Beaches in Oahu

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• Rocky Point

  North Shore, Oahu

  Another one of North Shore's famous reef breaks, Rocky Point attracts throngs of pro surfers and fans all winter long. As the name implies, you can find this break by the lava rocks scattered on the beach in front of it. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: Both rights and lefts, consistent swells during the winter months and off and on throughout the summer. This is a great place to watch the big wave surfers fight over the waves during th

• Laniakea Beach

  North Shore, Oahu

  Also known as Turtle Beach, Laniakea is an essential stop-off point for tourists traveling along Oahu's North Shore. The green sea turtles that frequent this section of the coast have made it a favorite, and year-round you'll find throngs of people surrounding the popular and protected turtles as they bask in the sun. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: Although most popular for turtle viewing, Laniakea Beach is a beautiful destination for other bea

• Hukilau Beach

  Laie, Oahu

  This beautiful beach is located along the northeastern shore of Oahu in Laie. Featuring soft sand, turquoise water, ample shade, and a grassy park, it has something for everyone and is the perfect destination for a day at the beach. It also makes a great picnic stop en route to the North Shore. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: Set in an idyllic tropical setting, Hukilau Beach is peaceful and typically not too crowded. It's a popular family beach

• Kailua Beach Park

  Kailua, Oahu

  The town of Kailua is a charming oceanfront community on Oahu's Windward side. At the heart of this community is Kailua Bay, and all the activities that beach and ocean living can provide. Kailua Beach Park is a multi-use family-friendly beach haven that is the perfect launching point for a day of beach adventuring or just lounging in steady on-shore breezes. With plenty of tree shade, multi-use pavilions, a bike path, canoe club, and grassy parklands stretching through 35 acres, this i

• Oneula Beach Park

  Ewa Beach, Oahu

  Located near Ewa Beach, just a short drive from Honolulu, the Oneula Beach Park is a hidden gem on Oahu's southern coast. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: The park is huge, with a wide, soft sand beach, killer views, sprawling grassy areas, and, best of all, no crowds. There isn't much around, which gives Oneula Beach a raw, wild, and rural feel. Although it's a little rough for swimming, Oneula Beach is a great surfing, bodysurfing, and bodyboar

• Kualoa Regional Park

  Kaaawa, Oahu

  Halfway up the coast toward Oahu's legendary North Shore, Kualoa Regional Park offers breathtaking views, campsites, and a variety of fun land and water activities.AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This park covers 153 acres and is a great destination for families (or anyone!) when visiting the Windward side of Oahu. Almost never busy, you're guaranteed to not have to worry about crowds or difficult parking here. Whether you're stopping by to take

• Chun's reef

  North Shore, Oahu

  Chun's is a reef break located off a beautiful stretch of beach right in the middle of the 7-miles of North Shore surf breaks. In the '60s, local surfer John Chun would often bring his children to surf this spot, as the break in front of his nearby home was dangerous. A friend started calling it "Chun's Reef," and the name stuck. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This is a popular surf break with all levels of surfers. The wide

• Kaena Point (south side)

  Makaha, Oahu

  With a rich spiritual past woven deeply into the history of Hawaiian legend, Kaena Point is a very respected and protected part of the island. It is an unbelievably beautiful stretch of land on the western tip of Oahu, inaccessible by car. The hike to the point provides breathtaking views up and down both sides of the coast. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This 2.5-mile hike is one of the most beautiful and rural on the island. Since there is no

• Ke Waena Beach access - Pipeline south

  Haleiwa, Oahu

  Beautiful and lesser known Ke Waena beach access is actually at the lifeguard tower to the south of the famous surf break known as "Bonzai Pipeline".. When the world is flooding into the Ehu Kai Beach Park to the north to watch spectacular surfing, they are passing right by this shoreline access unaware that the same beach stretches between the two entry points. A tree-lined uncrowded sweeping expanse of white sand with flat blue horizon reaching as far as the eye can see awai

• Kalama Park - Kailua

  Kailua, Oahu

  Kalama Park, KailuaA gorgeous alternative to Kailua Beach Park, the lesser-known Kalama Park is a small grassy park stretching from North Kalaheo Avenue to the middle of Kailua Bay. Kalama's beach front is a part of the 4-mile stretch of uninterrupted sand that spans the entire Kailua Bay. This green grassy park is small, but affords you an easy access to the part of the beach far removed from the more popular parts of Kailua Beach. A great, easy t