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Tunnels Beach

Tunnels Beach Permit

Tunnels Beach Permit

Currently, no permits or reservations are needed for visiting Tunnels Beach.

Tunnels Beach has no facilities, and you cannot camp here either. If you need a beach with facilities, the Haena Beach Park, a state beach park has restrooms, lifeguards and free parking.

Haena Beach Park is just a 10-15 minutes stroll from Tunnels Beach, and you can walk along the beach.

Sandy beach access from Haena Beach Park to Tunnels Beach | Tunnels Beach Permit
Sandy beach access from Haena Beach Park to Tunnels Beach | Tunnels Beach Permit

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Tunnels Beach Parking Permit

Parking for Tunnels Beach is available in the alleys around the beach or at the Haena Beach Park parking lot, neither of which require parking permits.

Parking is free at these locations and you don’t have to pay for a parking permit.

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