Based on the opt-out constant, the average value lost by not going to the beach, based on the average levels for each attribute, was $14.85 for residents and $21.72 for tourists, which is statistically significantly greater than the value for residents. An ideal day at the beach, with excellent sand and water, little congestion, and ideal safety conditions, provides residents and tourists roughly $48.16 and $52.08 of value, respectively. To avoid a very poor-quality day at the beach, residents and tourists would be willing to pay $79.26 and $127.23, respectively. In reality, observing each characteristic simultaneously is unlikely, since, for example, crowding is likely to occur when beach and water conditions are ideal. A day at the beach can provide substantial utility for recreationists; information that may be invaluable in preserving Hawaii’s near-shore environments.