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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
National Historic Site · HI
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!
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Phone Service Unavailable
Phone service at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is currently unavailable. If you need to contact the park, please email us at [email protected] and a staff member will respond as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience while service is being restored.
New Park Hours
As of November 13, 2025, the new hours of operation at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site are 8:30am –4:30pm. The parking lot gate will close at 4:00pm.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)
Sep 2, 2026 · Visitor center
Things to Do
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The park is open year round, we welcome all fur friends who would like to be apart of our National Park Service family. No matter what the weather may be here in Hawai'i, our fur friends love a walk in the park. Time for a "Pawsitive" experience.
Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing
Sharks, Whales and Dolphins are often visitors to the shores of the park and can be seen with the naked eye and, even better, with binoculars.
Visitor Centers
- Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Source: National Park Service.