Hawaiʻi reservations you need before you land
The short list of places that require advance booking, with windows, costs and the official link.
| Place | Island | Who needs one | Booking window | Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleakalā sunrise | Maui | Per vehicle, 3 to 7 a.m. entry | 60 days to 2 days ahead, 7 a.m. HST | $1 reservation plus park entrance fee | Official site |
| Waiʻānapanapa State Park | Maui | Non-residents | Up to 30 days ahead | $10 parking per vehicle plus $5 per person | Official site |
| ʻĪao Valley State Monument | Maui | Non-residents | Up to 30 days ahead | See official page | Official site |
| Diamond Head State Monument | Oʻahu | Non-residents | Up to 30 days ahead | $5 per person plus $10 parking | Official site |
| Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve | Oʻahu | Recommended; limited walk-in tickets at 6:45 a.m. | 2 days ahead, 7 a.m. HST; closed Mon and Tue | $25 non-residents | Official site |
| USS Arizona Memorial | Oʻahu | Everyone, all ages | 8 weeks or 1 day ahead, 3 p.m. HST | Free, plus $1 per ticket booking fee | Recreation.gov |
How these systems work
- Haleakalā sunrise is booked on Recreation.gov, per vehicle, for entry between 3 and 7 a.m. The $1 reservation is non-refundable, and the park entrance fee is paid separately at the gate by card only, according to Recreation.gov and the National Park Service.
- State parks such as Waiʻānapanapa, ʻĪao Valley and Diamond Head take non-resident reservations up to 30 days ahead through the Division of State Parks. Arrive within your time slot; Waiʻānapanapa asks you to arrive within 30 minutes of the start time.
- Storm closures override reservations. After this year's storms, parks have closed and reopened on short notice, so check DLNR park notices the day before.
For Oʻahu, see Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and Pearl Harbor. Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island guides are in progress. For Maui, see the full Haleakalā sunrise guide.
Common questions
Do Hawaiʻi residents need reservations at state parks?
Residents with a Hawaiʻi driver's license or state ID are generally exempt at state parks such as Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa and ʻĪao Valley. Visitors traveling with residents still pay and book.
How do I book the Haleakalā sunrise?
Book a $1 vehicle reservation on Recreation.gov. Tickets release 60 days ahead and again 2 days ahead, both at 7 a.m. HST. The park entrance fee is paid separately.
How do I get USS Arizona Memorial tickets?
Reserve on Recreation.gov. The program is free, with a $1 per ticket booking fee, and tickets release daily at 3 p.m. HST for 8 weeks and 1 day ahead. Same-day walk-up tickets are no longer given out.
Is Hanauma Bay open every day?
No. Hanauma Bay is open Wednesday to Sunday and closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Reservations open 2 days ahead at 7 a.m. HST.
How much does Diamond Head cost?
Non-residents pay $5 per person and $10 per vehicle, by card only, and must reserve up to 30 days ahead. Hawaiʻi residents with ID enter free.