Do you need a reservation for Kēʻē Beach?
Yes, if you aren't a Hawaiʻi resident. Booking opens 30 days ahead, and Hawaiʻi residents with ID enter free. Fees apply, and they're on the booking site. For today's closures, see our Kēʻē Beach page.
Reopened October 15, 2026
The State reopened Hāʻena State Park on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after recovery from hurricanes Nolo and Lowell. Source: DLNR
What the reservation covers
Hāʻena State Park has daily visitor limits, and visitation requires a reservation in advance. Source: DLNR
- Parking and entry. Time slots are morning (6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), afternoon (12:30 to 5:30 p.m.) and evening (4:30 p.m. to sunset).
- Shuttle and entry. A shuttle runs from the Waipā Park & Ride in Hanalei about every 20 minutes. There is also a Princeville stop with no parking. See GoHaena for the schedule.
- Entry only. For people who arrive another way.
Fees apply to each option. See gohaena.com for current fees. Cancellations within 48 hours are nonrefundable. Source: GoHaena
Hawaiʻi residents
Residents with a current Hawaiʻi driver license, Hawaiʻi state ID or UH student ID can enter without a reservation. Residents' parking is free, first come, first served. Anyone without one of those IDs needs a reservation. Children under 18 need no ID. Source: GoHaena
Hiking
Hiking to Hanakāpīʻai Valley, beach and falls is included in an entry reservation. Hiking past Hanakāpīʻai needs a Nāpali Coast camping permit, even for a day hike. Source: DLNR
As of October 2026, overnight camping and hiking past the two-mile point on the Kalalau Trail remain closed until further notice. Source: GoHaena
Park hours
GoHaena says the park is open daily, including holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. in winter, and the parking lot opens at 6:00 a.m. Source: GoHaena
DLNR lists summer hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. starting April 1, and winter hours starting the day after Labor Day. Source: DLNR
How to book
Book at gohaena.com. Reservations open 30 days ahead, at 12 a.m. Hawaiʻi time. Source: GoHaena
Open gohaena.comQuestions
Do I need a reservation for Kēʻē Beach?
If you aren't a Hawaiʻi resident, yes. Entry and parking, or the shuttle, must be booked ahead. Hawaiʻi residents with accepted ID don't need one.
How far ahead can I book?
Reservations open 30 days ahead, at 12 a.m. Hawaiʻi time. Parking and entry reservations sell out fast. GoHaena suggests checking around 7 to 8 a.m. for cancellations.
What ID do Hawaiʻi residents need?
A current Hawaiʻi driver license, Hawaiʻi state ID or UH student ID. No other ID is accepted, and anyone without one needs a reservation. Children under 18 need no ID.
Does the reservation cover the Hanakāpīʻai hike?
Yes. Hiking to Hanakāpīʻai Valley, beach and falls is included in a Hāʻena Park entry reservation. Hiking past Hanakāpīʻai needs a Nāpali Coast camping permit, and as of October 2026 hiking past the two-mile point is closed until further notice.
Where does the shuttle leave from?
From the Waipā Park & Ride in Hanalei, which has free parking, about every 20 minutes, or from a Princeville stop, which has no parking. GoHaena has the schedule.