Can you drink alcohol in public in Hawaii?


Can you drink alcohol in public in Hawaii? If you happen to be walking on a public highway or sidewalk to your beach, consuming liquor is illegal. If you choose to drink alcohol on or near a beach, be aware there are many restrictions and you may be unknowingly breaking the law.


What are the blue laws in Hawaii?

The Post-Revolution Period, 1776-1873 The first written laws in Hawaii are known as the Blue Laws and date to 1833. Many of these laws may have been used to prosecute sodomy and similar conduct. A law enacted in 18402 permitted villages to prosecute any particular evils against which no law existed.


Can tourists drink water in Hawaii?

Yes, it is safe to drink and use tap water on the island of O?ahu including in Waikiki. The Board of Water Supply in Hawai?i works in conjunction with State and Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hawai?i State Department of Health, to ensure the water in Hawai?i is safe to drink.


Is it safe to walk alone in Waikiki?

But, keep your wits about you and you should be just fine. The sidewalks will usually be full of people all the way down there until you get very close to your hotel. It is safe unless you are our after midnight, then it is like walking around in any major city. Almost anywhere in Waikiki, you will be just fine.


What can you not leave Hawaii with?

Common Items from Hawaii NOT ALLOWED into the U.S. Mainland or Alaska
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables, some exceptions are those listed below as permitted.
  • Berries of any kind, including fresh coffee berries and sea grapes.
  • Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.
  • Cotton and cotton bolls.
  • Fresh flowers of jade vine, and Mauna Loa.