Amazing experience from start to finish. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the plant selection is top tier--everything is healthy and well cared for. Prices are fair for the quality you get, and the location is beautiful. It's also super convenient since Puʻuloa Beach is right next door, which makes the visit even better. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

I don't have many pictures of the beach but I do have pictures of my dog enjoying it! After finding out about this beach months ago, I've been coming over pretty often! It's one of the cleanest, quietest beach near kapolei. That is not common to come by! Prior entering to the beach, you do have to drive to Kapalina Beach Homes (beach side apartment rentals) and go through security. Once you let security know you're heading to the beach, they'll grab a pic of your insurance car and license plate. I have had no issues entering this cute village. The beach is so spacious, you'll for sure find an area where you could be far from others. There were chairs and umbrellas that are set up for anyone's use. If you're feeling snacky, the D'lish at the beach is a great bar/grill that is reasonably priced. I've seen family have big patty's in the pavilion. Also have seen people use the multiple grills around the beach entrance. My favorite perk of the beach is that it's dog friendly! What a gem of a place to discover. read more

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All rocks and no sand when walking into the water. What is the point if can't go in water. read more

Me and my friend decided to visit my uncle and cousins while they were at their beach house and wow, private beaches are the best things. Great view, relaxing, and beautiful breeze. I liked that there wasn't many people here so you can really take the time to relax and enjoy the view. Of course me and my niece had to have a game of volleyball which was honestly my favorite part. This is a gated community, but others are welcomed and of course it's dog friendly so my pup loved it. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Dog friendly:) - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Some security will allow you to swim sometimes and some (Lanelle H) kindly will let you know that swimming is strictly for residents only. So swimming is allowed but depending on who is working. Called Security Manager to verify/clarify and she informed me that she is aware of the stay at home orders but unable to forward me any updated beach regulation. She then requests me to call housing manager because she doesn't have a copy or phone that can forward the email or inform me where I can find this for myself. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Hopefully non-residents will be able to swim once we get clearance. - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

This is a wonderful beach and so happy it is close to where I currently live. I use to run to this beach when it was an active military base. Now, it has been converted to a very gorgeous beach that has a great view of Diamond Head, Waikiki and the airport. You can watch the planes taking off and land. So mesmerizing. lol. As you drive into the housing area, the guard gate still stands and you will need to check in to get a pass. You'll be asked for your intentions. Let them know you are going to the beach. You'll need to show license and registration. Some times they ask for insurance card. Have that ready just in case. When they hand you the pass they'll let you know where you can go and park. I take that under advisement. My favorite time to come is in the morning to watch the sunrise over the Koolaus while I cook breakfast. That's usually fried rice and coffee. I enjoy it very much. A great way to kick off the day indeed as the day begins to warm up chasing the chilliness away. Sunsets are okay here but that's just me as I prefer other spots for that. However, I do find it nice to sit here, and read, listening to the breaking of the waves as the sun goes down and the evening cools. The golden hour warms up the colors unveiling a view come to life in the last hour of the sun. So, there are several cabanas for the residents of the community. The restroom facilities are well maintained. You will see security guards drive by several times too. At times, I feel like I'm the only one there because I am. However, I do feel safe. Even past the sunset. The sand pebbles making it hard on your feet. In the water, it's even worse but they're not too sharp. However, you may want to use aqua shoes or some kind of foot wear for protection. Snorkeling here is not bad. One time there were a couple of eagle rays that came close to us in the water. I tried to get closer but they swam too fast back out to sea. You can see some fish around the jetties but be careful as the water can get rough in these areas. In fact the wave action here is strong. If you go past the jetties, there is a strong, sometimes, swift current there. That could be the reason why they put those jetties in. They weren't there before when I initially came to the beach way back when. There always seems to be dogs here. Fun to watch going into the water chasing whatever item was thrown out. We are dog lovers. Many owners will allow us to interact as we get to know them. If you do have a Military ID, you can visit the PX for quick shopping for items like charcoal, sun screen, snacks, drinks, etc. In case you forget something. Else, you'll have to stop by in Ewa Beach. You can also fill up on gas there too. Get directions at the gate. So, if you're looking for a quiet beach, just want to get away from the hustle and bustle, some place nice to walk then this is the spot. Just don't tell anyone else. lol read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Pu'uloa Beach - Gloomy Sunrise - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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I must say....for this being an island community there is a lack of BEACH UMBRELLAS or TIKI STYLE shading - the exception being this beach as well as Ko'Olina Beach. I love being out in the open just as much as the next person, however there is something lovable about being under an umbrella on a beach chaise. This beach has JUST THAT! If you are tired (if i can say that - being this IS Hawaii) of the regular beaches likes Ala Moana, Kailua, Sandy's or even North Shore...you should try this one. It's secluded deep in the outskirts of Ewa Beach. Yes, Ewa Beach. Accessibility to this beach is somewhat humbug, having to clear the security gate at Kapilina Beachfront Apartment (it used to be Waterfront at Pu'uloa) In the past you security required ALL occupants in the car to sign a release to enter the beach area but now I was told that you either have to be a resident there or be a guest of the resident. We explained that we just wanted to go to the beach and didn't realize the current changes. We were let in and were given a pass to display on the dash. I read in another review that there are only but a few passes given out daily but I haven't confirmed that personally. Once you've hurdled that obstacle it's pretty easy thereafter. Parking was not assigned and plentiful as opposed to when it was the Waterfront at Pu'uloa where parking was assigned. The beach itself is beautiful. The sand consistency in my opinion is "hard and rough." Nothing like that of Kailua or Nalo. It's a sight to behold seeing the incoming planes land at nearby Honolulu Airport and at times I wonder if the occupants in the planes can see us frolicking on the beach. It is quite HOT here! Like one yelper reviewed, there is very little shade other than the cabanas and Tiki shades...so lather up the sunscreen and re-apply often, it's easy to get a sunburn when you're having fun. I did notice dogs on the beach and for a dog friendly beach it was pretty free of dog poop. WIN!!! No lifeguards on the beach but there is a ATV beach patrol that frequents the lagoons/beach area. Water is fairly calm within the lagoons but it's rocky and gets chest high deep pretty quickly. Love this beach!! Beautiful city and mountain views of Oahu and not a mass of humanity converging in one place. read more

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It looks beautiful from pictures and at first glance but don't be fooled by that! The beach is located in a gated community and guest parking is a bit of a walk to the beach. Even though we were the only guests at this beach, they gave us the furthest parking spot and you can only park at the spot assigned to you. The more time we spent in this area, the more unsettled we felt. There are endless signs saying things you can't do (fish, feed feral cats, climb on coconut trees to name a few). It seems like they purposely make non residents feel unwelcomed at this beach. The sand was pretty coarse and the water was too mellow for the bf, who was hoping to use the boogie board to catch some waves. There are a few perks of the place. There are cabanas and chairs to lounge around. Hardly anyone was hanging around the beach and there are clean bathrooms to use. Its an ideal place if you're looking for a beach that is not overcrowded but there are so many beautiful beaches on the island so I will only give this 3 stars. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Great view beautiful and relaxing How's the water? Strong current. I brought my son here but he not that good at swimming, so I wouldn't let him play near the shore break alone. Also there are a lot of pebbles so stepping into the water isn't that nice. Although it is nice to float around in the water People bring their dogs here too. read more

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Clean, quite, and practically empty on a Saturday afternoon. Barbeques, tables (with umbrellas), even a volleyball net for you to use. Worth bringing the whole family down for a nice, relaxing day at the beach. Minus a star for the weird entrance. You have to go through their security "check point" as this beach is still owned by the navy (or something to that effect). Drivers must be able to provide a driver's license, car insurance and registration. All people in the car must also sign in. If you are bringing a dog they will assign you a specific portion of the beach, and parking stall. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - da beach. - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

This is a pretty nice beach. It's a public beach but it's tough to get access to it because you need to enter a gated community (Kapilina Beach Homes) to get there. Also, they only give out something like 23 passes a day. That's because they only have that many parking spots available for non-resident beach goers. They'll ticket or tow you if you don't park in the correct spot. I happen to be a resident so my review is based on my access to the beach. They have about 6 or so covered cabanas that are free to use by anyone, first come first serve. They also have beach umbrellas and chairs set out for use as well. They have a nice beach volleyball court too. There's a marked area of the beach for your dogs and trash cans to keep your area clean. Fronting the sandy area is a long section of grass that has picnic tables and BBQ's, again for everyone's use. They have a few nice restrooms and shower stations. They do have one huge outside pavilion but this one needs to be rented. The sand itself is a bit more coarse but not painful to the feet. They built "T" shaped break walls all the way down the beach front giving the keikis a nice calm area to play. They do have smaller waves that can be surfed but you'll need to paddle out a bit. Also good for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Be careful for some shallow areas because the coral and rocks can be a bit sharp and you don't want to get a staph infection. A big reason to traverse the gated community to get here is because the beach is never crowed and a lot of times you can snag your own little break-wall area! read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Three stars for 1) Hardly anyone ever here 2) Cool furniture 3) Easy, close, free parking. Otherwise, yikes! The sand here is rough. Very industrial, and the first thing I did was accidentally step on a shard of glass. The sand is full of rocks, sticks, and all manner of course objects to abuse your feet. And I hope you enjoy deep tread marks throughout, because the security drives their little beach buggies up and down so often it looks like a squadron of tanks rolled through. The water suffices as far as temperature and swimmability, but these lagoons are pretty useless for anything else. There are no waves anywhere, and the current makes for a mirky mess so diving or snorkeling in any of the areas is completely fruitless. One last point is the orientation of the beach. It's facing directly into the sun, and by that I mean there is NO relief. It's a pure ant-under-the-magnifying-glass experience which makes running or frisbee or any other sort of beachiness short lived. It's great to see all the recent renovations with the man-made lagoons and all, aesthetically, but the overall product is still lacking compared to pretty much every other area beach. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Sunday morning during NFL - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

It's an awesome dog friendly beach that doesn't usually get crowded on the weekends. We take our chocolate lab there all the time for some fun in the sand and sun read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Playing fetch in the surf is always fun - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

This is probably one of my favorite beaches here! Great breeze, there isn't to many people! There isn't many people here and there is seating available. Volleyball, basketball , a lake , and a softball area. Keep in mind there is a gated community but others are welcome. Enjoy , I know I am ! read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Amazing view of the airport - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Wonderful beach here. Lots of cabanas along the beach. The rocks in the beach is really rough if you fall off. Its low tide in December so the water isn't so high. For it being December out here it's still relatively warm compared to cali. The water is so warm. I love how theres not a lot of people. This is a private property so not a whole lot of people show up. Lots of bbq spots. You can see diamond head not to far from the beach. Waves were really choppy, it is a good place to go paddle boarding and beginning and surfing. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - My sister and friend on the beach diacussing about the spartan race with a beautiful view of pu'uloa beach - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Woohoo! As good as it gets! A good beach to relax, read an ebook, listen to music. You might have to listen to music because of the planes flying overhead. Especially when fighter jets take off. The commercial aircraft aren't that loud. The beach needs to be combed for debris and the sand is eroding away. Otherwise since a lot of people don't want to drive that far it's not crowded. The wooden cabanas are nice. It's like something you'd expect at a hotel resort beach. Check my pictures yo! Check-in at the gate. Need driver's ID and car registration then just follow the road straight to the beach. They may turn the housing into Active Military Housing pretty soon and kicking out leaseholders. read more

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Public/secluded beach. You gotta know someone that lives in this community, yes gated (they keep us all locked up in here). Hi, I'm Julie. There are certain areas where the beach has softer sand- it's actually in the Dog Beach area! Go figure! The coral in the water itself can kill your pedi, but did you notice you are in beautiful Hawai'i? There are cabanas with tables and chairs, it's never super crowded, there's lounge chairs with grass umbrellas, BBQ pits and a place to dispose of your hot coals, plenty of close parking, restrooms, outdoor showers to rinse off the sand. Oh my! And yes tons of sun, you my friend are on the beautiful island of O'ahu! Stay for the sunset, it's worth it. The view of Diamond Head to your left- the expanse of the ocean just in front of you- the beauty of the setting sun to your right confirms that you came to the right beach. Then the night greets you with its stars, both in the sky and the thousands of stars in Honolulu. There is nothing like seeing the skyline at night on the beach with sand on your feet and feeling the Aloha. Welcome to Hawai'i! **just as a note, it is cleaned by community volunteering and the JROTC for the record of those that have issues. ** read more

Pu'uloa Beach - The start of a beautiful day - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I've lived at Iroquois point for about 8 years and have been coming back here to visit my folks. The beach is better after they renovated it but better isn't always good. The sand is really hard and it's a good thing I am familiar with this area because there was MULTIPLE thorn branches on the sand near the shore, when I was a kid it was horrible stepping in these things! It's dangerous for anyone walking around barefoot. I'm guessing they wash up from the ocean from the left side of the beach where the trees that drop these are. Just be cautious and always have your kids wear slippers or some type of protection when on the sand. The ocean is also kinda rocky on the shoreline which is normal I guess for a man-made beach. Parking is usually good except on holidays like New Years and 4th of July when they have the fireworks showcase, the bathrooms and pavilions are usually clean and trash free. There's bbq grills you can use and other fun things to do. Great place to kick back, to swim is a big no from me.. just go to the pool lol read more

This is a perfect brach for boogie boarding - off the normal path, butts up to residential area.

If you live here, you really can't beat being able to walk to a beach. It's pretty private, usually only the people who live in the community and their friends and family are here. Even on weekends it's mellow. It has 9 T shaped rock jetties and a great view of downtown and diamond head. I would give this beach another star except the sand kills it for me. From pictures this beach looks amazing. In 2012, the beach was so eroded that 16 homes were lost. This started the most expensive beach restoration to date in Hawaii at a whopping 14 million. The area by the dog beach and fishing area are the worst sand. (Think of all the doggies going pee pee in that area and fish hooks.) The sand was dredged from the Pearl Harbor channel. It is mostly grounded up sharp rocks and dirt. But once your by the water the sand is soft and how it should be. Don't bother snorkeling, there isn't anything to see except a couple tank traps. We often use water shoes because of the rocks. I have seen glass, fish hooks, and sharp thorns. There are numerous cabanas scattered along the beach and umbrellas with chairs/lounge. Fishing is allowed at the far end by the boat launch. There is a security guard on a quad that drives up and down the beach patrolling. Patrolling what? Not sure but give him some aloha. Other then the hard sand and tire tracks up and down, I enjoy this beach every time I come here. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I love this beach. It is so beautiful and rarely crowded. Mostly just residents come to the beach, but it is open to the public. There are chairs and straw canopies available for public use, and you can snag yourself a cabana if you find an unoccupied one. Come on a weekday and you will have the beach virtually all to yourself, which is a welcome reprieve from the many bustling beaches around the island. There is also a dog beach area where your pup can enjoy the water, too, which is nice. You can occasionally spot ships and submarines coming in and out of Pearl Harbor. The beach is also in the flight bath of both Hickam and Honolulu Airport, so you'll see lots of planes flying overhead. I have also spotted sea turtles and sharks swimming just beyond the coves, which is very exciting! The current at this beach is strong, and the water is rocky, so water shoes are recommended. I have seen snorkelers, but the strong current stirs up the sand, so visibility is reduced. Boogie boarding is a popular activity. Ewa Beach is also much sunnier and hotter than other parts of the island, so be sure to bring lots of sunscreen. Clean restrooms and public showers are available, as well as picnic tables and BBQ grills. read more

Pu'uloa Beach - Beaches Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I absolutely love this beach. If you do not live at the Waterfront, you will need to have your car registration, ID and safety check documents ready, as you need a pass to access the property and beach. You have a clear view of the airport (can see planes taking off and landing) as well as diamond head. During the week this beach is never too crowded and they have wooden umbrellas and beach chairs throughout the beach, which I LOVE. There is a little designated parking area for guests, Make sure you don't park in the resident/resident visitor parking or you may get towed. read more

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Try to visit family but the security company monitoring the place focuses on people having fun and ruining your day at the beach vs real security issues. Can't set a tent up for shade. So you will just have to burn in the sun a bit. Get over yourselves read more

This is NOT Pu'uloa Beach Park, please change it. I live in Kapalina Beach Homes. Its a nice view, but not the best beach to swim per say.

As cute and private this beach feels I was disappointed to see a man and his dogs come out of his backyard and have his big dog poop in the lagoon. He didn't even flinch. The dog clearly uses the ocean as the toilet. After seeing that I didn't want to get into the water, let alone have my baby play is poopy water. read more

I was the Regional Director for West Oahu Homes (Iroquois Point & Barbers Point) back in 2003/2004. Exciting time introducing the military to Private Public Venture (PPV)and starting renovations from ground zer on homes the Navy had abandoned for too many years. Later I moved in to Waterfront. As the years progress and the property management companies come and go the property only continues to get better over time. Today, especially the community common areas are just beautiful. You should be very proud. Customer service can make or break you. I know. My job caters to 3-5K visitors each day. I think it is important that you know, and I trust you already do, that Katie is simply amazing. Friendly outgoing personality, accommodating, professional, and without a doubt committed to her job and her company. She is a keeper. If I can I will steal her. There us an old saying, you get wgat uou pay for. Pay her well. Beautiful community!!!! read more

If you are not a resident those cabanas and umbrellas are not for you visitors are only allowed to use the beach not the amenities the residents pay for read more

Ok, the only reason why this place is getting 3-star action from me is because until the ending of April '13 they will be under construction. BUT OMGosh when they are done it's going to be a fave with me and the fam. Great little cabanas for hanging out with the fam. It's going to be BEAUTIFUL! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. We came here to check out the beach and the gate guards were extremely unfriendly and hostile seemingly because we were non-residents trying to access a PUBLIC beach. (It is 100% illegal for them to actually deny people access to this PUBLIC beach - so they are obviously trying to make people so uncomfortable that they won't come here.) They gave us a parking pass and we proceeded to park exactly where the pass and signs indicated (see the photos of our pass and the parking sign). We were immediately harassed by a guard on a four wheeler who told us it didn't matter what our pass or the signs said, we had to park all the way on the other end of the street - past where there is even beach access (easily a 10 min walk with all your beach stuff) - or they would tow our car (see the map - red pin is space 19, green pin is where we were forced to park). This place and their staff is horrible - I would never recommend for anyone to come here, much less live here. read more

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I actually live in this gated community where this beach is located. The views are great for sure! The sand is awful and really hurts to walk on. The waves can be a little ruff as well and it hurts when a wave pushes you into a big boulder you didn't see. You would think they would have moved it out of the way when they redid the beach and put in the bays. And people leave their trash behind to include broken glass. I'm sure this happens at all the beaches. I do however like that they have the chairs and gazebos and you can reserve the larger gazebos for free if you are a resident. There are also lots of BBQ pits and pic nic tables too. I just prefer less waves, boulder free water and softer sand. If you don't mind those things then it's a great beach. Oh and one of the bays is reserved as a dog beach, which is great for our furry, leashed family members! read more

Driver's license/ID, registration, insurance & inspection docs. Everyone over 18 has to fill out a liability waiver (and add ur little ones' names too). You get a parking pass to put in ur windshield...only park in ur assigned numbered spot/stall. We had the whole beach to ourselves (save one fisherman). There is a fair amount of debris in the sand near the benches & umbrellas, so be careful where you step. Also, there are a LOT of rocks in the water. One person in our group got a nice gash on his knee. No freshwater shower, so rinse out the best you can in the ocean. But, it's a beautiful view, airport & military planes overhead, sand crabs scurrying about and just a fun place to swim, relax and enjoy the view. read more

Good beach if your feet are made of leather. Sand is extremely coarse. Also large rocks in the lagoons. Waves are not very good if you are planning to body board. Those umbrellas are nice but they are so far back from the water that you wouldn't be able to sit under it and still keep an eye on your children in the water. Tried it once, will not be back. read more

We love living here! We have lived here for 3 years and we love it! It's awesome being so close to the beach. The breezes are fantastic. The airplane noise really isn't too bad, and even after 3 years my kids still love waving at the airplanes! We also love all of the community events like movie nights, farmers market, and more. It's a fantastic community for families! Lots of sidewalks and playgrounds too! read more

One of the worst beaches on the island.. it's super windy ALL the time and cold, the beach isn't nice and sandy. Not a place to get a tan

I love this beach! Great view of Honolulu and Diamond Head. There are individual cabanas with tables and chairs placed up and down the beach. Clean bathrooms with outdoor showers and a grassy area for your family barbecues. It's usually pretty quiet here. read more

Very nice beach across from Hickam AFB in a gated community.

Everyone is so helpful. Always willing to make our experience here better. Evalani made my Friday even better!!!! Thank you again.

Very dirty, I was walking with my kids and thank god I looked down cause my daughter almost stepped on a dirty needle that some one had used! The shore is almost gone an pipes are sticking out of the ground. Horrible beach and place to live at! read more

This is Hawaii living! We have lived her for a year and have no regrets. This community has a great beach, great neighbors, and a great maintenance staff. So thankful to the friends who recommended this place! read more