Update on Maunalua Bay Beach Park well it was a nice morning around 6:45am the sunrise was peeping. Also the new boat ramp they just finished. read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park - New landing launch boat ramp - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very nice views. Awesome sunset watching place. I really wish I could live in Hawaii. I don't know what else I can say, but the views from there are stunning . If you have a chance, you should really go. read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This has been my family's weekend adventure place. We come to Maunalua Bay Beach Park every weekend since the new year started to go stand up paddling. This beach is perfect for paddlers, stand up paddlers, fishermen, and kayaks. The water is very still it's very calm for beginners like me. I've done stand up before and I have my own board but it's been so long since I've gone out. My husband is more of a water person than me. I rather be on the ground and doing some kind of exercise on land, haha. So it used to be that he would come here and go paddling and I would just do errands. But now that he discovered that I can stand up, we do it every week. My daughter loves it. I think she loves it most because we are all doing something together. She likes to sit on my board as I paddle which makes it a little heavier to paddle but we have a good time. She just chats the whole time we're out there. There isn't much of a beach with lots of sand to sit on but there are a lot of shells that are on shore. My daughter likes to look through the rocks and shells to select the ones she likes. Great beach for exercising. If you want to paddle, you should definitely check this place out read more

This park is located along the coast in wonderful Hawaii Kai. I wouldn't say there's much of a beach though. Seems more like a place to take your boat out, your jet ski, or your dogs. There are public restrooms, which is good if you need some place for a pit stop along your drive. Parking is plentiful and the atmosphere is nice. read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Family friendly places nearby to rent kayaks. The water is clean areas see picnic beautiful scenery. Definitely recommend coming here.

Located across the street from Koko Marina Shopping Center, we stopped for a bit, on our first driving day. It's nice for pictures but other than that, the rocky part deters from any beach feeling (don't even attempt to take off your sandals and shoes). It's primarily a launch site for power boat rides or jet skiing. The sign says "no animals" but I noticed some dog prints. I suppose the grass part of the area qualifies this as a "beach park." One guy was on the picnic table talking on his cell phone (it was windy, but whatever) and another guy was fishing there. And then there was us, that's it. No wonder it was dead. On the web, states, "parking, showers and restroom", as the facilities, but I don't remember seeing them. On the farthest side, I noticed signs that stated "Private Marina." I suppose if you live in the area, and don't want to lay on the beach (trust me, it's super rocky), or just want to take your dog for a walk, it can serve a purpose. Or fish like that one local. read more

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This is a beautiful bay located on the east side of Oahu. It is mainly used by private boaters, canoe clubs and commercial tour divers nearby. I recall coming here as a child with my parents to walk the reef in search of the sea life and this area of Oahu seemed almost like another far away destination since we grew up in the central town area. The draw of this bay is if you are driving eastbound along Kalanianaole Highway and as you pass the last of the home fronting the shoreline, the entire bay and kokohead mountain range appears to the right. It is quite a breathtaking scene for the visitors driving this route and even until today as I take this route back home, enjoy all the expansive views this bay has to offer. read more

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This is a good place to paddleboard, kayak or one man canoe. The good side to launch has a small parking lot near the bathroom and fills up fast with the regulars so your going to have to park in the big lot. This is definitely a great place to watch the sunsets too. read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park - Today's sunset. End of a great day. - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What's not to love about the beach? It's one of those places we all yearn to go to, especially in the summer time and just lay there to enjoy life each year. Thankfully for us local people in Hawaii, we can do that anytime of the day - at least when we're not busy working. Maunalua Bay is what I would call a hidden gem when it comes to beaches. It's usually not crowded like other beaches since it's not well known. While Waikiki and Haunama Bay usually is swelled with locals and tourists, Maunalua Bay is one of Oahu's best kept secrets, following beaches in Lanikai, Kahala, and Yokohama Bay. All these beaches, much like Maunalua Bay do not generate much foot traffic, so there's a good chance you could be there by yourself and nobody would bother you. That's a good thing! While the privacy is peaceful while you are lounging around and having fun, there's always that chance of people knowing about this place and trying to encroach on your happiness and serenity. Fear not though, as long as you are there in early in the mornings and late evenings, you can avoid the heat of the mid day sun and have that peace and quiet to yourself without much people bothering you. The overall experience here is quiet nice. You're kind of off the grid here in east Oahu, but still have that sense of serenity and love of the aina. The Maunalua Bay beach park is located confidently in Hawaii Kai. It's pretty much off of Kalanianaole Highway, across the street from Hawaii Kai towne center shopping mall. You'll see it when you drive there or take TheBus. There is plenty of parking here, as there is private parking for beach goers. If you are like me, TheBus routes 1, 1L, 22, and 23 come through here and stops relatively nearby. On a desolate but populated spot along Kalanianaole Highway, this beach is probably the best spot, since you can find good food and drink nearby at the Hawaii Kai Towne center shopping mall / Costco. Or if you venture a little more east, you'll hit Koko Marina shopping center too for your picnic grinds and drinks. The heat of the mid day sun really matches the thrills of the beach at any point of the day. You can see the perfect sunrise or sunset here, although some days it can get cloudy and that's alright. The best part of Maunalua Bay beach park is that, like all public beaches and parks, it's absolutely free. No fees charged and that's just awesome! The only thing that you'd have to worry about is pretty much how much sunscreen you need to put on yourself. The beach can be littered with trash and discarded junk, so best come here and leave nothing of yours when you leave. The waves are really soothing and have that calming effect that just may be the best thing to do on a Saturday or Sunday, if you have nothing to do - or are looking for something to do. The beach itself is relatively clean and there is a boat house that's there to complete the scene. I've passed by here numerous times while running the annual Honolulu marathon and it keeps me going. While you don't need to run 26.2 miles to see Maunalua Bay beach anytime of the day or even night time. It does get kind of dark at night, as there is very little light. I've seen some people do night time fishing and just enjoying the evening land and seascapes. It's quite nice to just sit there and enjoy the ocean at night. Seriously, kind of makes you reflect on a variety of stuff and life. Oceans and nature tends to do that. Funny how that works out. Still, the Maunalua Bay Beach park is one of those beaches that you'd find that would be a fantastic find on any given day. Stay clear of the popular ones and you'll get this one all to yourself - depending when you get here. Sun, sand, and surf at your fingertips. 5.0 stars. Nothing beats the beach! Lucky live Hawaii for sure. Support local! A+ read more

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Driving by it, it's beautiful. Right across Hawaii Kai shopping Center. Swimming in it, not really a "beach". Great waters for SUPing and swimming. You can JetSki here too. Gorgeous sunrise and sunset. About a mile or so out were some dive sites we checked out. Great water conditions for diving. Visibility is great and either no currents or a light current. Loved diving here, saw amazing things and lots of Honu. Sharks yes, but no Tiger sharks that I'm aware of. Last I read of a Tiger shark sighting here was in '08 in the area of the dive sites (mile off shore). Will I be back? Yup! I love scuba diving. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review. read more

Just driving by the beach is pretty nice but when you get up close, it's not really an actual beach. The shoreline itself is mostly rocky and inadequate for swimming or even wading. You can have picnics or even just relax. There are two parking lots altogether, with the larger one accommodating those with kayaks, canoes, or other types of smaller vessels, as there is a boat launch nearby. Good place to watch the waves, sunset, or simply take in the scenic views of Hawaii Kai. read more

In search of a beautiful spot to take in the sunset, my husband and I stopped by here around 5:45-ish on a Sunday. The place wasn't busy, plenty of parking. We sat on the little rock ledge a good distance from a few fishermen. Very peaceful and quiet. Would probably be a good place for a mini picnic, but not much shore to hang out on. Overall, not bad. read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park is located between Hawaii Kai Dr. And Keahole St., on the ocean side, of course. It has plenty of parking, of which will have two adjacent stalls occupied by boat and trailer. The boat ramp here is the big draw, for fishing, jet skis, kayaks etc.. The grassy area appeared to be limited as it is not really that kind of park, but none of that mattered to me. I came here to meet someone. A stranger to me, having only seen a few pictures, heard a few stories, and having read about accomplishment in old newspapers. It was a last second meeting, but one I had time to prepare for, so I was dressed my best no, Prada or Gucci shoes, don't think he is the type of man who would be impressed by such things. I had thought of the things I would say when we first met, and points to be brought up in case the conversation began to stall...didn't think that would happen as I am never at a loss for conversation. I had never been here before, though I had worked up the road at Hawaii Kai Shopping center in the mid to early 90's, the gentleman and I might have even crossed paths once or twice. Oahu is, after all, a small town. After walking through the parking lot, a victim of bad directions (that's ok, I enjoyed my walk, and half the fun is the search) and not finding anyone remotely close to him, I decided to walk back to my car and call my contact...my phone 'pinged' and it was a message saying he was to the left of the boat ramp between the stalls and the ocean. I walked along the low sea wall looking both left and right when there he was right in front of me. In my minds eye our hands clasp, mine perhaps a little damp from nerves, I applied strong pressure, but not teeth gritting kind, but equal to what I received, he is a strong man. I sat with him and watched as the grayish ocean washed sand and rock to-and-fro below my feet. My view is constant on the waves that break so far off shore, my lower eyelid is filled to overrunning. I gave him the only gift I had brought, a simple thing that had been with me for a week, just three pennies...1...2...3. I think he liked that, it's often the thought. I explained my intentions in life and I think he understood. I feel a power here, or maybe life is just all a coincidence, can things work out so finely, or is life like a jigsaw puzzle with the edge always the easiest...the hard part comes after. (El) Cantador plays again and again on a loop on my phone... The song was a gift from this mans daughter. You see the gentleman in question is no longer with us, only a marker and the love remains. He is with the Heavenly Father above, his daughter is my friend. She told me of this place and this man she called Dad, and today I come to pay my respects. So if you are ever here and happen to be walking along the low sea wall to the left of the boat ramp and notice a rock with DMG and a honu carved on it, you know what it is there for...respect...family...love... read more

This beach is OK.... This beach is more of a place for paddlers, SUP, kayakers, boaters.... definitely not for swimmers due to all the rocks. The other problem here is that the bathroom has been shut for a couple of years. There are a couple of port-a-potties that seem to be permanently stationed there, but, sorry.... I refuse to use those things. Driving by it is a beautiful sight as you enter Hawaii Kai and I do appreciate the view. read more

This is a great little neighborhood spot for boating or enjoying the sunset with a picnic meal. Tourists, pass on by if you want to sunbathe or learn to surf. But if you want a real glimpse of local life, grab a bite from one of the restaurants across the highway and watch kite surfers or the local paddling club practice. It's almost meditative in its relaxing quality. read more

Lots of parking directly adjacent to the ocean. There's a grassy area where the restrooms are. It's not the sort of beach to go swimming from though. There's a boat ramp. If there's going to be a sunset, this is a fine place to watch it from. read more

Not exactly what you would imagine when you think of a beach park, but if you're trying to get a nice work out by padding on your surfboard back and forth or you want to stand up paddle board or even fishing, very smooth waters and relaxing. It's not too crowded either and parking is plentiful. read more

Spectacular view but that's about it. Huge parking area but debris brought in by the tides wasn't cleared by the shoreline. Too rocky to actually go swimming thus you're better off using the area as a launching pad for your watercraft. read more

Kinda small...kinda run down....looks like somewhere just to walk your dog and thats about it! There are usually people there and BBQing or camping. IDK if they live there or are just always there! When you say you have beach front property I guess that's how the term is described! There is a restroom but im afraid to go in there! LOL read more

this is an awesome place to be after a long kokohead hike, n brief snorkling at hanauma bay.m here to catch some fish. fish fish fish. nothing less than a whale read more

Maunalua Bay Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It isn't much of a "beach" but it's got water, palm trees, & views of Hanauma Bay. My wedding photos still look good even though we weren't in "sand". There is plenty of parking & it isn't very loud except for the turds on Kalanianaole Hwy that were honking during the ceremony. read more