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

Kaʻaʻawa Beach Park is where I took my family photos. This little beach only has a couple of…read moreparking 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.

So much for a serene Sunday stroll :(…read more This beach was so full of trash, it was quite the eye sore. We intended to enjoy a gorgeous relaxing sunrise. Instead it turned out to be a beach clean up as our heart ached to see that irresponsible visitors would have the audacity to leave their trash on our beach! "Auwe" in Hawaiian is like saying "SMH." Shame on whomever left these things behind. It is disrespectful and folks should know better. Especially on base! For the previous reviewer that noticed all the flies....it's from the dog poop left by the horrible dog owner who couldn't take two additional steps to the proper garbage bin! If you're visiting our beaches, be respectful and clean up after yourself and/or your dog. Mālama 'Āina

Why have I never been to this beach?! Very nice and on an military installation my family and I…read morewanted to walk the beach after a small meal. We had a really good time walking this beach it was practically empty and getting there from the front gate was super easy I would recommend this speech to anyone that has an ID card.

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

I was able to take surf lessons for the first time with my son. Their staff, Maddie and Amy, were…read morevery kind and knowledgeable about the different lessons provided. We took a 2 hour lesson with Dakota who was very kind and encouraging to the both of us. If you have to question whether or not to get photos of yourself during the lesson - just get them . I was entirely pleased with the photos and film that Tyler took of my son and I which made the experience 1000% times better because we were able to take a piece of these memories home with us. Dakota and Tyler were true professionals at what they do and my son and I felt completely safe and comfortable with them. I suggest not even looking at another review and just sign up for lessons here You won't regret it!

Went for a 2-hour lesson with my twin boys age 10. Had the best surf ever! Totally epic. All the…read morestaff was fantastic. It was a special treat to get coached by founder Ty Gurney himself! After 1 hour, he had the kids doing tricks. I appreciate the push into small waves, which I could then ride 150+ yards - a lifetime high! Also the paddle out and back in help was terrific, since it's a loooong paddle out. Super super fun experience! Thank you, Ty and team!

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!)

Celebration of Life at the beach on the Windward side of O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. My high school classmate's Memorial Service was posted on Facebook. I had been working with her son, so I wanted to see him in person and drop off a sympathy card. I asked a bunch of classmates to join me, but Kahana Bay is about a 45-minute drive from Honolulu without traffic. Most people had to work or had other plans. Two gals were able to attend! Towards the end of the journey to Kahana Bay Beach, the road narrows down to one lane. Along the way, the scenery is breathtaking because some of the road is right next to the ocean. Using GPS, I entered the first parking lot, but I didn't see any signs. I parked at the next parking lot - which was for Kahana Bay Camping Site - and I walked on the sand to the Beach Park. I found the large tent with many white picnic tables and benches. I signed in at the reception table and presented my envelope. My friend's son was there - so I had a chance to chat with him before the service. The parking was all free. Some parts of the lot weren't paved. The sand was white and almost powdery-fine in texture. The foliage grew wildly. The shade from the trees was much appreciated. This was a peaceful area with no cell phone service. It was a place where my friend had spent her childhood... and now she has been laid to rest here... Aloha 'oe, Lyanne... until we meet again...

Beautiful place to stop and admire the scenery. The cove is a secluded place to parasail, surf,…read moreswim, or play in the sand. Parking and restrooms are available. The restrooms are a little strange since the stalls are half the height of typical stalls. If someone is already in there you may just want to wait until they are finished. We saw some dogs here that seemed homeless. Hopefully we were wrong and their owners were close by. We did not stay too long since it was raining and chilly. Overall, it was a nice place to stop and rest before continuing our drive.

Thanks so much for the fun surf lessons! Mike and Zeke did…read morea great job taking my husband and son out on their first surf adventure. It was windy and choppy (and the only day we could do this) but Mike and Zeke made them feel comfortable and had them surfing pretty quickly. We will definitely call Mike the next time we're up on the North Shore. Mahalo, Mike and Zeke.

We had the honor in working with Mike today! It was such a great experience! From start to finish,…read moreMike was extremely informative and made sure we were comfortable before moving onto the next step! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this surf school! All around great vibes and such a cool way to spend the day on the north shore! Also big thank you for all the food and beach recommendations! Lunch was amazing after surfing

Sammy is incredible. I called him around lunch time to rent some paddle boards and he was…read moreimmediately ready to help. He dropped off and picked up our gear. He was the nicest guy and s eager to help show me the ropes. And most importantly, we had the best day ever with his gear. Give Sammy a call with all your rental needs.

I booked a kite boarding lesson with Sammy for my boyfriends birthday and he loved it! Sammy was…read moreawesome! We wish we were visiting longer so we could have taken another lesson. Sammy is very knowledgeable, patient and flexible. I would definitely recommend Sammy if you're in Oahu.

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!

EVERYTHING- It was a blast and the crew and captains were awesome!! The musicians are so talented…read moreand they made the VIBE!! Captain Kalani and Captain Sandy were the BEST!!! They sang happy birthday to my hubby and congratulated my kids on their recent wedding!! You get the total local experience on this boat!!! Highly suggest - a must do when on Oahu! The sandbar is amazing and a must do! I am kamaaina and this was my first time - definitely fun filled for the ohana

The staff here were super kind. They made sure we were parked in the correct area so no one got…read moretowed. Everyone who worked in the activity areas were great. They offered snorkeling, canoes, paddle boards, and the banana boat thing for an up charge. Would definitely do this again. Everyone was truly kind, and made sure everyone was safe