I love this Lei Day video from Beach Walks. Mahalo to Rox and Shane for taking us to Oahu on this virtual Lei Day celebration!
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A little off topic here, are people allowed to drink alcoholic beverages on the beach (traveling to Waikiki)?
Nancy – Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from Hawaii’s beaches. There are plenty of restaurants and bars with beach views where you can get alcoholic beverages.