Hanauma Bay

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

FishingNot allowed

Fishing for, taking or injuring any marine life, including eggs, is banned everywhere inside the Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District. It is illegal to even carry a device that could be used to take marine life.

Not verified here

DogsNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

AlcoholNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Fires & grillsNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Tents & shadeNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

GlassNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

SmokingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Amplified musicNot verified

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Metal detectingNot verified

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Source: Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources โ€” Oahu, Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District ยท checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Not allowed at Hanauma Bay: fishing. Checked against Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources โ€” Oahu, Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Hanauma Bay are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.