Lanikai Beach

Is this open to the public, or is this beach private?

Public

Is this beach good for snorkeling?

I've been snorkeling here on multiple occasions. There are reefs with many types of fish. We even saw sea Turtles swimming and eating. The waves are usually very light. This beach is great for snorkeling!

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Where else can we park besides Kailua beach park? Thank you

You can park on street in neighborhood but pay attention to signs. No blocking driveways.dont park where it says no parking. Until Dec 2021 you can only park after 4pm.

Where can we park?

You have to park on the residential neighborhood (Mokulua Dr)... be respectful to the homeowners, they will tow! And have to be there early, very limited parking. Conversely, park at Kailua beach parking and walk over. A little hike but easier to…

Can we bbq on this beach if we bring our own grill and disposal?

No BBQ on Beach. Nearby Kailua Beach park has BBQ stations you can use

Are there tide pools for kids to play in?

No.

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Is alcohol permitted on the beach?

Aloha , please know Alcohol is not allowed on the beaches of Hawai'i, although people do try to be creative by putting alcohol in cups or other glasses, it is illegal to drink alcohol on the beaches, they are considered family beaches.

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Are there BBQ pits at this Beach?

No there are no BBQ pits. You can go to the Beach close to Lanikai which does have BBQ Pits. Kailua Beach.

Can I rent a cabana or a few sun chairs on the beach?

No. There are no vendors, no lifeguards.

Are water shoes recommended here?

No water shoes. The sand is super soft. Please don't stand on coral if you do wear water shoes. 🤙🏽

Hi there I just wanted to know if there was a beach swing on this beach? Or is there any beach that has a swing at it?

Nope

Any public restroom on this beach?

None! Closest public restroom is at Kailua Beach Park.

Can you grill at this beach?

Can, but the beach can shrink at high tide. If you are gonna BBQ, try close to the peninsula where the beach is really wide!

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Review Highlights - Lanikai Beach

“The white sand and crystal clear water on the east side of Oahu makes for the perfect place to spend the day.”

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Kailua Beach Park

(188 reviews)

1.1 mi

Lanikai Beach showed up with full attitude -- wind whipping, rain coming sideways, and that Kailua…read morecold that makes you question your life choices for a second. But honestly... it still turned into one of the most fun regatta days ever. The water was wild but exciting, the energy was high, and the crews were out there grinding like the weather didn't even matter. Between the races, the laughs, the chaos, and the "we really doing this in the rain" moments, it became one of those days you remember because it wasn't perfect...it was real. Even soaked, freezing, and fighting the wind, Lanikai still gave those postcard views and that classic Kailua blue. And somehow, the tougher the weather got, the more fun the day became. That's regatta life. If you want a beach that tests you but still gives you a good time, Lanikai on a regatta day is exactly that.

Sand between my toes and the ocean with beautiful shades of blue to view. Such a refreshing time,…read morethat was a great start to my day. Not crowded at all and it was a clean beach with easy accessibility to restrooms. Lifeguard was on duty and ready to save lives or help when needed. I will say that there are not that many shaded areas, but me and my friends were lucky enough to find shade underneath one of few trees that were along the beach. We brought our own lawn chairs from our hotel. But plenty of people brought their own umbrellas, tents, and other beach fun items. Weather was great, but there were rip current warning signs everywhere, so it was good to know that they want visitors to the beach to be cautious. I would recommend this beach for a visit. Easy 10/10 experience.

Catching fish off the beach

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Kailua Beach Adventures

(1.9k reviews)

1.3 mi

My family had a great time on a kayaking trip with Avery our guide. She explained everything well…read moreand was patient with our crew of 5. We did the trip to Moku Popoia which was perfect for getting to experience being out on the water as well as learning about the area. KBA had everything we needed for the trip from wet bags to a shop to snag any gear that we may have forgotten. The area is a great spot to experience a cool part of the island with solid food options close by and having beach access.

We book the guided Kayak excursion to The Mokes on every trip to Oahu. We enjoy the exercise,…read moreviews, and different experiences with the different guides on every trip. Even though we have done this excursion many times, there's always a twist. On our latest adventure, we got to see five monk seals, with two of them playing in the ocean like little puppies. We had a good group and had time to do extra things on this trip. Our guide, Tupre, made it a fun and interesting tour, throwing in historical and additional wildlife information. This experience solidified our decision to book Kailua Beach Adventures on our next trip to Oahu.

Looking over Kailua from Popoi'a island

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View at the Mokes

Kalama Beach Park

4.6

(98 reviews)

2.1 mi

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!

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Eternity Beach

(21 reviews)

2.6 mi

Located on the east side of Oahu slightly past the Halona Blowhole Lookout!…read more Such a gem, more private beaches and open spaces. Great for a quieter, serene view and outing.

"From Here To Eternity" is the name of a movie from 1953, starring Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed…read more They both won Academy Awards and so did the movie and its director. Amy M. and I had never seen the movie. I think now, we will - since we visited the beach where part of the movie was filmed. We parked up at the top where the Halona Blow Hole parking lot is. You can see Sandy Beach from this parking lot/Lookout, as well as the as The Blow Hole and Eternity Beach. The view is awesome! To get to Eternity Beach, you'd have to be careful and walk down a rocky incline. Amy and I were just happy to be together and enjoy the scenery and cool breeze! The beach itself looks safe. There were many people hanging out and a few were swimming in the clear, clean water! I would return again to show Hawaii's natural beauty to another friend or visitor to Oahu. It's an excellent vacation destination!

10.26.24 steps towards the Japanese Fishermen's Memorial

The view from the Japanese Fishermen's Memorial

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10.26.24 view from the Japanese Fishermen's Memorial

Cash Beach

4.3

(10 reviews)

0.4 mi

A secret beach for local people in a privet area. Nice to go to some place that is not commercial…read moreand less people but the day we went had more people over there. The beach is very shallow and clean; you can go far and still not deep. We got there in the afternoon so it will be more beautiful in the morning but even that we had a great time swimming and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

tiny and secluded; minimal privacy if there are other beach goers are visiting at the same timeread more

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Kailua Beach Park

4.6

(512 reviews)

1.1 mi

Hemo(remove ) your pjs, put on your surf shorts and tank tops, bring the keiki(kiddies) and head…read moredown to Kailua Beach Park. Come early or cross your fingers for close parking. Doritos, PBJ or bologna sandwiches and a cooler of Hawaiian Sun or bottled water if you want a fast easy lunch. Make sure to pick a nice sunny day so you spock( get the best view) of the beach, waves, and sleek babes in their bikinis. Best outdoor day to create family memories and bonding. Summer coming up but it's already beautiful beach weather.

One of my favorite beaches on Oʻahu! The kind that makes you forget you circled the parking lot…read morethree times. Chaos in the lot, serenity on the sand. And come the Fourth of July, it levels up with fireworks over the water. Pro tip: skip the parking battle and hop the shuttle from the Whole Foods lot in Kailua. It feels almost smugly efficient.

2026.07.04 Just before the fireworks

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Pastor Iizuka & Sakae of New Life Family Church visiting from Saitama, Japan

Bellows Field Beach Park

4.5

(188 reviews)

1.4 mi

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.

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Kailuana Beach

4.3

(4 reviews)

2.7 mi

Yesterday, I "found" a "new" beach!…read more How I got there: As a volunteer for the Kailua Beach Clean-up, in celebration of Earth Day, there were several buses that drove volunteers to sites along the Kailua coastline. If I drove there myself, I would turn left at Kalapawai Market on North Kalaheo Avenue, instead of turning right to Kailua Beach. After passing Kalama Beach, I'd park at the residential area on or near Kailauana Place and Kailuana Loop, then walk to the sign at the entrance to the access road. The sign reads, "Kailuana Brow". The word, "brow", refers to an entryway. It was a flat, relatively easy walk along a sandy pathway that opened up into a clean, white, soft-sanded beach with a steady, cool breeze. It was so beautiful, that I may just have to return! It seemed to stretch out to forever... Notes: there are no facilities (restroom, shower, picnic benches/tables, lifeguard, etc.). It's just an open, natural space for all to enjoy! There weren't many people there - so unlike Waikiki Beach! Lucky we live Hawaii!

Este lugar está genial si buscas una playa un poquito desolada. Hay gente surfeando cerca a la…read moreorilla, y algunos tomando sol. Mi parte favorita la gente pasando caminando con sus perros! (A y las casas frente al mar, lindas!)

My girls love to cruise in da sand!

Kailua Beach

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Castles Beach

4.0

(7 reviews)

3.1 mi

A cute little beach not crowded seems more for the residences but it's sad to see that people do…read moreleave there trash behind there is joined to clean up so clean up after yourself and if possible pick a little extra up as well..

Lovely day with 3 of my 4 boys and 2 of their ladies. Great spot for families or singles.read more

Lovely day with my boys and their ladies.

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The Mokes

Kalama Beach Club

3.8

(11 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great space and friendly staff. But the area was not private. Had a club member repeatedly walking…read morethrough during setup and our reception (near expensive gifts) who photobombed some of our pictures. She also reported my aunts SERVICE DOGS and got her kicked out cause one of them wasn't wearing their vests. Also could use stronger fans or maybe some AC lol. The disrespectful club members were super irritating, but other than that we had a great time.

Relaxing community club house with access to Kalama Beach. Men and Women Showers, two Lanais,…read moreplenty of picnic benches, BBQ area, kitchen, refrigerator, parking, fenced / walled off perimeter - everything that you need for that private event without paying an arm and a leg. Relaxing, laid back vibe... Main restriction - no amplified music, only acoustic since you're in a residential neighborhood. The nice, on-site employee will keep you straight.

Looking over Kailua from Popoi'a island

Tables (not decorated)

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Kailua Beach Adventures

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View at the Mokes

Kaneohe Pool

(4 reviews)

6.4 mi

Free access! And even better...free lessons! Sign up on the HNL Parks & Recs website…read more Just another reason why #LuckyWeLiveHI

The facilities aren't amazing, in fact, they are really run down. But the people are what make this…read morepool great. The staff, the fellow swimmers (local kine) are all super friendly and warm. Olympic size deep pool.

Pool hours for 02/28/26 - 05/01/26

Kaneohe Pool | Credit: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hawaiiweblog.com/2008/09/27/lost-on-stormy-seas/amp?source=images

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Fall break 2019 hour

Mānoa Valley District Pool

3.7

(30 reviews)

8.1 mi

We went to open hours this summer, and it was enjoyable. The water is cold but there are lifeguards…read moreon both sides of the pool. The area is clean and nicely kept. Schedule at this link: https://web5.hnl.info/pros-parks/parks/details/59570ad5e4ef9fe84fea45db

Massive pool that by default caters to only lap swimmers and is almost unusable by kids and…read morefamilies in the community.