Used to be a great beach. 2026 has been nothing but junkies and make shift tent shanties. This notion that they will not bother you if you don't bother them is not true. These people are aggressive. Do not ask them to move on when they sit down right in front of your family and are actively hallucinating / tweaking / fidgeting etc. They will light up right in plain view...whatever they are smoking. You will be threatened and harassed if you say anything. There is no security. I'm not sure anywhere on Oahu there is a decent beach anymore. but I guess it's better than Puerta Vallarta? read more

Quiet clean park right in Waikiki. Chill. Grill. Beach volleyball run walk tennis or even the army museum. So much to do. Clean. Lots of open space. Also pretty well lit. Right next to hale koa hotel. And in Waikiki. Great place for you and family. read more

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Lovely spot with big trees, picnic table, barbecues, close to volleyball ball nets, beach and walkway along the shore. Free exercise group at 9:00am six days a week. read more

On my trip to Hawaii I planned on playing pickle ball, problem was I couldn't find a review that I could be certain that a location had pickle ball. This beach/ park has two courts right by the KOA Oasis booze shack. The courts aren't the greatest but enough to get a good game going. They have some paddle system but when I went, there weren't many players so we didn't really have to wait too long. There are bathrooms nearby and it's right on the beach. Everyone was nice and inclusive -haha not like the horrible bully Jackie lady that I keep reading about that plays at the Diamond Head tennis center. I am sure it all depends on what day you go to play, not everybody plays nice. Please remember to drink plenty of water. Between drinking alcohol and being in the sun all day the day before my feet were cramping up. I had to stop playing after four games. read more

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This park is so beautiful and relaxing. The trees are amazing to look at and provide great shade if you are looking to sit down and enjoy the weather without having the sun straight in your eyes. It is also spacious so you aren't running into anyone else. read more

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2 free public pickleball courts. Sol got me a really nice paddle and I finally let him teach me how to play pickleball. There are no wind guards but it was a decent public court. There are tennis courts, tables, racquetball courts, beach volleyball, and you can rent beach activity equipment. Well maintained beach with a couple of food/drink spots. We came here every night to watch the sunset. So pretty and calming! read more

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On my first three months in Oahu, I always wandered in this beach park. Not only it gives me peace but it makes me give time to reminisce things from the past & that I couldn't believe I actually reside here in Hawaii. So neat, so green... the bluish color of the ocean vast & the sky make everything so juanderful (wonderful) & so gorgeous! Ain't that crowded compare to Waikiki Beach. Plenty of shade too, thanks to the coconut tree! They're a savior! A group of family would be so happy to be here having a perfect spot for barbecuing! Enough space for the keiki to play around. Or if you are just alone and need some "me-time" this suits for you to! Hang around of working on your tan or just have your lunch in here while staring the horizon. No matter what you'll do in here, for sure you'll be having a great time in this beach. Mahalo & happy juandering fellow yelpers. @hello.juanderpinay www.juanderbandit.world read more

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Beautiful park, peaceful and well kept. Nice stretch of beach as well. Comfortable place to take a leisurely walk, contemplate, meditate, escape the nearby tourist crowd, or bring your spam musubi for a picnic. read more

The park is very well-kept overall, green and peaceful. There are far fewer people here than farther down or up the Waikiki beach strip and unlike other parks (e.g. Ala Moana Regional Park), there are no or very few homeless people, so no encampments dot the grounds. I ran through here every day, in the early-morning hours, on my last trip to Oahu, and it was nice to have the grounds to myself. There are a few concrete picnic tables and benches if you'd like to bring a sack meal, and a few yoga/qi gong classes take place in the park on some mornings, which are fun to watch. The Hawaii Army Museum Society is also located on the grounds, but as of now (April 2022), it is temporarily closed for renovation. read more

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Great beach, very clean. Far end off Waikiki so Not as many tourists and if you are Military you can use the Hale Koa facilities. If you look long enough and hard enough there are turtles here. Decent waves at times. Snorkeling isn't the best but there are some fish to be seen. The beach is closed between 2-5am. When not under COVID restrictions you can rent umbrellas, chairs, big water bikes, and floating mates. read more

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Born and raised on these sands as there used to br sand volleyball courts here before construction to Hale Koa in 2018. The park is between Hale Koa Hotel and the US Army Museum of the Hawaii. There is a round about to drop off people plus handicap stalls. Street parking in Waikiki is best for this location as its free, paid parking also available close by. Beach itself is clean, lots of tables to BBQ, lots of lawn space. Youre able to put up a tent just no drinking. They have security zoom by so beware. Perfect place for large family gatherings. Water is shallow with a slow decline, no drop offs. Perfect for kids and families to wade in the water. Also not as dirty or artifical as other places in Waikiki. You can see the boats far out and even canoe practices in the evening. Hale Koa has bathrooms and outdoor showers if needed. Id also like to mention the soft serve at Hale Koa's ground floor concession stand is UNBEATABLE. Hope you find this place and enjoy it in all its glories!! read more

Loved this park. It was beautiful with open space to run around. The unique trees were lovely w the draped branches. I wonder how old these trees are. They are just so grand and majestic. This park is a nice walk and it is also close to the beach. It is a nice place to take the family if you need a place for the kids to run around. It wasn't crowded at all. read more

Review #206 - 2019 I'm not a big fan of going to the beach because I do not enjoy putting on sunblock nor do I enjoy the scorching sun beating directly on me. However, since the girls love playing in the sand & getting their feet wet, what can I say? We showed up around 5 PM on Thursday, August 8th, and were lucky enough to find a parking spot across from the Trump Hotel so I decided to sneak a photo in front of it. Haha The girls spent about an hour at the beach & they had a great time. They saw some tiny fishes closer to land & had a lot of fun just running into the water & trying to chase the ocean waves. We took some pretty nice pictures with the beautiful views. The sand was very fine so it felt nice & soft between our toes. They were actually kind of sad when it was time to leave, but we had to go to dinner at 6:30 PM so we couldn't stay longer. read more

Fort DeRussy Beach Park - 08/08/2019: Such a beautiful beach! - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Beautiful beach in the Waikiki area. Beach stands are available to rent umbrellas, chairs, and kayaks. read more

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While walking through the Hale Koa Military Hotel located at Fort DeRussy, we wandered out to its nearby beach park. I remembered that years ago, before the Hale Koa was built, this beach area wasn't so manicured or well-maintained even though it was Military property. One of my older sisters used to work at the small cottage-sized PX in this area. There was a Class Six store attached to the PX. Of course, since then, the U.S. Army has developed Fort DeRussy to be more welcoming to all members serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The Fort DeRussy Beach Park is one such example of R & R and Aloha Spirit. This beach park is an oceanfront property located along Kalia Road with walking or exercise paths, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts and other various water activities. This stretch of oceanfront is on the West end of famed Waikiki Beach and is designated by banners between the nearby hotels. There are parking garages available to the guests of the Hale Koa (just don't forget to get your parking validated at the hotel and/or your CAC). It's not nearly as crowded as Waikiki or Kuhio Beach parks so if you just want to relax under the shade of coconut trees on the grass or cavort about in the Hawaiian sun, sand and surf this is the place for YOU! #465 read more

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Awesome beach park located just a few steps away from the shore. Has lots of trees which give great shade-- you can get a distance view of the glittering sea while relaxing in the grass under the shady trees. One of my favorite spots to escape the hot sun mid day. read more

Fort DeRussy is a beach-front military reservation in the Waikiki area, under the jurisdiction of the US Army, but open to the public. I walked the beach from Kahanamoku to the end of DeRussy each morning to watch the sun rise over Diamond Head. The DeRussy Beach is said to be the largest in Waikiki, which is made up of 6 or 7 beaches. One morning, after it drizzled on me for a bit, I saw a rainbow. A peaceful place in the morning, but probably packed during the day. read more

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took the DeRussy beach park to town and had to come back for a review the park was beautiful, and the beach had 3 open volleyball courts to have a good time and play. The park is also very well maintained, with like 5 benches, some grills, and a couple trees to get some shade from the spooooky sun. Would I come again? it's a park yeah pictures? i forgot to take them because it was sooooo hawt read more

This is a military section that is open to the public for use of their facilities. The rentals are reasonable than other hotels further down the strip and there are several tress that provide ample shade from the beaming sun. The waves are beautiful and perfect for beginners learning to paddle board or surf. My wife paddle boarded and took lessons from a pro! We were pleased with the clean facilities and the ease of getting in and out of the place. It was about a 15 minute walk and a straight shot from our hotel. We will definitely be back to rent probably the Aqua cycle for fun. When in the area, stop by and enjoy this place!!! read more

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No pull-up bars or outdoor exercise apparatuses. Falsely listed on Yelp as park with pull-up bars.

I'm soooo sad that I didn't find out about this beach earlier, so I'm here to tell everyone else the great time I had there. This beach is very touristy but because of that, you can rent out kayaking, snorkeling, umbrellas/chairs & other equipment. It was pretty affordable - $30 for an hour of kayaking for two. If you're military, you get even more discounts... At first I was confused as to why military specifically got discount, but it makes sense since it's near the Koa Military Hotel. I loveee this place.. The sand was soft and ocean was clean. The water also isn't too deep so it's safe for children. Definitely kid friendly here. Also, I dropped my phone while kayaking.. one of the workers retrieved it for me 3 hours later.. Great customer service!! read more

Not as busy as Waikiki Beach, still kind of touristy but it's supposed to be. There are bathrooms and showers near by. You can rent Beach going equipment and buy food & drinks nearby. The sand is kind of rocky and it's a bit rocky in the water. I had a nice visit with a friend who's pretty new to Hawaii and I had a great day! read more

Well keep greens and clean, fewer people than the other side of Waikiki beach. Love the birds!

There is a great little area tucked away between the Hale Koa Barefoot Bar and the Hilton. Most people know about the grassy grill area closer to the street where they have everything from workout groups to weddings, but if you are lucky enough to get a grill area by the beach, it's even better! There are benches and up-for-grabs grills right along the beach pathway. We were able to snag the one right next to the walkway for optimal people watching. The grill was maintained pretty well and our grill master was able to move the grill shelf with ease to make our treats taste perfect. The sand and shoreline is a little bit rocky in this area, but it's still very nice. The palm trees don't offer much shade, so be sure to bring your sunscreen, too. You may get asked for your military ID in this area, so be sure that someone in your group has one on hand to show to the MPs if they ask. If you park in the lot across the street, you can use your military ID to get the ticket validated over by the Barefoot Bar pool. (They don't validate at the actual bar, so keep going to the pool kiosk.) It's waaay more expensive without the validation, so don't forget to stop there on your way out. read more

This park is a beautiful oasis from the shopping and tourist areas of Waikiki just a few blocks away. When I'm walking under the large trees I feel like I'm in the Jungle Book and expect Mowgli and Baloo to jump from the lush vegetation and break out into a chorus of Bare Necessities. Playground area, picnic tables, barbecue grills, volleyball courts all make up a part of this island within an island. You don't want to sit in the sun on the beach all day. Take a break and get you some shade. Or maybe it's not the sun but the shopping and eating you've been into. Well break away from the crowds and get a little taste of tropical island solitude for a moment. read more

ATTENTION BUYERS!! Seller not motivated, but needs to raise cash to reduce the national debt. For sale is 72 acres of largest single parcel of oceanfront property in Waikiki. Property is known as the Fort Derussy Armed Forces Recreational Center of the Pacific. Tax assessment "land" value is $1,626,220,400. [1] [1] From City and County parcel information of Tax Map Key: 2-6-005: 001. This fantastic beachfront property is adjacent to Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. Property has great view of fireworks on every Friday, Fourth of July and New Years Eve. Property has two beach parks one of which is beachside of the first class, twin tower, 817 room, Hale Koa Hotel. This review describes this oceanside park. The Hale Koa Hotel Beach Park is on the ewa side of the Barefoot Bar of the Hale Koa Hotel. The Fort DeRussy Beach Park is on the Diamond Head side of the Barefoot Bar. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=f5yFWZdwg4BRpt9K72Zt-Q The Hale Koa Hotel Beach Park is an often overlooked and has many amenities. The park has many mature monkeypod trees and coconut trees that provide great shading and atmosphere for comfortable outdoor gatherings. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=52oFdxHI1cu2I3yrY2zGCQ The park has many built-in concrete picnic tables and benches that are located on the oceanside border of the park. Trees are teeming with fowl and there is bird poop on picnic tables and benches everywhere. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=425k39jGtnrJpM_g_bQVpA Park also has many well maintained built-in barbeque grills that are located near tables. Generally, one grilling area per table. BYOC (Bring your own charcoal). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=w3uxL20k_u1n1jghyunUUQ Center portion of park has large expansive green lawn for field activities. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=jnRiLcN5GeebgC_MpssGtg Park has one well maintained children's jungle gym with cushioned synthetic ground covering. Jungle gym safe and kid friendly; but supervision of children under 6 recommended. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=AHBddAY5mRDdLtt-jemy_Q Park is bordered by flowering blossoms of Allamanda, ginger and other tropical Hawaiian flora. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=ib3-ls-QxjiWY0ZHT5Na3w Park has direct access to large, expanding white sandy beach. Pacific Ocean is warm and beautiful.. Many, many, many beautiful, healthy girls in bikini's lounging on beach. But from property value point of view, they have no cash value. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=YMQ09eVI9x3t3Pa5fcW6WQ Outdoor foot and full body showering areas conveniently provided near park area. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yyk3TMtSGPYX0WixitT_yw?select=bp9CYj8tG0tYcc9z-05rcA Park near clean, handicap accessible toilets in Hale Koa Hotel and The Barefoot Bar. They are well maintained, compliments of the Hale Koa Hotel. Convenient casual eateries, Happy's Snack Bar and The Barefoot Bar located directly adjacent to park. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iblUsWByuwJ6OoDF1Ma7Lg?select=aGYrzAtRX6A7zKST1QyqAA Park area is located near U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. Park is great for picnicking, weddings, casual outdoor meeting, quiet reading. View of beach and ocean from park.... is incredible. Though they have no cash value, view of girls in bikinis can be incredible too!!. Park area off limits after 10:00 P.M. I think the girls in bikini's are off limits too. Park is well manicured and extremely well maintained. Must see! Must experience. If you are a lover of nature's beauty this portion of the property by itself is worth one billion dollars. P.S. No, the Fort Derussy Armed Forces Recreational Center of the Pacific is not for sale; but the National Debt does scare me. The thought of our Government, one day having to selling some of our most treasured assets to raise money to reduce the debt, scares me even more. This is one of the most beautiful and well maintained parks in Waikiki. Enjoy it while you can. read more

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Lucky we live Hawaii! This park is located in Waikiki next to the Hale Koa which translates to "House of the Warrior." You can park in the hotel parking which is covered or in the open lot across the street. It is Waikiki and parking can get costly. If you have a lot to drop off then you can enter like you're going into the museum and unload on the right before the handicap parking stalls. This makes it a lot easier to do before you park. Same goes for loading the vehicle back up after you're done. It's a clean park with an amazing view. There are nice full trees, green grass and finally there is the beautiful beach. With all the trees, there is ample shade. Sometimes we take living here for granted but this park really makes you feel lucky that we live in paradise. This park has BBQ grills but make sure to bring your own charcoal and tools to clean the grill. There are also benches and tables that you can use next to the BBQ areas. The paved walk ways make it easy to walk around the park to the beach if you don't like walking on grass. This is a great park for locals and tourists alike. You can have parties here or just come to relax. If you need to use the restroom, you could walk over to the hotel and use their facilities (don't say that I told you so!). There is also an ABC store in walking distance if you need or forgot something. If parking was free here then it would be a solid 5 star park. I hope that if you visit then you enjoy it as much as I did. It's just simply beautiful. read more

My favorite thing about this beach is that it has a walkway that goes pretty far deep out into the ocean. It's pretty cool place to take great pictures! On Friday nights, that walkway is filled with people that are looking to watch the weekly firework display by the Hilton Hawaiian Village. There's also a rental stand for beach chairs and umbrellas for low prices. read more

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Fort DeRussy Beach Park is a hidden gem of Waikiki. Why? It is a perfect place to enjoy a BBQ and watch the Hilton fireworks on a friday afternoon/night. They have a handful of simple charcoal BBQs available for public use (just bring your own charcoal and grill brush) and concrete benches scattered around the grassy park. There are a handful of trash cans that I have never seen full, even with all the BBQers and people passing through the park. This beach park is also also a very ideal place to watch the fireworks from. There are public restrooms and showers right next to the park, too! Parking is a little difficult. You can pay $8 to park in the Hale Koa lot, orrrr if you're lucky, you may be able to find a spot at the public free lot by the lagoon. It's a bit of a walk to the beach park, but almost as far from the Hale Koa lot anyways. You'll probably have a lot of BBQ stuff with you, but it's ok, because there is a little loading zone right next to the park. Just drop off your things and then go find parking! Easy! The only problems is that there is very limited lighting once the sun goes down. If you wait too long, you may be BBQing and eating in the dark. There is also a Hale Koa bar/restaurant next to the park and we were unlucky the night we went to experience the bad singing of their entertainer. I walked by the hilton afterwards and their entertainment wasn't as bad. read more

An oasis of protected open land in the heart of Waikiki, DeRussy Beach Park is the perfect place for tourists and locals alike to come and enjoy the beach, play games in the fields, exercise, or have a picnic! Located near the Hilton Hawaiian Resort, Fort DeRussy is a military reservation comprising open fields, the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Army Chapel, Hale Koa Hotel, Army Museum, and beaches. One can find volleyball nets and outdoor gym equipment free for all to use. Kuroda Field is a large open area perfect for games and sports in the sunshine. There are plenty of shaded areas as well, especially near the beach and around the Hale Koa. Next to APCSS is a large parking garage free for military personnel. The beach connects via a sidewalk to the surrounding hotels, especially the Hilton that surrounds the lagoon. The sand itself is more coarse in this area with somewhat shallow waters and little waves. I find swimming here to be less pleasant than other beaches in Waikiki. The park is very easy to walk to from any hotel in Waikiki. Many buses pass through at various points. There is also paid parking for non-military near the Post Office. read more

I didn't know that this park had public grills. Yes, I know public grills = gross...but when you have a bunch of out of town guests that all want to grill...and you don't have a portable grill to take to the beach....this is the place. All the guests were able to walk to this location from their Waikiki hotel...enjoy a nice BBQ and beach time...and walk back to their hotel. Great place for some relaxation with friends. Yelp 365 Challenge #277/365 read more

We went here on 2 occasions during our family reunion last month. My sister and her family LOVE this beach. My parents do as well. It is located behind the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. There are pits to BBQ, areas to play volleyball, and rentals for kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and those floating trikes. They also sell food and beverages (alcoholic as well). There is a restroom (with NO DOORS!!!) and an area to take a shower. My mom and sis used the Hale Koa's bathroom (located near the ice cream shop)... shhhhh!! ;) There is plenty of room to find a spot on the sand... or you could snag a spot under a palm tree on the grass (beware of muddy areas!) The beach is dog friendly (always a plus!) :) I got a great picture of the sun setting and love to just sit and look at the ocean. It's a gorgeous relaxing beach!... but what beach isn't in Hawaii?? :) http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=b1-vspj1NFliSgoA-7-eDQ&userid=IXdmrbRu0veA-OuaP0URwQ read more

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Fort DeRussy Park is huge- very grassy, green, lush, tree-filled, and frequently visited by many types of birds (to our son's delight). There is such an abundant amount of vegetation that I would recommend this area as an ideal spot for picture-taking. I love the trees with the vines hanging, and the mushroom-capped ones too. We walked through the park itself a lot on our last two trips to Oahu- explanation: our hotel room is quite a ways from the main part of Waikiki, Kalakaua Street. At late night, I don't think I would recommend for persons walking alone, because there are too many hiding places, you never know, the freaks come out at night (yes, quoting Whodini). On the beach part, this is where "George Hamilton-itis" (orange senior citizens) is most seen, for sure. Ironically, they all hang out in the shaded areas where most of the tables and bbq pits are. This part has showers and bathrooms nearby right before the condo tower. Near the tower, is the rental service for paddle boats, water bike, etc. Also, sometimes, there might be a man with his parrots or other exotic birds, minimum photo package is $20.00. On the opposite end, are the volleyball courts. We've hung out at this beach part a couple times- it's pretty popular, though I would not recommend walking without your sandals because the beach part is a bit rocky (plus the sand gets hot at peak time). This area has the rock pier and the black crabs are all over (got video too), plus fish are in between the large rocks, too. We've also rented a couple times, too. Oh, and I just remembered something funny we saw here on the beach: A mother was trying to use reverse psychology with her young son by saying "Goodbye Anthony" to which he replied "Goodbye" as he was continuing to play with his sand castle toys. To this day, my husband & I rehearse that conversation. read more