Ka'analike manao on Recreation in Hawai'i

'Umia ka hanu! Ho'okahi ka umauma, ke kipo'ohiwi i ke kipo'ohiwi
 (Hold the breath! Walk abreast, shoulder to shoulder)

--Mary Kawena Pukui,  'Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings number
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State of Hawai'i 

State of Hawaii Visiting is the online resource for visiting Hawaii, with categories such as vacation planning, attractions, recreation, and other helpful links.

Department of Land and Natural Resources feels that we should be ka poe malama aina, people who care for the land and sea; and must balance protection and use of our natural and cultural resources in a sustainable way.
Contact Information
Office of the Chairperson
(808) 587-0405
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130
Honolulu, HI 96813
dlnr@exec.state.hi.us

  • Division of Aquatic Resources manages the State's marine and freshwater resources through programs in commercial fisheries and aquaculture; aquatic resources protection, enhancement and education; and recreational fisheries.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0100
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    DLNR.aquatics@hawaii.gov
  • Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation manages and administers statewide ocean recreation and coastal area programs concerning ocean waters and navigable streams of the State.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-1966
    333 Queen Street, Room 300
    Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement enforces all State laws and rules involving State lands, State Parks, historic sites, forest reserves, aquatic life and wildlife areas, coastal zones, Conservation districts, State shores, as well as county ordinances involving county parks.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0077
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 311
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    dlnr@exec.state.hi.us
  • Hunter Education Program contains Hawaii hunting license online purchase, game bird and mammal hunting guides.
  • Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages State-owned forests, natural areas, public hunting areas, and plant and wildlife sanctuaries; areas cover watershed protection, native resources protection, including endangered species of plants and wildlife; outdoor recreation; and commercial forestry.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0166
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325
    Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Historic Preservation Division works to preserve and sustain reminders of earlier times linking the past to the present through History and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture.
    Contact Information
    (808) 692-8015
    601 Kamokila Boulevard
    Kapolei, HI 96707
    Clifford.G.Inn@hawaii.gov
  • Land Division manages State-owned lands to promote the well-being of Hawaii's people and insure that these lands are used in accordance with the goals, policies and plans of the State. 
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0414
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 220
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    dlnr.land@hawaii.gov
  • Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands oversees private and public lands that lie within the State Land Use Conservation District.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0377
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 220
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    dlnr.occl@hawaii.gov
  • Division of State Parks manages and administers state parks on the 5 major islands that offer varied outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities.
    Contact Information
    (808) 587-0300
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    dlnr@exec.state.hi.us

Local Counties

City and County of Honolulu Kama'aina Recreation Page includes recreation links to

City and County of Honolulu Programs, Special Events and Activities in Parks includes links to information on program activities, summer fun, People's open market, special projects, and special events such as Lei Day.

Founded in 1836 by order of King Kamehameha III, the Royal Hawaiian Band is one of the last living links to Hawai`i's monarchy and is the only full-time municipal band in the U.S.
Contact Information
(808) 523-4141
530 S. King Street, Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation is responsible for the 

Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation provides high-quality, cost-effective recreational experiences for Maui County through

Kauai County Recreation Agency is in the Offices of Community Assistance, and includes camping information, pool facilities information, and summer programs.
Contact Information
(808) 241-4460
4444 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766

Federal/National Agencies

PowerReporting on Sports is edited by Bill Dedman, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

FirstGov Travel, Transportation and Recreation is the official U.S. gateway connecting the world to all U.S. government information and services.
Contact Information
1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636)
U.S. General Services Administration
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
FirstGov  

  • Recreation.gov is a government site that includes links to national parks, refuges, preserves, historical parks, and reserves located in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary protects humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai'i and provide the public with official information on the management of the Nation's Marine Sanctuaries.
Contact Information
(808) 879-2818 or toll free 1-800-831-4888
726 South Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753

Non Profit Organizations

Sports, Fun and Recreation in Hawaii: Activities and recreation for everyone in the Hawaiian Islands goes beyond beaches, Waikiki, surfing and shopping. Other recreation links include boating, ocean sports, hiking in Hawaii, International Folk Dancers of Hawaii, volleyball, frisbee, kayaking, diving, and tropical fish.

Lifeguard's Guide to Oahu's Popular Guarded Beach is a project by the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association promoting lifesaving services and public education on beach and ocean safety.

Backyard Oahu: provides information on Oahu's hiking and backpacking trails on hiking and backpacking the Koolau and Waianae mountains and valleys.

Sierra Club Hawai'i Chapter is fighting to restore and protect this vital region for the next century and beyond -- through the Critical Ecoregions Program.
Contact Information
(808) 538-6616
P.O. Box 2577
Honolulu, HI 96803

About this project, prepared by Diane Nakashima for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Communications Program, May 2005. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Diane. These links may become out-of-date before an opportunity to update. Revised 06/07/07.