Wai'ānapanapa State Park
A jet-black sand beach, sea caves and lava arches on the Hana coast. Out-of-state visitors must reserve in advance.
- Open
- Check dlnr.hawaii.gov for closures
- Price
- Paid, for non-residents; reservation required
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Waianapanapa State Park, Hana, HI 96713Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- At mile marker 32 on the Hana Highway.
Why Go
The black beach of Pa'iloa is one of Hawaii's most-photographed. A coastal trail crosses old lava to Hana, and the freshwater caves have a legend of their own. Closures have occurred recently, so check the state park site.
Book a parking slot and entry at gowaianapanapa.com, and don't arrive without one.
Tips
- Swimming here is dangerous when the surf is up.
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