For example, Hawaiian Monk seal pups have been born on Kalaupapa's beaches. The park is within the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a national historic landmark. A section of the park is included within the North Shore Cliffs National Natural Landmark. Interaction with residents, physical isolation, scenic beauty, and the brilliant night sky contribute to memorable visitor experiences at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. On average approximately 76,000 people visit the park each year.
Visitation is fairly steady throughout the year.
Guests of residents may stay overnight in visitor quarters or in private homes. They may travel beyond the boundaries of the Kalaupapa settlement if their sponsor accompanies them. Organized groups of volunteers come to Kalaupapa throughout the year on service trips. They work on natural and cultural resource protection projects in the settlement and in the park. One park purpose is to protect the lifestyle and individual privacy of the Hansen's disease patients, so there are several restrictions for all visitors at Kalaupapa.