ʻAkaka Falls State Park
About
Tropical rainforest park offering a .4-mile loop footpath leading up to a 442-foot scenic waterfall.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 8,668 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other state parks in Honomu.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 8,668 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
8,668 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
8,668 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — an evening visit is out.
The only one of its kind here
We list no other state parks in Honomu, so there is no fallback close by if it disappoints.
Planning a visit
General guidance for state parks, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
State-managed land that usually folds trails, picnic areas and some kind of water access into one place.
A good fit for day-trippers who want variety without a long drive.
When to go
Weekdays skip the day-use queue. Check the park website for seasonal closures. The gates are open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
What to bring
- Cash or card for day-use fees
- Picnic supplies
- Bug spray in warm months
Hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Amenities
Common questions about ʻAkaka Falls State Park
What is ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
Tropical rainforest park offering a .4-mile loop footpath leading up to a 442-foot scenic waterfall. It is a state park in Honomu, HI, at 875 Akaka Falls Rd.
What are the opening hours at ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
ʻAkaka Falls State Park is open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is ʻAkaka Falls State Park good for kids?
Yes — ʻAkaka Falls State Park is flagged as family-friendly.
How is ʻAkaka Falls State Park rated?
ʻAkaka Falls State Park holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,668 Google reviews.