Park · Hāna, Maui

Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Photo: schuss42, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Waiʻānapanapa is known for its black-sand beach, lava tubes and blowholes. A coastal trail follows the lava cliffs. Nonresidents must book a timed entry and parking.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 4 of Maui in 5 Days

Visiting Waiʻānapanapa State Park: what to know

Tickets
Reservation and fee for nonresidents; check current prices
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Best time
Around noon, as you arrive in Hāna
Getting there
Near Hāna, at the end of the Road to Hana

Maui itineraries with Waiʻānapanapa State Park

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Maui, United StatesMaui in 5 Days5 days · 20 stops
Waiʻānapanapa State Park is on day 4
Day 4 of Maui in 5 Days

The Road to Hana

How Waiʻānapanapa State Park fits into a day.
  1. 7:00Road to HanaEast Maui
  2. 9:30Twin FallsHaʻikū
  3. 12:00Waiʻānapanapa State ParkHāna
  4. 13:30Lunch in HānaHāna
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Waiʻānapanapa State Park FAQs

Do I need a reservation for Waiʻānapanapa?

Yes, nonresidents must book entry and parking online.

Can you swim at Waiʻānapanapa?

The water is often rough. Swim only when it is calm.

How do I time my Waiʻānapanapa reservation?

Book a slot around noon, which leaves time for stops after an early start from South Maui.

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