Hawaii’s iconic beaches, essential to both visitors and residents, face increasing restrictions as wealthy landowners encroach upon public access with barriers, security, and private amenities. Can advocacy groups and government act effectively to ensure shoreline access for all? This clash of Hawaii’s public beach rights versus powerful private interests marks a critical moment in preserving access to our cherished coastlines.
Get Breaking Hawaii Travel News
What about Kipu Kai? It’s one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Hawaii and it’s currently private. If you kayak there you will be harassed and kicked out!
Regarding the migratory whales and controlling whale watching, at home on Vancouver, British Columbia, our rules are boats no closer than 800 metres or 2400 feet. We have grey, humpback, minke and resident and transient orca. The humpback and grey migrate are migrating to Alaska. We don’t have to deal with viewing by air yet.
As to public beach access, beaches are public land with access guaranteed.