White Plains Beach is an out of the way beach mostly frequented by locals or military. It's not one…read moreof the famous beaches, like Waikiki or Kailua, or even one of the resorts like Aulani or Turtle Bay, so not as crowded. FPO and I went on a Friday afternoon. There's a good-sized parking lot. Given that it was a beautiful day, it wasn't that crowded. The beach is isolated enough that you'll often see seals in the area. Locals know to give them plenty of space. For the adventurous tourist who may find this beach, make sure to keep a clear distance if you encounter one. They like swimming in the small surf and dozing on the sand.

This was my first time here. I typically don't like to go to beaches that don't have parking spots…read moreso I really liked that there was plenty of parking here, which made visiting super convenient. There are also restrooms available, although I didn't get the chance to check the cleanliness or overall condition. The area feels very peaceful and relaxing, with lots of benches perfectly placed to enjoy the view of the water. I especially loved coming here early at 6 am in the morning to watch the sunrise and see the surfers out catching waves!

I love that this beach is accessible right as you're driving through the highway! How beautiful! My…read morefriends and I took a scenic drive to see the sunset and we ended pit stop here. We drove all the way from Wahiawa all the way to Makaha. It was about a 1 hour and 30 minute sunset drive to see all the beaches. I enjoyed every minute!

A Hawai'i beach.. it's great! ;)…read more Exploring the west side of the Island, I pulled off the side of the road to this beach. Plenty of beach with views. Some tree shaded parking, to boot. And about 30-40 off the road parking spots. This spot is seemingly popular with tourists and locals alike. Not crowded, but I did visit on a windy Sunday in November. One note: it was windy and I had to leave after an hour or so because the sand was whipping around and made it sadly not the best experience. Overall, a beach well worth the visit on the West side if you're looking for an approachable, easy beach.

Nice little beach park with amazing 360-view. If you can't find parking at Ko Olina to enjoy the…read morebeaches at the resorts, this beach is about 8 miles more north, but it is worth the drive. The waters at this beach is a bit calm due to the sea walk. There are bathrooms here, but it isn't the nicest (typical public restrooms). If you walk just a few minutes away from the beach towards higher ground toward the cliffs, you get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains. There are plenty of trees for shade and a grass to set up tents and BBQ. There are some homeless? by the parking lot, so always be careful about locking up your cars. The people who come are a mix of mainly locals and tourist. I went during the day, mid afternoon, and felt very safe. There were plenty of parking. Everyone was just enjoying themselves.

Pokai Bay Beach Park is a nice little local park without a lot of tourists and a perfect place to…read morehobnob with locals. The beach is protected by a sea walk, so the water is a bit calmer than other beaches making it perfect for small children. The park has restrooms (although, they need some attention) and a small playground. My granddaughter spent a good hour playing on the playground. A lot of picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. Signs request no feeding of ferrel animals in the park. The highlight of the park for me is the presence of Ku'ilioloa Heiau historical Hawaiian ruins, which are protected within the park. The temple ruins are on a small peninsula at the center of the park. The ruins are maintained by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Fishing is a popular pastime in the park. Fishermen perch themselves on the seawall or on the volcanic rocks below the point to fish. The beach area is lovely with the mountains in the background and ocean in front. The park is a perfect place to watch the sunset. There is plenty of free parking at the entrance of the park.

Beautiful, quiet beach on the East side of Oahu. Located directly off Kamehameha Hwy with parking…read moreand restrooms. We did not go in the water, since it was raining and colder than anticipated. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the quiet place to stop and admire the scenery. I love how many of the beaches jn Oahu are open to the public, this one included.

Great spot to camp. I would bring ref shoes. The views here are worth a long drive. The camp…read moresites are off the Kamehameha Highway, so it can be busy,however, if you want more old school Hawaii, then this is your side.

Honolulu does an awful job of keeping these campgrounds accessible to families. We felt that there…read morewas significant threat to our safety. Other campers were allowed to drink heavily and play crude very loud music until really late at night. Our neighboring campers indirectly threatened us with loss/damage of property and bodily harm. We felt we had to leave, packed up at 11pm and and didn't come back. Lost our reservation money.

Beautiful small secluded beach on the west side of O'ahu. Kalaniana'ole Beach Park is also known as…read moreNanakuli Beach Park. There are fewer tourists on this side of the island so the beach was nearly empty. There were some people playing in the sand and others setting up for what looked to be a party, but that was it. I believe it is more crowded with locals on the weekend. Parking and bathrooms are available. The bathrooms are very dirty, but it is a public beach so we did not expect much. Picnic tables, playground, baseball field, and basketball courts are also here though we did not use them. People do swim and snorkel here, however, dangerous rocks and caves are located nearby so keep that in mind. The mermaid caves nearby are not a place for children. If you plan to visit the Mermaid caves, watch your footing as it is easy to fall. We enjoyed seeing them from the surface. Overall, we had a good visit to this park.

Took a drive to Hale'iwa today, so made a stop at Ali'i Beach Park. It was certainly better than…read moreWaikiki Beach. Not nearly as many people and lots of empty sand for people to lay their blankets down without being too close to each other. Was so peaceful just sitting on a rock to watch the surfers coming in on the waves (or at least trying to!). There were young ones on their body boards close to the shore, too. I think there must've been folks trying to learn to surf here. There were two groups of people with boards beyond the first few waves. Was wonderful just to sit and watch them! I just wish there were turtles and monk seals there, but we weren't fortunate enough for that!

It's not really alii beach park but a little to the left there's a PRIME spot some people call…read morefresh airs (or so I think lol). If you're lucky you can get a parking at the back gate on Pikai street and walk through straight to the beach! The bathrooms are pretty far from here but you can always drive to the beach park or there's even Kaiaka beach park next door with showers too. ***The one thing about parking here and coming here is to be very respectful as you're in a residential area. Lots of locals but also lots of places are rented out to tourists. You're pretty much at their back yards. It's also the best place for the sunset! Which it gets a little busier at the time with families walking or driving over just to catch the last hour. It's clear and good for children. Sometimes it can be a little choppy so of course still use caution anytime you're at the beach. There's not a lot of shade but still my favorite spot. We recently moved to waialua so this'll be my favorite place to come with my family at least once a week

I randomly found this beach and it honestly turned into the perfect sunset spot. There's convenient…read moreparking right by the sand, which already makes it a win, but what really stood out was a table perfectly positioned facing the ocean. I came around 5:30 pm and sunset is about 6:40-6:55 PM), and the view was unreal, mountains in the background, waves crashing right in front of you, and the sun setting straight ahead. I brought a plate lunch and just sat there listening to the water... super peaceful and exactly what I needed on my day off. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something low-key, relaxing, and easy to access without a long walk.

We visited the park today due to the history here. But up front I have to tell you this is a very…read morepretty beach and great to just chill and relax. My son and I enjoyed just watching the sunset and listening to the waves. The leeward side of the island has the best beaches to us. All this said, remember this is an historic beach. As you look around you can't help but wonder about the people that once walked there and the village that once occupied that area. Be respectful of the remains of the village...which are simply stones to some, but they are a piece of history. Here is a copy and paste from the Hawaiian Historic website: Ancient Hawaiian settlements used to be located along all Hawaiian shorelines, but what makes this one special is that it has been preserved. Not many such ancient ruins remain on Oahu's shoreline. A plaque at this site says: Historic Site 50-80-07-5763 Ulehawa, Lualualei, Waianae Moku Beneath your feet are the remains of traditional Hawaiian settlement dating to A.D. 1500 to 1800. This site has been preserved by the City and County of Honolulu for future research and educational purposes. Few such coastal sites survive along this part of the Waianae shoreline, so please kokua and do not disturb this cultural resource.

Plenty of free parking, charcoal deposit bins and trash cans. Beach is ok. Picnic tables and…read morecamping areas. Restrooms are clean and maintained.

Beautiful location and no highway noise to bother you as you enjoy the sunset and surf! We grabbed…read morefood and drinks from the grocery store down the street and then came here to watch the dolphins and whales play at sunset. Parking abounds and there's a restroom adjacent to the parking lot that is open until sunset. There is a nice dune that blocks the noise of the traffic behind you and it is a peaceful, less busy alternative on the weekend to the beaches and parks on the east side and Waikiki!