From beach wedding photography and surfing lessons to commercial fishing and boating, Hawaiʻi is home to a large variety of commercial businesses and activities that benefit from our unique environment.
We welcome our commercial partners to be stewards of our land, ocean, and wildlife as you conduct business in Hawaiʻi by understanding and adhering to the laws and regulations and acquiring the required permits needed for your activity or service. A Commercial Activity may involve but is not limited to trading goods, offering a service, or any activity done by a commercial operator.
To find out what you need for the activity you are planning, please use these resources as your guide.
Boating
Fishing
Filming
Hiking
Commercial Trail Tour Activity Permit >
Hunting
Registered Guide Permit >
Commercial Activity Resources
Wiki Permits
Wiki Permits are required for personal and commercial activities on any part of the public shoreline, including both sandy and rocky areas.
Certificate of Insurance Sample
A Certificate of Insurance is required for most Commercial Activities. Details vary by type of permit application.
Outdoor-Related Consumer Spending in Hawaiʻi
$7.8 billion
The outdoor recreation economy in Hawaiʻi contributes $7.8 billion in consumer spending annually.
Outdoor Recreation-Related Jobs in Hawaiʻi
The outdoor recreation economy in Hawaiʻi generates more than 46,000 jobs.
