Hāʻena Reservation Guide
Hāʻena State Park Reservation Guide
Learn how Hāʻena reservations work, including Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, Entry Only, the 30-day booking window, and what to do if your date is sold out.
Last updated: July 2026
Short answer: To visit Hāʻena State Park as a non-resident, you generally need an advance Hāʻena day-use reservation through Go Hāʻena. Reservation options include Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, and Entry Only. Hāʻena access covers Kēʻē Beach and the first section of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Falls, but it does not allow hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai without a Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit.
Reservation types
Choose your Hāʻena reservation type
What you need depends on how you plan to enter Hāʻena State Park.
Parking + Entry
Best if you want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park.
- Includes park entry for the reservation holder or party.
- Best for visitors who want to drive into the park.
- Parking is limited and can sell out quickly.
- If sold out, consider shuttle access or watching for cancellations.
Shuttle + Entry
Best if you want to ride the Go Hāʻena shuttle.
- Shuttle reservations include park entry.
- Waipā Park & Ride is part of the Hāʻena shuttle flow.
- Useful if you do not have or cannot get a parking reservation.
- See the shuttle and Waipā pages for route and pickup details.
Entry Only
Best if you are being dropped off, walking, or biking into the park.
- Does not include parking.
- Does not include shuttle transportation.
- Works for drop-off, walking, or biking access.
Parking + Entry
Hāʻena parking reservations
Hāʻena Parking + Entry is the option for visitors who want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park. Parking is limited, can sell out quickly, and is different from Kalalau overnight parking. Kalalau overnight parking is for valid Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit holders.
Parking + Entry reservations are tied to a specific visit window and include park entry for that reservation. If parking is sold out, Shuttle + Entry may work if you can ride the Go Hāʻena shuttle. Entry Only may work if you are being dropped off, walking, or biking.
Shuttle + Entry
Hāʻena shuttle and Waipā Park & Ride
Shuttle + Entry is for visitors using the Go Hāʻena shuttle. Waipā Park & Ride is associated with the Hāʻena shuttle flow, and shuttle access is a common alternative when parking is unavailable.
Shuttle reservations include entry when you arrive on the shuttle. Keep route, pickup, and timing details on the shuttle-specific pages so this guide stays focused on choosing the right reservation type.
Entry Only
Hāʻena Entry Only reservations
Entry Only is for visitors being dropped off, walking, or biking into Hāʻena State Park. It does not include parking, and it does not include shuttle transportation.
Timing
When do Hāʻena reservations open?
Hāʻena reservations are released inside the official 30-day rolling booking window. Popular parking and shuttle reservations can sell out quickly.
If your visit is more than 30 days away, wait until your date is closer before starting alert monitoring.
HawaiiPass monitoring only works for selected dates and reservation types inside the official booking window. If your date is inside that window and sold out, you can monitor Hāʻena reopening alerts.
Sold out
What if Hāʻena reservations are sold out?
If Hāʻena reservations are sold out, check Go Hāʻena, try another reservation type if your plans allow, and watch for cancellations. Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, and Entry Only reservations can reopen later when other visitors cancel, but openings are unpredictable and may disappear quickly.
Want help watching for Hāʻena openings?
HawaiiPass monitors selected Hāʻena dates and reservation types and emails you when matching Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, or Entry Only openings appear, so you can book through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system.
HawaiiPass is independent and does not issue reservations or parking passes, shuttle tickets, or guarantee availability.
Learn how Hāʻena cancellations work / See recent Hāʻena reopening activity
Access
Can you visit Kēʻē Beach and Hanakāpīʻai with a Hāʻena reservation?
A Hāʻena day-use reservation gives you access to Hāʻena State Park, including Kēʻē Beach and the first section of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Hanakāpīʻai Falls.
It does not allow hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai. To continue past Hanakāpīʻai toward Hanakoa, Kalalau Beach, or overnight Nāpali Coast camping areas, you need a valid Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit.
The simple difference:
Hāʻena reservation: day-use access to Hāʻena State Park, Kēʻē Beach, and the first section of the Kalalau Trail.
Kalalau permit: required to hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai and for overnight Nāpali Coast camping permit access.
They are related because the Kalalau Trail starts inside Hāʻena State Park, but they are not the same reservation.
Official booking note
Always complete your booking through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system. HawaiiPass is an independent alert service that helps monitor reopenings; it does not sell or issue Hāʻena reservations, parking passes, or shuttle tickets.
Official source: Go Hāʻena
Where to go next
Hāʻena State Park reservation FAQ
Do I need a reservation for Hāʻena State Park?+
Most non-resident visitors need an advance Hāʻena day-use reservation through Go Hāʻena to visit Hāʻena State Park.
What are the Hāʻena reservation options?+
The main Hāʻena reservation options are Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, and Entry Only.
What is Parking + Entry?+
Parking + Entry is the reservation type for visitors who want to drive and park at Hāʻena State Park. Parking is limited and can sell out quickly.
What is Shuttle + Entry?+
Shuttle + Entry is for visitors using the Go Hāʻena shuttle from Waipā Park & Ride. Shuttle reservations include park entry when you arrive on the shuttle.
What is Waipā Park & Ride?+
Waipā Park & Ride is the shuttle pickup location used for Go Hāʻena shuttle reservations. Choose Shuttle + Entry if you plan to ride the shuttle into Hāʻena State Park.
What is Entry Only?+
Entry Only is for visitors being dropped off, walking, or biking into Hāʻena State Park. It does not include parking or shuttle transportation.
When do Hāʻena reservations open?+
Hāʻena reservations are released inside the official 30-day rolling booking window. Popular parking and shuttle reservations can sell out quickly.
What if Hāʻena reservations are sold out?+
Check Go Hāʻena, try another reservation type if your plans allow, and watch for cancellations. Parking + Entry, Shuttle + Entry, and Entry Only reservations can reopen later when other visitors cancel, but openings are unpredictable and may disappear quickly.
Can I visit Kēʻē Beach with a Hāʻena reservation?+
Yes. Hāʻena day-use access covers Hāʻena State Park and Kēʻē Beach.
Can I hike to Hanakāpīʻai with a Hāʻena reservation?+
Yes. Hāʻena day-use access covers the first section of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Hanakāpīʻai Falls.
Can I hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai with a Hāʻena reservation?+
No. To hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai, you need a valid Kalalau/Nāpali Coast camping permit.
Is a Hāʻena reservation the same as a Kalalau permit?+
No. Hāʻena reservations are for day-use access to Hāʻena State Park. Kalalau permits are for hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai and overnight Nāpali Coast camping permit access.
Does HawaiiPass book Hāʻena reservations for me?+
No. HawaiiPass is an independent alert service. It monitors selected dates and reservation types and emails you when matching openings appear, but you book through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system.
Need help watching for Hāʻena openings?
HawaiiPass monitors your selected Hāʻena date and reservation type and emails you when matching openings appear.
HawaiiPass does not issue reservations or guarantee availability. You still book through the official Go Hāʻena reservation system.