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Windward East Region
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Location: Windward East
This little treasure has plenty of soft sand and seclusion for a morning of peaceful sunworshipping or swimming. This beach used to be about a mile long but development has caused erosion, making it about a half-mile. But a great half mile! The two lovely offshore islands make it a picture postcard spot. The wind is also good here for sailing and windsurfing. There is even some good snorkeling to be had. Access is only available by the public access walkways. Please respect residents property.
There is no lifeguard out here or amenities. Watch out for the Portugese Man-of-War (jellyfish) and stinging limu (seaweed) especially from June through September.
This little treasure has plenty of soft sand and seclusion for a morning of peaceful sunworshipping or swimming. This beach used to be about a mile long but development has caused erosion, making it about a half-mile. But a great half mile! The two lovely offshore islands make it a picture postcard spot. The wind is also good here for sailing and windsurfing. There is even some good snorkeling to be had. Access is only available by the public access walkways. Please respect residents property.
There is no lifeguard out here or amenities. Watch out for the Portugese Man-of-War (jellyfish) and stinging limu (seaweed) especially from June through September.
Location: Windward East
This "Curved" bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. This is a great location if you want to see lots and lots of fish fairly easily, even if you are new to snorkeling and scuba. There is a large sandy beach perfect for sunbathing and there are several hiking trails leading to breathtaking lookouts.
The bay provides some protection from large ocean waves and allows swimmers a terrific opportunity to view the reef life in a safer, protected environment. However during sometimes of the month (generally 9-10 days after the full moon) the box jellyfish come out in force. Best to keep out of the water then. This beach can be pretty crowded. It's best to get there around 9 a.m. if you want to get a parking spot.
In 1990 the city decided it was time to clean up the bay by limiting the amount of visitors who could access it each day and building an education center. You will be required to view a short video about conservation before going down to the shore.
$1 per car parking fee, $5 per person admission fee for those 13 years or older, $1 per person shuttle bus fee each way (this is optional - there is a good, but steep, road from the parking lot area to the beachfront). Open from 6:00am - 7:00pm, closed on Tuesdays.
This "Curved" bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. This is a great location if you want to see lots and lots of fish fairly easily, even if you are new to snorkeling and scuba. There is a large sandy beach perfect for sunbathing and there are several hiking trails leading to breathtaking lookouts.
The bay provides some protection from large ocean waves and allows swimmers a terrific opportunity to view the reef life in a safer, protected environment. However during sometimes of the month (generally 9-10 days after the full moon) the box jellyfish come out in force. Best to keep out of the water then. This beach can be pretty crowded. It's best to get there around 9 a.m. if you want to get a parking spot.
In 1990 the city decided it was time to clean up the bay by limiting the amount of visitors who could access it each day and building an education center. You will be required to view a short video about conservation before going down to the shore.
$1 per car parking fee, $5 per person admission fee for those 13 years or older, $1 per person shuttle bus fee each way (this is optional - there is a good, but steep, road from the parking lot area to the beachfront). Open from 6:00am - 7:00pm, closed on Tuesdays.
Location: Windward East
This is a fine spot for swimming when the surf is calm. However, when the surf is up, this beach can be treacherous due to the shorebreak and rip tide currents. Experienced bodysurfers find that the waves here have no equal any where else on the island. However, novices should not even consider bodysurfing at this dangerous location.
This is a fine spot for swimming when the surf is calm. However, when the surf is up, this beach can be treacherous due to the shorebreak and rip tide currents. Experienced bodysurfers find that the waves here have no equal any where else on the island. However, novices should not even consider bodysurfing at this dangerous location.
Location: Windward East
This little cone-shaped lump of lava off Kualoa Point is officially called Mokoli'i but has earned the nickname Chinaman's Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore. In the past, this little chunk of land was part of a Oahu, but through years of erosion it has separated. You can still reach it though. It is possible to walk there from Kualoa Regional Park during low tide. You can also surf or kayak there.
The island supports an interesting array of sea life and a small beach in a secluded cove. You can also attempt to climb the cinder cone, but it is steep and arduous, so proceed with caution. From Mokoli'i you can get stunning views of the Koolau Mountains, Mokapun peninsula, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, and Kailua.
This little cone-shaped lump of lava off Kualoa Point is officially called Mokoli'i but has earned the nickname Chinaman's Hat from its resemblance to the straw hats that the Chinese immigrants wore. In the past, this little chunk of land was part of a Oahu, but through years of erosion it has separated. You can still reach it though. It is possible to walk there from Kualoa Regional Park during low tide. You can also surf or kayak there.
The island supports an interesting array of sea life and a small beach in a secluded cove. You can also attempt to climb the cinder cone, but it is steep and arduous, so proceed with caution. From Mokoli'i you can get stunning views of the Koolau Mountains, Mokapun peninsula, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, and Kailua.
Location: Windward East
This 2.5 mile stretch of gorgeous sand is one of Oahu's most beautiful beaches. It boasts excellent swimming and wind surfing as well as kayaking. It has a very nice, fine sandy beach for strolling and general lounging about. This is a world-class wind surfing destination and there are several shops in Kailua that offer rental gear and can arrange for lessons. Kailua rarely experiences the high surf of the North Shore.
This 2.5 mile stretch of gorgeous sand is one of Oahu's most beautiful beaches. It boasts excellent swimming and wind surfing as well as kayaking. It has a very nice, fine sandy beach for strolling and general lounging about. This is a world-class wind surfing destination and there are several shops in Kailua that offer rental gear and can arrange for lessons. Kailua rarely experiences the high surf of the North Shore.
Location: Windward East
This beach is located below Makapu'u Point, a projection of land marking Hawaii's easternmost point. This is a very popular beach for bodysurfing but the surf can be pretty rough for the average swimmer. Use caution.
This beach is located below Makapu'u Point, a projection of land marking Hawaii's easternmost point. This is a very popular beach for bodysurfing but the surf can be pretty rough for the average swimmer. Use caution.
Location: Windward East
This beach is ideal for swimming, bodysurfing, and boogie boarding. Waimanalo has plenty of soft sand and is well suited for a nice beach stroll. It can get crowded on the weekends. Make sure not to leave any valuables in your car.
This beach is ideal for swimming, bodysurfing, and boogie boarding. Waimanalo has plenty of soft sand and is well suited for a nice beach stroll. It can get crowded on the weekends. Make sure not to leave any valuables in your car.
Location: Windward East
A beautiful, secluded beach near Kailua Beach Park in Kailua. You won't find the same crowds here as you will at Kalama's neighboring beach, Kailua. Kalama's gentle waves make it a great beach for beginner surfers and body boarders. Plenty of shady spots offer respite from the sun.
A beautiful, secluded beach near Kailua Beach Park in Kailua. You won't find the same crowds here as you will at Kalama's neighboring beach, Kailua. Kalama's gentle waves make it a great beach for beginner surfers and body boarders. Plenty of shady spots offer respite from the sun.
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: Windward East
Also known as Rabbit Island. Manana Island is located on the Windward side of O'ahu, north of Makapu'u Point. The shape of the island actually resembles a rabbit but it was named Rabbit Island because rabbits actually live there after a rancher released the animals there. Today the island serves as a seabird sanctuary.
Also known as Rabbit Island. Manana Island is located on the Windward side of O'ahu, north of Makapu'u Point. The shape of the island actually resembles a rabbit but it was named Rabbit Island because rabbits actually live there after a rancher released the animals there. Today the island serves as a seabird sanctuary.
Location: Windward East
One of the more popular ocean recreation areas on O'ahu. This beautiful beach has shallow water and small consistent shore break making it perfect for swimmers and beginner surfers. This beach is only open from noon Fridays to midnight Sundays which means it is fairly packed during that time.
One of the more popular ocean recreation areas on O'ahu. This beautiful beach has shallow water and small consistent shore break making it perfect for swimmers and beginner surfers. This beach is only open from noon Fridays to midnight Sundays which means it is fairly packed during that time.
Location: Windward East
The Laie Point offers scenic views of offshore and a seabird sanctuary island. Good shore fishing from sea cliffs at the Point. Laie Point offers for a dramatic view of the rugged coastline. A breathtaking, mostly hidden view is the arch in Kukuihoolua Island, which can be viewed from Laie Point near the Polynesian Cultural Center.
The Laie Point offers scenic views of offshore and a seabird sanctuary island. Good shore fishing from sea cliffs at the Point. Laie Point offers for a dramatic view of the rugged coastline. A breathtaking, mostly hidden view is the arch in Kukuihoolua Island, which can be viewed from Laie Point near the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Located along the Tantalus Drive, this park contains the best views from Mount Tantalus. In fact, if you watch the movie Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley, this is where he and his girlfriend went for a picnic.
The overlook at Pu'u Ualakaa Park offers a panoramic view of southern O'ahu from Diamond Head through Waikiki to Punchbowl Crater and the Honolulu International Airport
Located along the Tantalus Drive, this park contains the best views from Mount Tantalus. In fact, if you watch the movie Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley, this is where he and his girlfriend went for a picnic.
The overlook at Pu'u Ualakaa Park offers a panoramic view of southern O'ahu from Diamond Head through Waikiki to Punchbowl Crater and the Honolulu International Airport
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