{"id":"nps-puho","slug":"pu-uhonua-o-honaunau-national-historical-park","name":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","designation":"National Historical Park","category":"historic-site","categoryLabel":"Historic Site and Historical Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"PUHO","designation":"National Historical Park","sourceId":"nps-puho"}],"states":["HI"],"stateNames":["Hawaii"],"location":{"lat":19.41268627,"lon":-155.9008789},"bbox":[-155.914,19.4053,-155.8812,19.4235],"acres":{"value":381,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=19.4235&b_tl_lng=-155.914&b_br_lat=19.4053&b_br_lng=-155.8812","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Pu%CA%BBuhonua%20o%20H%C5%8Dnaunau%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/puho/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6CE82489-D587-C5DF-A30BD917F1D7270B.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Carved wooden kiʻi","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6CE82489-D587-C5DF-A30BD917F1D7270B.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Carved wooden kiʻi","credit":"NPS Photo","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/E2CA7E4C-EF20-52BB-0BEEC5683DB1D85A.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Sacred temple and coconut trees next to the ocean as viewed from a rocky wall across the bay.","caption":"On a walk through the Puʻuhonua's Royal Grounds, you can feel how this sacred area might have felt hundreds of years ago. Hale o Keawe can be seen on a walk through the Royal Grounds.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/E2DE5FFF-D708-83F0-766D984246F7C57B.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"A large heiau at the end of a sandy path.","caption":"A walk around the royal ground leads you to ‘Āle‘ale‘a Heiau, a temple built centuries ago.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6D238F39-075A-56DC-FDB8E168BD50A7BF.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Traditional Hawaiian garden","caption":"If you look closely, you'll find traditional Hawaiian flora throughout the park, including a garden with kalo.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6D3610C6-A54A-3B69-97321F3775FC3372.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Man demonstrating Hawaiian craft","caption":"Throughout the week, cultural demonstrators at the park show visitors some traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6D4C4A4E-A091-AE38-FF4223DC7AF0860F.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Group of hula dancers perform in front of a crowd.","caption":"At the annual Cultural Festival, many forms of Hawaiian arts (including hula) are presented to community members and visitors.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6D5AB16B-DB05-8E43-65EDC0E9CCAB4AC6.jpg","title":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park","alt":"Close-up of Hawaiian kiʻi","caption":"Hawaiian kiʻi stand watch over the Puʻuhonua.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Cultural Demonstrations","Fishing","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Snorkeling","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Archeology","Ruins","Arts","Sculpture","Pacific Islander Heritage","Reconstruction","Religion and Spirituality","Heiau","Schools and Education","Animals","Birds","Fish","Tortoises and Turtles","Climate Change","Coasts, Islands and Atolls","Geology","Natural Sounds","Scenic Views","Trails","The Tropics","Unique Species","Rare","Endangered"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"20.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"15.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Entrance - Non-commercial Groups","cost":"10.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"All commercial tours that enter the park on a regular basis must have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and are required to pay the commercial tour fee at the entrance station at each visit. For more information on how to get a CUA visit the Permits & Reservations page."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"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."},{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"55.00","description":"Hawai'i Tri-Park Annual Pass The annual pass is valid for entrance fees for pass holder and occupants of a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Haleakalā National Park, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The park is not responsible for misplaced, lost, or stolen cards. This pass does not cover camping fees and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Annual Pass can be purchased at the entrance station."}],"hours":[{"name":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Operating Hours","description":"Sunset times vary throughout the year. For exact closing times, please see our Facebook page or call the visitor center.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:15AM - Sunset","monday":"8:15AM - Sunset","thursday":"8:15AM - Sunset","sunday":"8:15AM - Sunset","tuesday":"8:15AM - Sunset","friday":"8:15AM - Sunset","saturday":"8:15AM - Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"From Kailua-Kona: Take Highway 11 south, approximately 20 miles. Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left at the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sign. Travel times will vary due to traffic conditions in North Kona.","weatherInfo":"The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.","contacts":{"phone":"8083282326","email":"puho_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Visitor Center","description":"The Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Historical Park Visitor Center is open year-round. Please note: the Park Store is cashless and accepts card or digital payments only.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/puho/planyourvisit/visitorcenter.htm","lat":19.421490919767205,"lon":-155.91053366661072}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail","km":30},{"slug":"kaloko-honokohau-national-historical-park","km":33},{"slug":"hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park","km":46},{"slug":"pu-ukohola-heiau-national-historic-site","km":69},{"slug":"hakalau-forest-national-wildlife-refuge","km":82},{"slug":"haleakala-national-park","km":146}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=puho"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.622Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Section of Trail Closed","text":"Please note that the 1871 Trail beyond Alahaka Ramp is closed.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-19 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-481543BF-1B74-46C9-8760-74DA1C8A0943"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Annual and lifetime passes not available for purchase","text":"Annual and lifetime passes are not currently available for purchase at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. 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