#big island beach closure

State Confirms Beach Reopenings, Following County’s Lead

Social distancing protocols of wearing face coverings and social distancing remain in effect. 

Limited Reopening of State Beach Parks Only For O‘ahu, Not Big Island

Hawai‘i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Thursday that groups of five people or fewer would be allowed on state beaches and hiking trails. However, that change in policy does not impact current rules on the Big Island.

Mayor Kim Extends Big Island Beach Closures Until Oct. 1

Beach parks and coastal parks may be used for direct access to and from the ocean in order to engage in exercise, fishing, and gathering food.

Spencer Beach Park to Reopen

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation extended its apologies for the closure, thanking the public for their patience as the issue was resolved. 

Swarming Bees Close Spencer Beach Park

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation has closed Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala.

Shark Sighting Closes Magic Sands, Kahalu‘u

DLNR reports La‘aloa (Magic Sands) and Kahalu‘u Beach Parks in Kona are closed due to a confirmed shark sighting on Thursday morning.

Magic Sands Closed After Shark Sighting

Hawai‘i Civil Defense announced Magic Sands Beach in Kona is closed as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, due to a confirmed shark sighting.