The course is the first and only permanent basket free course on Oahu. It was built by the local…read moreclub in conjunction with the city. Parking is across the street at the Walmart lot, it's an easy walk. Restrooms and water are available in the store. The course is on a hill in an otherwise unused city park. Tees are not always clearly marked, but most have a blue stake. Baskets are permanent and fixed. There are multiple course routes or make up your own. The best one was provided by a regular user who lived in the neighborhood. It's well planned out and fun. The park provides shade, but it's mostly scrub land and very hot in the summer (prepare with ample water, sunscreen, etc.). Plant life is a lot of briars and sharp scrub. Some tees run along side ditches with more sharp plants and dry wood, be careful not to get cut. The course had a good number of people using it and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you come prepared, it's a fun course.

Big, strong waves, but beautiful blue water on the base. So…read moreyou do need a military id to get in. It wasn't too crowded and had bathrooms and food nearby. The nearby eateries also offer free WiFi if you need to get some schoolwork or work done while on vacation.

Went to Bellows on 23 March for the first time in a long time. It's odd to see people give…read morenegative reviews about a beach based on jellyfish being in the water. It's the ocean. The jellyfish don't know that Bellows is a semi private beach that requires military ID access to get onto. They are just there like they are there at Kailua, Kalama, Lanikai, and Waimanalo beaches. Going on a Sunday, the beach was not very crowded. We got there around 1100 and there was still parking available in the main parking lot. Not sure why another reviewer complained about no public shower as there is one right at the point where the parking lot ends and the beach begins, right next to the public restroom building. We brought our two dogs and kept them leashed the entire time. I brought our own dog water bowl but recognized it was too small and our dogs kept knocking them over so I walked to the shoppette and was able to purchase a much larger silicone dog dish for their water. Afterwards, we stopped at the reservation building where we sat on the covered deck and had some chicken and french fries as well as some cold drinks. These are all amenities you won't find at Kailua, Lanikai, or Kalama Beach Parks. Nothing but pros and no cons. The best part is, it is o ly about 20 minutes from where we live in Kaneohe. Will go again.

One of the most beautiful beaches in the 50 US states. Parking is a challenge. Family friendly.read more

Toasted Buns... Not…read moreone of the glorious spot to grab a parking spot to veg out in the sun is this spot on Kalama Beach Park but with some patience it's absolutely worth the wait. Kailua beaches are just so beautiful and this one doesn't quite show it's glory until you walk the short path...tadaaaaahhhh! Yes there is a path which most are paved until you get to the bathroom/shower area then it's all sand and which I think is a great spot to just walk and take in the view. Wide open beach with views as long as your eyes can see it's all beautiful and something that you just need to experience for yourself, I wasn't dressed properly as this was just a random visit though since I was in the area I just though to give it a try and am so glad I did, very quite and peaceful place to relax and enjoy what we here in Hawai'i are so blessed to have. Thank you!

Kualoa Regional Park is a beautiful beach and park just a few minutes outside of Kualoa Ranch…read more My husband and I were looking for something to do after our tour at Kualoa Ranch. He found this park through our GPS and decided to check it out. The first thing that really caught my attention is how much PARKING was available. If you drive in Oahu, you know parking is a never-ending struggle and this park had plenty of spots. The park is really large with enough space for camping, picnics, etc. The park does offer two beaches. One of them is more open to the ocean which is perfect for anyone looking to surf, and the other side is more protected, creating a nice little bay for small kids to play. Since we had our little one with us, we stayed on the more tamed side and had a blast. Also you get an amazing view of the famous Chinaman's Hat from this park. Highly recommend exploring this regional park on your next trip to Oahu!

Amazing view to take picture for any type of photos!…read more Came here for my graduation / engagement photos! Looking for a photographer in Oahu Hawai'i ! Let's connect love to capture all your special moments.

Beautiful beach with a pretty big stretch of sand. The surf was pretty rough in the morning, but…read moregreat spot to relax or take pictures. It's right under the Makapu lookout and lighthouse trail. The parking is kinda hard to find and there aren't a lot of spots, but there was noone else there when I went

I really love this beach! It's so picturesque, it feels hidden away, and there's lots so explore in…read morethe area. There's bathrooms + showers there, super chill, you can see hang gliders drifting above you, and the drive there alone is worth it!

Well, to end this dumpster fire of year that is (was) 2020, I figured I'd write an update of a…read moreplace that always brings me happy thoughts. And it's not just reminiscing of good ol' days but very recent memories and what I'm sure will be good visits to this place in the future. I've been coming here since I was a kid, fishing, diving, surfing and in the last 15 years or so, photographing its beauty. The area is just so diverse for activity. Just across the way is Makai Pier (currently closed) and the waters between Kaupo park and the pier has some nice areas to fish and dive and you can also get some waves too, I'm actually not exactly sure if this spot has an official name but I've always known it as either baby Makapu'u or cockroach bay. The other surf spot that's to the right of the point is called Suicides. Named that because the waves break in front of the sharp, rocky coastline. As for the photography here, not much more to say than it's a beautiful coastline and pretty much epitomizes the beauty of Hawaii, the coastline with both sandy and rocky shores, the clear pacific waters with waves crashing onto shore, and the sheer uprising mountain face of the Ko'olau mountain range...amazing. This has long been and is still my favorite place to shoot sunrise shots on the island. Cheers everyone to a better 2021!

I am always looking for cool places for photos and found this neat little spot quick run down:…read more Pros: Lots of parking spaces Nice views of ocean and photos Lots of paved areas for walking and taking photos Some weird and cool little structures that you don't see almost if the time The bathrooms had showers and changing areas Cons: Bathrooms had no toilet paper, a broken door, and no working latches

This beach is a half a mile walk from the start of The makapuu lighthouse trail. Parking for…read morethis beach is the same as the trail and it is super busy, which means parking is hard to come by. You may end up parking up at the road. The trail down is rocky and loose dirt. The beach is small and private. It is normally quite as not to many people want to walk this far. Fun jumping rock but be careful during low tide!!! Waves can also get rough here. We enjoy going when the kiddos don't feel like a beach day so that we can enjoy a crowd free place to relax.

!DO NOT COME DURING RAIN SEASON! Path is all muddy (feels…read morelike quicksand) and the walk takes more than 30 minutes when wet. Tons of rocks and the beach was overly disappointing. Water is brown from the wet earth and it's not swim able or enjoyable. Was not a good idea.

Point Panic is a renowned, high-performance bodysurfing-only spot in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at…read morethe edge of Kakaako Waterfront Park. It is known for its fast, barreling right-hander wave that breaks against a shallow reef and near a rock seawall, historically causing "panic" for surfers in the pre-leash era. I've been wanting to pop into this Beach Park for a decade but probably not for the same reason most people go there for. Yes, the view is gorgeous. Sun glitter, the crashing waves, blue skies and fluffy white clouds... We saw fishing boats, anglers, parasailers, and all the fun stuff. But the reason why I wanted to go there is to see the departed "Mr. Aloha" cat's beach, AKA Fish Taco. I was expecting to see a dozen cats or so but I only saw one cat, less than a handful of chickens, and some great views. I can see why Mr. Aloha AKA Fish Taco enjoyed living here.

One of my pledges this year is to complete more reviews of dive sites and dive shops. Point Panic…read moreis my home reef, the dive site I regularly go. From my monthly reef cleanup with Nudiwear, who adopted PP as their clean up site, to venturing out during the winter time to some of the well known reefs beyond. PP is very convenient: it has a concrete staircase into the water, available shower after the dive, and parking. About the only major inconvenience is that the closest public restroom is about a block ewa from the parking lot. From remembering Point Panic as the site comedian Rap Reiplinger sang about in the song, "Faith Yanagi", to regularly coming down for fun or reef clean up dives, it is a favorite of mine! "Point Panic was unreal, 90 feet and glassy!" Will repeat and recommend!