I couldn't search for Pohaku Lana'i in Yelp, so I was finally able to find a place where the…read morebalance lock existed. Balance Rock is a historical landmark located at Pohaku Lana'i in Haleiwa, HI. This ancient Hawaiian site for God worship was recently visited by world-famous Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani who came to see it because it is known for its "big energy". On a recent visit, it was easy to feel the aura of peace surrounding the unusual natural rock configuration that appears to balance one large rock on top of another. Pohaku Lana'i offers plenty of parking for easy access to the grassy park area where the Balance Rock is located. Close to the ocean, the park is a comfortable place for people to gather, enjoy the beach, and restroom facilities are available as well. Yelp でポハクラナイが検索できなかったので、バランスロックが存在する場所を探してようやく此処に辿り着く事が出来た。 大谷翔平効果で一躍有名になったバランスロックは特に日本人の間でブームなのかも知れない。 この古代ハワイの神崇拝サイトは、その「大きなエネルギー」で知られており、世界的に有名な日本人の偉大なベースボールプレーヤー大谷翔平が訪れた事で一躍注目を浴びる事となったのです。 最近私達が訪問した時も、大きな岩を別の岩の上に、まるで人工的にバランス良く設置したように見える珍しい岩の周りには、とても安定した平和のオーラを容易に感じ取る事が出来ました。 ポハク・ラナイには、バランス・ロックがある芝生の公園エリアに簡単にアクセスできる十分な駐車場があります。海に近い公園は、人々が集まり、ビーチを楽しむのに快適な場所であり、トイレ施設も利用出来るので是非ハワイ訪問の際には此処に来て大きなエネルギーを感じ取ってください！

Being raised on the North Shore of Oahu I would say Kaiaka Bay is the North Shore's version of…read moreMagic Island. When I worked in town (Honolulu) I would run Magic Island on my lunch breaks. Here at Kaiaka Bay - There aren't any paved walking paths but it's still fun to run around the the perimeter of park (dirt) or the paved road. There is plenty of parking. There are clean bathrooms and showers. There are BBQ areas and campground. There are several picnic tables, mostly shaded. I see people surfing and fishing here but have honestly never swam. I have spotted several turtles here. The park is located Haleiwa on Haleiwa Beach road, right next to Haleiwa Elementary School and is a great place to picnic at.

Like so many other beach spots Laie is very beautiful. Go here for small waves seclusion and shady…read moreareas. There are no services and there is no parking lot. We found produce and coffee stand across the road...my preference is for wcs parking and showers, but it is a neat stop/hike.

Love this beach Sand is soo soft…read more Water is warm and clear Family returned here after visiting other beaches because we all preferred it here over other more popular beaches The history of Laie, a beautiful town tucked away on the North Shore of Oahu This beach is known as "pounders" due to the waves

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.

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.

Stumbled upon this spot after trying to go to Ko'olina and then was told that there was no parking…read more Few minutes down the freeway from Koolina. The current here is strong so it's not for little ones. If you do bring little ones, make sure they have a floatie or something to help them. My son had a blast on a floatie just near the shore break. Pretty big waves. Plenty of parking on a weekday and it's right off the freeway. We also snorkeled and saw some fish. They have showers as well and I didn't see any sketchy people while we were there.

Nice beach park! Pretty far out on the west side! But easy parking and beautiful water and mostly…read morelocals. I do recommend wearing some water shoes the water is a little rocky. Still beautiful views and great waves for the boogie board enthusiast!

After a 45-minute drive from town to meet a friend for lunch at that popular pulehu and kalbi rib…read morespot, my bladder led me to seek relief. The original destination was the CVS restroom in the back of the store until I read the posted sign, "Employees Only". I asked a gal at the pharmacy where the nearest restroom is and she directed us here. My friend and I hopped in our car and drove here, parking in their relatively empty parking lot. After accomplishing our mission to the restroom seen here on the left (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=sGBTAyLzrA6LzXJQW3jCtQ), I walked along some of the paths to explore this park. When I reached the the beach (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=gI27rfH6NvAhj-HQ9ZNHRg), the scenery was eye-catching. There was a small group walking along the beach but it didn't look like they meant to suntan or swim there. I noticed a water fountain and picnic tables likely used for weekend items. Coming on a Thursday morning, this part of the park was empty. Though we came here for a purpose, I could see us bringing our food from our lunch spot here and enjoy our meal with nature.

This beach is beautiful and you can avoid crowds. Lots of parking and restrooms facilities nearby…read moreas there are benches and a grass area to just chill out if you don't want to be on the actual beach. The water is so blue and clear but the waves are pretty strong but still manageable for kids who can swim.

I love adventuring around and finding new little beach parks. This beach park is in Wailua on the…read moreNorth Shore. Although there isn't a parking lot (the only thing that makes it a 4/5 stars), this is a great public beach park. There is a basketball court and a playground that has a swing set. All steps away from the ocean. I'm such a sucker for swings on the beach, it's absolutely epic. They even have a public bathroom ( I didn't check them out though). This feels more like a neighborhood beach with a decent amount of people but not too crowded.

Fun, sun, sand, and a slice of North Shore charm, Aweoweo Beach Park is a perfect addition to stop…read moreto your day. Tucked away in the town of Waialua, this beach park has it all. With a playground for the children, a basketball court for a quick game, and the beach steps away, it is a perfect stop for any day of the week. Whether it's a beach date, grilling with friends, playing with your fur baby, or taking a quick dip, this spot is one of my new favorite spots that I have found. The calm, shallow waters are perfect for cooling off after a run. The best thing is that there is plenty of street parking, bathroom facilities, and an outdoor shower. Pro tip: You need to stay for sunset. Each one I have seen is even better than the last. I'm here almost every week for my afternoon run followed by a dip, and I have to stay every time to see the sun light up the evening sky.

Pros: Stunning geography, with sandy shallow turquoise…read morewaters and waves that break about 100 yards out. Picturesque lighthouse. Two rinse areas. Restrooms. Cons: The grass and parking lot between the sand and street badly need garbage pickup. Unused shopping cart in the grassy area. A homeless issue. The restrooms are disgusting and heavily vandalized. No soap in the sinks, no towels. I would not bring a woman here or bring my family. For the life of me, I'm baffled why a state park system can't keep up with clean restrooms, given all the hotel taxes, rental taxes, and airport taxes charged to visitors needing basic facilities as a matter of survival. Not everybody can or wants to stay at the Four Seasons (which is terrific). There isn't a job at a resort for every local resident. Ordinary people need to use restrooms and clean themselves afterwards. If the City of Paris can provide terrific self-cleaning portable facilities, with far more inhabitants, then the state of Hawaii can do it, too. Don't give us that BS that "it's not in the budget." I don't mind paying five dollars or something to use the bathrooms or for a pass. The National Park System does a vastly better job.

Barber's Point Lighthouse is not worth the stop. To access it you need to park at a park close by…read more This was a very shady part of town where it felt like a good place to buy drugs from a local. The lighthouse itself doesn't have a lot going on for it.