Oahu Beaches

 

There are currently 9 Beaches on Guide of Hawaii for Oahu.

Location: North Shore

Sunset Beach is the ideal North Shore paradise with two miles of white sand stretching 200-300 feet wide. During the summer months the ocean is fairly calm, making Sunset ideal for swimming and snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. You can also peer into a few tide pools to observe some of the...

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...

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 an escape from the sun. It is...

Location: Leeward Waianae

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. This beach is rarely used during the week or at all by locals because of its remote location. ...

Location: North Shore

This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing. The small protected bay area on the south side of the beach is the best for swimming. Home to some of the best waves in Oahu it's a very popular spot for surfers due to being on a very shallow reef.

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 comes from a particular type of pebble (ili'ili) which are found there. In ancient Hawaii these stones were used for a...

Location: North Shore

This spacious park is located at the Kane'ohe Point, and just off shore is the well-known pointed landmass known as China Man's Hat. You will rarely find this place crowded, just perfect for a day of solitude and relaxation. The water is calm and warm. With the Kualoa Mountains in the background...

Location: North Shore

This beautiful north beach is the home of the famous Banzai Pipeline. This beach can be the most impressive, and the most dangerous in the world. The winter months is when the waves are at their highest and most powerful. During the spring and summer the swimming is good with some of the best sand...

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.

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