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There are lots of event updates on Oahu happening place right now with Hawaii's shelter in place mandate. As events and Oahu attractions are being updated regarding changes, cancellations, or postponements, we will do our best to update you for 2021.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS - Oahu has announced plans to move into a Tier 3 for re-opening Hawaii. This means that restaurants, shops, churches, and gyms can now increase their capacity to 50%, and allow congregation of groups to increase to a maximum of 10. Beaches and hiking trails can follow suit, and allow groups of 10 to gather.
Oahu has started allowing visitors back to the island since October 2020 without a mandated 14-day quarantine, if a negative COVID test result is taken within 72 hours of flight and submitted upon arrival.
Guest will be asked to quarantine if test results take longer than arrival time, and stay quarantined until a negative result is available.
A 14 Day quarantine option is still available at this time.
Many museums and outdoor attractions are opening back up along with beaches, parks and hiking trails. Many shops and restaurants are also re-opening or scheduled to soon.
Beaches & Parks - Oahu beaches and parks have re-opened. Up to family groups of 10 are allow to gather. Not tents of any kind are allowed at this time. Note that Hanauma Bay has just opened back up starting on December 2nd, but only allowing 750 daily visitors verses 3000.
Hiking Trails - Oahu hiking trails have re-opened starting Sept 10th.
Shops - Many shops have started to open back up including the Ala Moana Center. Other centers and shops continue to open up as well.
Oahu Restaurants - family groups of no more than 10 can seat and dine together. Mandatory facemasks worn until food or drinks arrive.
Attractions - Kualoa Ranch, Wet n Wild Water Park reopened on June 1st. Honolulu Zoo - reopened on June 5th. Iolani Palace reopened on June 19th, Bishop Museum reopened on June 26th, Waikiki Aquarium has temporarily re-closed do to social distancing fears.
Events - Some farmer markets around the island are resuming. And Blue Note has reopened for small concert performances.
Learn more - Honolulu Government Site
If you are planning on visiting Oahu or anywhere for that matter, stay alert and updated on current news and developments. Please note that there is a new 72 hour pre-COVID test with negative results program in place or a 14 day quarantine for all new arrives in Oahu.
Enjoy your stay but take necessary precaution and safety when traveling about.
We have seen some cancellations and postponements of concerts and larger events on Oahu, including the following:
The City of Honolulu has announced that all public events are canceled through Aug that are larger than 50 people, as well as private events to follow suit under the stay in place mandate.
See more on Oahu Events Page
Many Oahu attractions have reopened to the public. Most Beaches, hikes, golf courses, restaurants, and shops and malls have re-opened under Hawaii mandates and guidance. Note the Diamond Head Summit Deck has just re-opened starting Dec 17th.
Note - The Ala Moana Center has changed their hours temporary Mon - Sat 11 am to 7 PM, and Sunday Noon to 6 PM. Many shops will be reopening as of May 15th, 2020, and some restaurants will be open for takeout only.
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