Is Ala Moana Beach Park Safe?

Ala Moana is a safe area. Most crimes in Waikiki & Ala Moana area are between midnight to 4am. But there are relatively few crimes in the area.

Can you swim at Ala Moana?

Often times less crowded than Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana is a great place to swim, picnic, stroll on the beach or to relax. The beach is over half a mile long and the water is calm because it’s protected by a shallow outer coral reef.

Is Ala Moana Beach dirty?

The sand is clean and soft.

Is Ala Moana Beach good?

Ala Moana Beach has a true urban beach feel that is beautiful, clean, and is a favorite among both locals and visitors. It is centrally located and accommodate large gatherings. A great beach for families!

Is Ala Moana Beach Park safe at night?

Parks are well used, but there are some safety concerns. Most Ala Moana residents use their local parks; a majority use them at least a few times a month and many use them a few times a week. Residents feel safe in the parks during the day but less so at night. Most feel unsafe when homeless people are in the park.

Can you drink on Ala Moana beach?

Alcohol is illegal on the beach.

Is Ala Moana beach crowded?

The Beach It is rarely crowded so residents can truly relax in the sun. Most of the sand at Ala Moana Beach is soft and soothing. There are a few spots where coral is present, but it’s easy to avoid these areas.

Is the Ala Wai Canal polluted?

Honolulu’s Ala Wai canal is one of the most polluted waterways in the country. It’s so contaminated that in 2006, a local resident died from bacterial infection after falling into the Ala Wai boat harbor.

Is Ala Wai Canal safe?

Contact with its murky water—filled with bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides, and who knows what else—can be hazardous to your health. As the dedicated canoe paddlers who practice on the Ala Wai are well aware, even light splashes can cause rashes, boils and gastro-intestinal troubles.

Is Ala Moana beach closed at night?

The park is closed from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Police enforce the closure with citations and arrests. Like almost all of Honolulu’s city parks, Ala Moana Beach Park had many homeless people during the day and night, until the city started closing the park for the night in 2006.

Can you walk around with alcohol in Hawaii?

Unfortunately, it is not allowed. According to the law, it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in your car or in public places, like beaches, parks or street sides. The fine for a passenger in Hawaii caught with an open container costs about $200 to $300.