Thanks to the reader who comments as Lopaka43 for soliciting the city’s official position.

Response from Office of Mayor

Aloha,
We understand this is a very difficult and unprecedented time, and we appreciate the cooperation of our community as we work together to limit the spread and impact of this pandemic. The measures that Mayor Caldwell has put in place for the City and County of Honolulu are designed to protect the health and well-being of our residents and get us back to business and our normal lives as soon as it has been determined safe to do so.

Regarding the beach and ocean activities, under Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order 2020-02 public access to get to the beach or walk along the beach below the high water line is permitted. Please employ social distancing on the water and avoid closed areas including City parks, though you may walk through City parks to get to the beach. Note that it is also listed on City’s Department of Customer Services website.

We are currently working with HPD to make sure that this information is communicated to all police officers across the island.

For additional information, see the FAQs here: http://www.oneoahu.org/faqs

Please note the overarching intent and spirit of the Mayor’s Emergency Order 2020-02 is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence to the extent feasible in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while enabling essential services to continue. Thank you for your concern and for notifying us of your issue.

Sincerely,

City and County of Honolulu
COVID-19 Response Information Team

For additional information, including FAQs, go to: http://www.oneoahu.org

For State Department of Health information and updates on COVID-19, go to: https://hawaiicovid19.com

For other referral services, go to: http://www.auw211.org