- 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.