This is probably my favorite beach so far! It's so beautiful and peaceful. I was able to park my car right next to the beach! read more

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Kaʻaʻawa Beach Park is where I took my family photos. This little beach only has a couple of parking spots so getting there early makes the adventure much easier. The reason I chose this beach is because of the towering mountains that rise right behind the sand and the green scenery that makes you feel like you stepped into a movie set. I have been to Hawaii plenty of times, but never here, and the moment I arrived it took my breath away. It felt like a hidden spot waiting to be discovered, the kind of place you want to keep in your back pocket. read more

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Beautiful! The most relaxing part of the island in my opinion. Beach is clean, not too busy, beautiful warm water, waves are bit on the stronger side, so be caution. Definitely would visit this beach again. read more

was driving down the highway just looking at the coast and stopped here because the clear water was so beautiful. very small parking area. peaceful and uncrowded and it felt like i stumbled across a hidden gem read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - super clear water - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

This is a cute little beach park on the east side of Oahu. There is not actually a beach but a sea wall with steps down to rocky shallow waters. There are about 10 parking spaces on the south side of the park. There is a nice colorful playground with interactive activities. A portico covers 3 picnic tables. There is a building with rest rooms and an outdoor shower for water lovers to clean off. There are a shade trees with additional picnic tables where the Hawaiian women relax. I loved the views of the mountains on the west side sloping down to a little village. The park was quiet on Saturday with only 1 other group there. This is a good place to come relax and have a picnic. read more

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I was driving to a local nearby hike when I stumbled upon this gorgeous beach. OMG!!!!! It's a little slice of literal paradise. After the hike, we returned here to go for a quick dip. This beach reminds me a bit of what Lanakai used to be like before so many people started going there. It is basically empty here. It really is the most peaceful beach, and they have showers and restrooms. I highly, highly recommend it! As others mention in reviews - it's probably best to keep your items closer to the sea wall as the water can come up pretty high in areas. Just gorgeous! read more

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Please be very careful! A car was stollen today. Local law enforcement were on the scene quick, but the poor couple lost their car. Keep a person at your stuff or have your personal belongings on you while swimming. It was sad to see. read more

One of my favorite beaches/spots in Hawaii. Stay for sunset for the best experience. I love this beach but my all time favorite would be Waikiki beach. read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

***Pre/During COVID-19 Visit*** If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, this is the place to do it. It's on the coastal line and you literally park on the side of the road for this beach. It's not a big beach by any means so you'll see some small strips of beach sand and a couple of people. Mainly locals frequent this beach and I've seen them surfing and just chilling. I went and the waves were a bit too strong for me. However, it's a beautiful beach and you will love driving by it. My co-worker who is from here is right... some of the best beaches on the island are the ones literally on the side of the road. She wasn't lying! read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - My co-worker asked me if this was a real picture. LOL. - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

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This beach is a winnah for swimming and barbecues. Located right across ka'a'awa elementary school, on the windward side. There is a restroom and showers. Parking area is small but but you can park along the sides of highway. The beach is narrow and long with nice clean sand. There are a lot of beach goers but still plenty of room to barbecue put a tent up. Water is calm and shallow most days. Very nice to just lounge in water and sun bathe. The water is oh so clear and beautiful. Scenery is another plus for this beach. I highly recommend for family picnics. Good place to dive and seen a lot of people fishing. A beach you must check out if you haven't yet. read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - Beautiful scenery - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

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This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've been to and has so much space for anyone looking to relax! No need to worry about others because there's so much space for everyone! It's a must for anyone in Hawaii to visit :) read more

Very good beach here. Pretty small, but that's one of the reasons it's so great. This is a lesser known beach by tourists and I don't think I've seen anyway while there. Mainly locals roam this "hidden" gem. I'll start this off by saying NO ROCKS!!!! The sand is perfect here and coral doesn't start till a bit out. I can't speak on the snorkeling here as when I went the waves were just a bit choppy so it was hard to see under the ocean with all the sand blowing around. I'll definitely return to update my review once I do a bit a snorkeling. The beach is very family friendly with limited parking. Very limited, so plan ahead. The drive here is also great. Very scenic. Loved this beach. One of my top 5 for sure! read more

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Normally I would love to let the Yelp community know about places out there for them to enjoy. However Kaaawa Beach is an exception. I love this beach and so do the others who live in Kaaawa and neighboring communities. Why is Kaaawa beach so great? 1. Parking is right along side of the road. 2. There are bathrooms and shower within a short walk of the beach 3. It is nice and sandy, very friendly for kids 4. On most days, there are hardly any waves on shore. 5. There is a grassy area to setup pop tents for a party. 6. The water is crystal clear! These are a few reasons why Kaaawa Beach is a hidden gem! If you are looking for a family friendly beach to take the kids to and you live on the Windward Side, this is a must. *On 3 day weekends and holidays, I'd suggest going early as parking is limited. read more

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Beautiful scenery. There's a lot of bums that hang and live by the bathroom. They have a good amount of picnic tables. My cousin and I tried to find the swing but it was sooo hard. I believe it is completely broken or we missed it due to the heavy rain. read more

We've been to O'ahu many times but never knew about this beach! Great beach for families with young kids, for couples, for anyone, really. The view is fantastic for photos. One of the families in our party of 19 took so many family photos, which turned out great. The sky was clear, the ocean was so blue, and it was phenomenal that the beach wasn't busy, which allowed for photos where you didn't have to photoshop random people out of the background. This beach has a very small parking lot that allowed for 4 or 5 cars, but you could park along the road. There are bathrooms and showers which are good to have. Bathrooms are kind of gross, but it's a place to change. Overall, we'd come here again to avoid the crowds and enjoying the beauty of Hawaii! read more

My favorite beach on the north shore if you want to just chill, hang with the family and take in the great views! read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Located on the Windward Side, this is a lesser-known beach that most folks will simply drive right by on the Kamehameha Highway. The parking lot is really tiny but there are always places along the side of the highway where you can park. Restroom and showers also available. The beach itself is relatively long and narrow at the same time with plenty of clean sand. Most times, the waves aren't strong and crashing down on you. Oh, and did I mention you'll also see excellent views of the mountains and valleys nearby? read more

Always clean and pretty quiet. A nice beach park for picnics and small family gatherings. Parking can be scarce.

My favorite beach in Oahu! I always have to spend a few days here. Calm waters. Not to over crowded! read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - Ocean - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

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I live right across the street from this beautiful beach. And every morning and noon I just go for a walk the sound of the Ocean and the Sunrise in the mornings the Sunset at noon. Is what I look forward every day. read more

Ka'a'awa Beach Park - Double rainbow!!! - Beaches Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Such a beautiful beach! Very narrow strip that is maybe a mile or two long....but white sand, warm water, clean, and a bathroom and shower-off available. Plus looking across the road and up to the mountain is unbelievably gorgeous. Highly recommend this beach - you'll find way more locals than tourists. read more

Honestly the best beach on the island. It truly is a little gem. The water was clear and blue and the sand was nice and white. read more

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Wow, as beautiful and relaxing as it gets. The water is so clear, clean, and warm. Get there early so as to to find a tree for some shade and just relax. It's a very quiet area with mostly local families BBQ'n and enjoying the water. The sand is white and water calm. There's not too much in the way of food (a few food trucks or Uncle Bobo's) so I suggest bringing food or snacks. read more

I almost don't want to write a review because I don't want it to get too crowded :( But....this is a gem. When it's sunny...with a slight breeze. PERFECTION. Clean, white sand, incredible views of mountains/valleys/ocean, perfect for SUP boarding, snorkeling, fishing, building sand castles, BBQ. Parking...you just gotta find a spot on the beach side of Kamehameha Highway and be careful getting the kids out of the car and away from the highway as soon as possible. Restroom/showers. Sun-bathe, lounge, set up a tent, clear water, safe swimming for the children. The gem on the Windward side. Located across Ka'a'awa Elementary School. read more

After spending 11 days on O'Ahu and taking the tour buses all over, the best part was a day off to drive around the island. Very beautiful but nothing compared to the lack of Tourists at this beach. It was tranquil, serene, and you could feel the quiet of the Kings around you, ebbing you to the water's edge to touch the water. I never felt so clear minded and at peace. If you need a calm place to think, mediate, whatever - visit here. Pack a picnic lunch and a sheet from a hotel. You won't be disappointed. read more