Beautiful hidden beach, very calm, not nearly as many tourist as you would think. Nice and waist…read moredeep at least 50 feet out. Beautiful view definitely a hidden gem.

This is one of my favorite beaches. Great wide open space of beach from end to end and bordered…read morewith an Ironwood forest treeline to escape the sun or enjoy your picnic. If your lucky like we were, you'll get treated to a short acrobatic single engine airplane that does stunts just off shore. Whoever this pilot is has got his stuff down. Even a goodbye wave with his plane when he was done. We finally got a camping permit after waiting until they complete the restroom renovation in mid August. We reserved spot #10 which is furthest to the right towards the beach. The walk from the truck to the camp spot is not that far unless your carrying the heavy stuff. When I got to the camp area I noticed the area was sunken in a little. Like it was in a bowl like area. Now I'm not new to camping and know better to pitch a tent in low lying area so I walked further up towards the tree line and found a spot that was higher ground. The beach is great. Its so huge and not overcrowded like Kailua Beach or Bellows Beach. The parking is small though but I've seen people park on the grass over the curb and nobody seems to bother. Main thing you dont block anyone in. The restroom is brand new from the ground up. Everything is clean inside. The best thing is the toilet stalls have frickin doors! I wonder how long thats going to last until you have to have someone play lookout or do a very loud cough to let someone know its occupied. Five of the six shower heads are already missing. I just hope it doesn't get any worse. If your a internet junkie, your gonna be kinda SOL. This location has 0 internet connection. Phone calls sound broken up or end up getting dropped. The last thing I could do was check in and that was it. I gave up after a while and just enjoyed the beach. I tried roaming but that was still off and on. If you like reading, this is for you. Bring a book or your Kindle. Overall great beach and definitely one of my favorite. A must see if you are visiting from the mainland. Just a fyi. This camping area is a five day camping spot. So its $52.00 no matter if your staying just the weekend its still that price. Dont forget, leave your area cleaner than when you got there :)

Stayed at one of the cabins at Bellows Beach, and it was a truly rustic and back-to-nature…read moreexperience. The cabin is simple and charming, giving off that classic Hawaiian camping vibe right near the beach. It's perfect for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy the outdoors without the usual hotel frills. The downside was definitely the presence of some dead bugs here and there in the cabin, which felt a bit off-putting. It's an older structure with a rustic charm, but could use a bit more attention to cleanliness and upkeep for comfort. That said, if you're into rugged, no-frills beach camping with easy access to beautiful coastline and great nature, it's worth it. Bring your own supplies and insect repellent, and don't expect luxury--this is more about the authentic island experience. Great for those who love the outdoors and don't mind living a little rough for a few days.

The condo was nice but we ended up cutting our vacation short for one reason: roaches. We had…read moreplanned on staying for two nights but ended up leaving after the first night. If you stay in the condos, do NOT stay on the first floor. As soon as the sun sets, they will invade. Up until that moment, our stay was enjoyable. We spent the day at the beach and played putt-putt. Spent the evening at the condo playing board games. The condo had a full kitchen, so I was able to cook breakfast and dinner. But once nighttime came, so did the bugs!

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.

Waimanalo Beach Park is a stretch of sandy shoreline on the southeastern side of Oahu along the…read moreKalaniana'ole Highway. There are free parking lots throughout as well as public restrooms and picnic tables. It has crystal clear water and white sand; best of all, it's not as busy as other beaches in Hawaii. The one thing that annoyed us was the vast amount of birds flying around. You can see their footprints everywhere and there were many close to us. If we had food we would've most likely been bothered by them because there were so many. Fun fact: Kazuo Sakamaki, the first prisoner of war taken by U.S. forces during World War II, was captured on December 8 1941 on Waimanalo Beach.

Ahhh home sweet home! As memories of me getting stung by jellyfish as a kid come up, we now know…read morewhen to not get in the water lol. But, nevertheless, this beach always makes me feel most grounded when I need it. I can sit here with my people or on my own, and reflect for hours at a time and leave feeling completely refreshed. It seems I can't stop myself from repeating how grateful I am to be back home.

Did the UTV tour today and our tour guides K and Mike are amazing!!! They made our tour so fun and…read moreeducational.

We did a three hour UTV tour on June 21. Had the BEST time with our awesome tour guide Mike! He…read moremade our experience super enjoyable and made sure everyone had a great time!

Always a favorite spot, very clean, and well-maintained. This park has beautiful scenery of the…read moremountains! Also, the public bathrooms and working water fountains are extremely helpful. Parking was fairly small but park was nice.

This is an Oahu treasure! It's free, relaxing, and full of wonderment. A great place for a family…read morepicnic, for a stroll to do some casual bird watching or just to enjoy the beautiful plants in this huge Hawaiian garden. On the day we visited, there was a local art show exhibiting some talented local artists' paintings. The weather was perfect, and we spent a little time exploring the beautiful grounds. There seems to be lots of events here, including fishing in the reservoir and meetings in the garden's headquarters. I wish I had had a full day to explore the Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens or lived closer to the park to visit more frequently. But even in the short time I had, I got a sense of things - the serenity and peace that envelopes you as you wander about and explore. I highly recommend a visit when you want some unwinding time. Enjoy!

If you prefer a quieter local beach over a busier one, this is the perfect spot. My favorite on the…read moreisland, hands down!!! Our tour guide at Kualoa Ranch told us about this hidden gem. This is the beach that locals go to and I am so glad she told us about it. The water is turquoise, the waves were calm and we sat under a huge tree that I didn't want to leave. I really wished someone told us about this beach on day 1. I loved how the shore was so short and it was definitely family friendly. I enjoyed hanging out here and wished we could've spent half the day here. It's beautiful, just look at the pictures.

Christmas Day, my son visiting from the mainland and he is looking for some beach time at Kailua…read moreBeach Park! However, there is not a parking spot to be found at ou town's most popular beach attraction; Kailua Beach Park! On to the local hang out near the Friendly Sherwood Forest. Plenty of parking, a nice walkway to outdoor showers & a rest room area to change & use the facilities. Plenty of shade near the ocean and the sandy beach makes that toes in the sand feel all so very real! Waves are coming in big today so a little boogie boarding is in order! Word to the wise, no life guards in this particular spot today, so buddying up, is the only safe way! Lots of local folks grilling, chilling and having fun with da two & four legged kids! A great get away with the comforts of all our State taxes provide! Living the Aloha!

Loved this beach, nice & quiet family beach and great for the kids. Plenty of parking available,…read morewasn't overcrowded when we're there. If you want to avoid the sun they have have plenty of that can provide shade.

It was not my first choice for a camping site. In the end it was the people I went camping with…read morethat made it worth and the beach is the best! We need Honolulu C&C to get their act together and fix the bathrooms. This beautiful place needs to have working restrooms for beach goers and campers. I don't mind the homeless people camped out there. It's the facilities that needs to be improved. I don't know how long they plan to keep it closed but it will make the next experience so much better if they were open and working.