Public Access of Hawaii Beaches

The recent swells hitting Hawaii’s north and west facing shores have brought a few topics to the public’s attention. Possibly the most important one is the right for the public to access Hawaii’s beaches, yet the battle continues over homeowner’s beachfront property lines. The fight seems to be never ending, as it rears its head every few years or so since beach erosion is a very real problem for Hawaii homeowners. And with giant swells adding to coastal erosion, the lines between private property and public beaches continue to blur.