Dogs on Hawaii beaches
Hawaii is strict about dogs on beaches: state park beaches never allow them, and Big Island county beach parks don't either. Monk seals rest on many shores, so keep dogs leashed and well away.
Dogs allowedOff-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs some hoursNo dogs that dayDog walk (paw marker)Walk route
Tap a beach or walk on the map to see its dog rules. Tapping a walk with a mapped route zooms to the green route line. Use two fingers to move the map on a phone.
- Dogs on a leash all year
'Aiea Loop Trail
Dog walk · Aiea - Dogs on a leash all year
Wa'ahila Ridge Trail
Dog walk · Honolulu - Dogs on a leash all year
Nakoa Trail
Dog walk · Kahana - No dogs all year
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Kailua-Kona - No dogs all year
Hapuna Beach
Kohala Coast - Dogs on a leash all year
Haleakala Ridge Trail
Dog walk · Kula - Dogs on a leash all year
Mauna Loa Road
Dog walk · Volcano
Towns and parks in Hawaii
What we coverthe main beach rules and the few state trails open to leashed dogs: 2 beaches, 5 walks. Next: Maui, Kauai and Oahu county beach rules, and any official dog-friendly shoreline. Places not on the map aren't checked yet.
Shorebird closuresPiping plover and tern nesting areas close to dogs from spring to fall, and can change daily. Signs on the beach always take priority.
Leash laws"Dogs allowed" means there's no beach rule against dogs that day. Town and state leash laws still apply unless a beach is marked off-leash.