or watching for cancellations.

What is Parking + Entry?

Parking + Entry is for visitors who want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park. It includes parking for one vehicle during the selected time slot and park entry for the reservation party according to current Go Hāʻena rules.

All visitors named on the reservation must arrive together in one vehicle.
No multiple trips are allowed.
A separate reservation is needed for each vehicle.
Users choose a start time in the reservation dropdown menu.
Users book through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system.

Hāʻena parking time slots

Parking + Entry reservations are tied to a selected time slot. You may enter the parking lot any time after your time slot begins, but you must leave by the time slot end. To stay longer, purchase multiple time slots.

Morning

6:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Afternoon

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Evening

4:30 PM – Sunset

Times and rules can change. Always confirm current details on Go Hāʻena before booking.

How much does Hāʻena Parking + Entry cost?

$20 per car

Parking + Entry is $20 per car per time slot.

$5 per person

Entry is $5 per person.

Multiple time slots

If staying across multiple time slots, users may need multiple Parking + Entry reservations.

Important Parking + Entry rules

Parking + Entry reservations often sell out very quickly, sometimes by 12:01 AM after new dates open.
Choose your start time in the reservation dropdown menu.
Enter the parking lot any time after your time slot begins.
Leave by the time slot end.
Purchase multiple time slots if you want to stay longer.
All visitors named on the reservation must arrive together in one vehicle.
No multiple trips.
Make a separate reservation for each vehicle.
Always confirm current rules through Go Hāʻena.

When do Hāʻena parking reservations open?

Hāʻena reservations are released inside the official 30-day rolling booking window. Parking + Entry reservations are limited and can sell out very quickly after new dates open.

Midnight HST · 30 days in advance

What if Hāʻena parking reservations are sold out?

If Hāʻena parking reservations are sold out, check Go Hāʻena, consider Shuttle + Entry or Entry Only if your plans allow, and watch for cancellations. Parking + Entry reservations can reopen later when other visitors cancel, but openings are unpredictable and may disappear quickly.

Want help watching for parking openings?

HawaiiPass monitors selected Hāʻena dates and reservation types and emails you when matching Parking + Entry openings appear.

HawaiiPass is independent and does not issue reservations, parking passes, shuttle tickets, or guarantee availability.

Hāʻena Reservation CancellationsRecent Hāʻena Reopening Activity

Get Hāʻena Reservation Alerts

Parking + Entry vs Shuttle + Entry vs Entry Only

Parking + Entry

Best if you want to drive and park.

Shuttle + Entry

Best if you want to ride the Go Hāʻena shuttle.

Entry Only

Best if you are dropped off, walking, or biking.

Hāʻena Reservation GuideHāʻena Shuttle GuideWaipā Shuttle

What can you access with a Hāʻena parking reservation?

Hāʻena Parking + Entry gives day-use access to Hāʻena State Park according to the reservation. This includes Kēʻē Beach and the first section of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Hanakāpīʻai Falls. It does not allow hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai. To hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai, visitors need a Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit.

Kalalau vs Hāʻena PermitsKalalau Permit Guide

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Where to go next

Hāʻena Reservation GuideHāʻena Reservation AlertsHāʻena Reservation CancellationsRecent Hāʻena Reopening ActivityHāʻena Shuttle GuideKalalau vs Hāʻena Permits

FAQ

Hāʻena parking pass questions

What is Hāʻena Parking + Entry?

Hāʻena Parking + Entry is the reservation option for visitors who want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park. It includes parking for one vehicle during the selected time slot and park entry according to current Go Hāʻena rules.

What are the Hāʻena parking time slots?

Parking + Entry time slots are Morning 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Afternoon 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and Evening 4:30 PM to sunset.

How much does Hāʻena Parking + Entry cost?

Parking + Entry is $20 per car per time slot plus $5 entry per person.

Can I enter after my parking time slot starts?

Yes. You may enter the parking lot any time after your selected time slot begins.

Do I have to leave by the end of my time slot?

Yes. Parking + Entry reservations are tied to a time slot, and visitors must leave by the time slot end.

Can I buy multiple Hāʻena parking time slots?

Yes. To stay longer, purchase multiple Parking + Entry time slots if they are available.

Can my group arrive in multiple cars?

No. All visitors named on the reservation must arrive together in one vehicle. A separate reservation is needed for each vehicle.

What if Hāʻena parking is sold out?

Check Go Hāʻena, consider Shuttle + Entry or Entry Only if your plans allow, and watch for cancellations. Parking + Entry reservations can reopen later when other visitors cancel.

Does Parking + Entry let me hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai?

No. Parking + Entry gives day-use access to Hāʻena State Park and the first section of the Kalalau Trail. Hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai requires a Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit.

Does HawaiiPass book Hāʻena parking for me?

No. HawaiiPass monitors selected Hāʻena dates and reservation types and emails you when matching openings appear. You still book through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system.