Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

Hawaiʻi State Scenic Area · Honolulu County

Entrance feeFree
CountyHonolulu
CampingDay use only

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline entrance fee

Free entry

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline hours

Summer: 7:00am to 7:45pm

Winter: 7:00am to 6:45pm

Summer Hours Begin on April 1st

Winter Hours Begin the Day After Labor Day

Hours as published by Hawaiʻi State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

A paved one-mile climb to 500 feet ends above the Makapuʻu lighthouse, with the southeast coast of Oʻahu laid out below. From November to May watch for humpback whales, and bring water: there is none on the trail.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🎣 Fishing

Amenities & facilities

  • 🌞 Day Use Only

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