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Oahu Beaches
Location: North Shore
This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing. Swimming is the best in the small protected bay area on the south side of the beach. Surfers frequent this beach as it has some of the best waves in Oahu as it is on a very shallow reef.
This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing. Swimming is the best in the small protected bay area on the south side of the beach. Surfers frequent this beach as it has some of the best waves in Oahu as it is on a very shallow reef.
Location: North Shore
Sharks Cove is a wonderful reef located on the North Shore where a large variety of marine life can be seen in their natural environment. The reef can only be accessed during calm seas. During the winter, the reef cannot even be seen due to the large waves. As the name implies, some white tipped reef sharks call this cove home. Sharks are generally not aggressive so DO NOT approach or molest them. Turtles are frequently seen in this cove. This is a wonderful beach for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving during the months of March through October when the seas are calm. There are no lifeguards. Wear shoes at all times due to the sharp coral and rock formations. The Ocean drops off to about 25 feet at the end of the reef.
Sharks Cove is a wonderful reef located on the North Shore where a large variety of marine life can be seen in their natural environment. The reef can only be accessed during calm seas. During the winter, the reef cannot even be seen due to the large waves. As the name implies, some white tipped reef sharks call this cove home. Sharks are generally not aggressive so DO NOT approach or molest them. Turtles are frequently seen in this cove. This is a wonderful beach for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving during the months of March through October when the seas are calm. There are no lifeguards. Wear shoes at all times due to the sharp coral and rock formations. The Ocean drops off to about 25 feet at the end of the reef.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Toilet Bowl is a natural pool formed by centuries of waves beating against the lava rock at Hanauma Bay. The pool rises and falls with the tide. If conditions are right, you can sit in the pool and float up and down in a phenomenon similar to flushing a toilet.
A lava shelf was ground thin by the breakers, which caused a hole to form. Water flushes in and out with the waves, looking amazingly similar to the real thing. People actually sit and wait for the water to push them up and suck them in.
It used to be accessible via a treacherous trail, but due to several unfortunate accidents it is now closed off to public access.
The Toilet Bowl is a natural pool formed by centuries of waves beating against the lava rock at Hanauma Bay. The pool rises and falls with the tide. If conditions are right, you can sit in the pool and float up and down in a phenomenon similar to flushing a toilet.
A lava shelf was ground thin by the breakers, which caused a hole to form. Water flushes in and out with the waves, looking amazingly similar to the real thing. People actually sit and wait for the water to push them up and suck them in.
It used to be accessible via a treacherous trail, but due to several unfortunate accidents it is now closed off to public access.
Location: North Shore
Also called "The Heat", Kaena Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends at Kaena Point. This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast and the most northwestern point of O'ahu.
During the winter months this beach has dangerous rip currents and very large swells. Obey all posting and warnings.
Also called "The Heat", Kaena Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends at Kaena Point. This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast and the most northwestern point of O'ahu.
During the winter months this beach has dangerous rip currents and very large swells. Obey all posting and warnings.
Location: Leeward Waianae
This beach is named after the legendary Hawaiian chief, Poka'i. This West Shore beach area is well protected even during the winter months when other areas are experiencing high surf. Its coral reef slopes gradually downward making it great for swimming year round. It has a beautiful and stable sandy beach area.
This beach is named after the legendary Hawaiian chief, Poka'i. This West Shore beach area is well protected even during the winter months when other areas are experiencing high surf. Its coral reef slopes gradually downward making it great for swimming year round. It has a beautiful and stable sandy beach area.
Location: Windward East
Directly across the street from Waimanalo Polo Fields. This quite beach is perfect to learn how to surf or body board. If you want to stay away from the crowd, this is the perfect beach for you.
There are lifeguards, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, phones, and free parking. Camping is allowed with a permit.
Directly across the street from Waimanalo Polo Fields. This quite beach is perfect to learn how to surf or body board. If you want to stay away from the crowd, this is the perfect beach for you.
There are lifeguards, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, phones, and free parking. Camping is allowed with a permit.
Location: Leeward Waianae
The four man-made lagoons at the Ko'Olina Resort Area are perfect for swimming at any time. Rock barriers provide protection from the ocean and high surf. The lagoons are sandy beaches surrounded by grassy, shaded picnic areas. The lagoons each have their own name: Kolola, Hanu, Nai'a, and Ulua.
The four man-made lagoons at the Ko'Olina Resort Area are perfect for swimming at any time. Rock barriers provide protection from the ocean and high surf. The lagoons are sandy beaches surrounded by grassy, shaded picnic areas. The lagoons each have their own name: Kolola, Hanu, Nai'a, and Ulua.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Magic Island comprises 30 acres of the 100-acre Ala Moana Beach Park. This is a favorite spot for visitors and residents to jog, bike, picnic, swim, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Enjoy a truly breathtaking view from Diamond Head to Waianae from Magic Island.
Magic Island comprises 30 acres of the 100-acre Ala Moana Beach Park. This is a favorite spot for visitors and residents to jog, bike, picnic, swim, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Enjoy a truly breathtaking view from Diamond Head to Waianae from Magic Island.
Location: Leeward Waianae
This wide, sandy beach is rarely crowded. During the summer months the waters are often calm and safe for swimming. The beach is renowned as a superb surfboarding site with waves averaging fifteen feet in height. This is not a site for novice boarders and swimmers should stay out of the water when the surf is high.
This wide, sandy beach is rarely crowded. During the summer months the waters are often calm and safe for swimming. The beach is renowned as a superb surfboarding site with waves averaging fifteen feet in height. This is not a site for novice boarders and swimmers should stay out of the water when the surf is high.
Location: Leeward Waianae
The swimming is good here during the calmer summer months. However, the coral reef drops off suddenly, so take caution. A lot of surfers also hang out here. The beach's name is derived from a certain type of pebble (ili'ili) which can be found there. In ancient Hawaii these stones were used for a variety of purposes from game pieces, to fish sinkers and musical instruments. Due to the surf, the sand often disappears during the winter months.
The swimming is good here during the calmer summer months. However, the coral reef drops off suddenly, so take caution. A lot of surfers also hang out here. The beach's name is derived from a certain type of pebble (ili'ili) which can be found there. In ancient Hawaii these stones were used for a variety of purposes from game pieces, to fish sinkers and musical instruments. Due to the surf, the sand often disappears during the winter months.
Location: North Shore
Goat Island is a pancake shaped lava rock a few yards off the coast of the Malaikahana Recreation Area. The center of the island is a restricted refuge area for ground-dwelling birds raising their young. The waters surrounding the island are great for snorkeling. There are tide pools, perfect for observing small sea life, and a sandy beach studded with coral formation and shallow water.
Goat Island is a pancake shaped lava rock a few yards off the coast of the Malaikahana Recreation Area. The center of the island is a restricted refuge area for ground-dwelling birds raising their young. The waters surrounding the island are great for snorkeling. There are tide pools, perfect for observing small sea life, and a sandy beach studded with coral formation and shallow water.
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