Updated information as of April 22, 2021
See our most recent post for the latest information on this at the post below:
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Original Post: February 25, 2010
The State recently announced that there are going to be “implementing new measure to improve the management of Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park.”
Kona Boys is aware of the changes and want to pass along this important information regarding landing kayaks (or vessels) along the coastline at Ka’awaloa (where Capt. Cook’s Monument is located) and securing permits to do so.
Kayak rentals and tours are still available at Kona Boys and if you have any questions concerning the new rules feel free to give us a call at (808) 328-1234, or call the Department of Land and Natural Resources at (808) 974-6206. Here’s the scoops…
“The Department of Land and Natural Resources is implementing new measures to improve its management of Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park. Effective February 23, 2010, the DLNR has established a new process to issue kayak or vessel landing permits for Ka’awaloa (the coastline that includes Capt. Cook’s Monument) that come with special conditions for public users that are intended to educate and provide guidance to ensure sites are protected.”
Landing Permits are available online at www.hawaiistateparks.org under the heading “Announcements.”
You can also download your Kealakekua Bay landing permit from here.
Online applications, once filled out and signed, may be either
- emailed to Dean.H.Takebayashi@hawaii.gov
- mailed to the State Parks Hawai’i District Office
- faxed to (808) 974-6222. Call the Hilo office at (808) 974-6206 for information.
Permit applications will be reviewed and upon approval, can be either emailed as a PDF, mailed or faxed back to the respective applicant. The Division of Conservation and Enforcement will be sent copies of the noncommercial permits upon approval. Any person beaching or launching a kayak or other vessel along the Ka’awaloa shoreline or mooring at the wharf adjacent to the Cook Monument, without a permit from the DLNR will be subject to civil penalty, and the kayak or vessel may be subject to confiscation. “
Comments and concerns relating to the new rules and procedures can be directed to Laura Thielen (P.808-587-0400, F.808-587-0390, Laura.Thielen@hawaii.gov) and/or Linda Lingle (P. 808 586-0034, govenor.lingle@hawaii.gov)
As always, we are here to help you enjoy the amazing water of the Kona Coast, so if you are looking to join a tour or rent a kayak, give us a call at the shop and we’ll go over the details and help you put together an amazing day on the water.
Hang Loose,
Kona Boys