Visit HawaiiThe Maui Chapter Search

Home · Beaches

Beaches · Hana

Honokalani / Pa'iloa Black Sand Beach, Wai'anapanapa State Park

Features
Unique black sand beach, lava formations
Parking
Reservation-only for non-residents: $10/vehicle parking + $5/person entry, timed slots, book up to 30 days ahead via State Parks system, no same-day booking; residents exempt with Hawaii ID
Hazards
Strong waves, rip currents, sharp lava rock, bottom drops off close to shore; no lifeguard - swimming hazardous, treat mainly as sightseeing
Sand Color
Black
Associated Resort
Travaasa Hana, Maui Resort
Authority
Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks
Access Notes
CURRENT RESTRICTION (DLNR news release 3 Jun 2026): facility improvements from 6 July 2026 - eastern day-use/tour-bus parking CLOSED for duration, beach access routed through western end, full temporary closures possible; road work into early 2027. Park also closed in Sep 2026 storm (Hurricane Nolo) and reopened 29 Sep per DLNR - check park notices before driving to Hana.

Checked against current sources, October 2026.