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Ha‘ena Beach Park Transfer Aims to Ease Congestion

3/5/2026

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  • The transfer of Ha‘ena Beach Park from Kaua‘i County to the state aims to improve resident access and address parking issues.
  • The park now hosts up to 1,400 visitors daily, causing congestion for residents.
  • Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami supports the transfer, saying the state can manage it more effectively.
  • The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has backed the acquisition, with a community planning process to follow.