National Historical Park · HI
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.
| Mon | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Tue | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Wed | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Thu | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Fri | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Sat | 8:15AM - Sunset |
| Sun | 8:15AM - Sunset |
We derive Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Park Reopened; Puʻuhonua Area and Section of Trail Remain Closed Full method: how we check park status.