Ocean access in Hawaii? What are the facts?

[John S. Rabi]

All beaches, sandy or rocky, are public to the high tide mark (but it doesn't mean access to them is public too.) From there on it's private property. After the Supreme Court ruled in the PASH case, some property owners have to provide access as an easement, even condos. I still can't figure out why Kona Makai has a public access to the ocean and Alii Villas next door doesn't, so don't ask me what the rule is. However, you are free to walk around the island below the high tide mark.[]


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