Took a drive to Hale'iwa today, so made a stop at Ali'i Beach Park. It was certainly better than…read moreWaikiki Beach. Not nearly as many people and lots of empty sand for people to lay their blankets down without being too close to each other. Was so peaceful just sitting on a rock to watch the surfers coming in on the waves (or at least trying to!). There were young ones on their body boards close to the shore, too. I think there must've been folks trying to learn to surf here. There were two groups of people with boards beyond the first few waves. Was wonderful just to sit and watch them! I just wish there were turtles and monk seals there, but we weren't fortunate enough for that!

It's not really alii beach park but a little to the left there's a PRIME spot some people call…read morefresh airs (or so I think lol). If you're lucky you can get a parking at the back gate on Pikai street and walk through straight to the beach! The bathrooms are pretty far from here but you can always drive to the beach park or there's even Kaiaka beach park next door with showers too. ***The one thing about parking here and coming here is to be very respectful as you're in a residential area. Lots of locals but also lots of places are rented out to tourists. You're pretty much at their back yards. It's also the best place for the sunset! Which it gets a little busier at the time with families walking or driving over just to catch the last hour. It's clear and good for children. Sometimes it can be a little choppy so of course still use caution anytime you're at the beach. There's not a lot of shade but still my favorite spot. We recently moved to waialua so this'll be my favorite place to come with my family at least once a week

I enjoy the view of the sun setting at this beach park. I have yet to swim here but I frequent this…read morelocation on my drive to the north shore and there's something serene about just parking here with this view in front of you. This, my friends, is Hawai'i. At least, I still pinch myself that I get to call this place home.

Plenty of space to have a picnic, parking lot, bathroom, right by the water. Great view of the…read moreocean from here!

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.

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.

We stopped at Laniakea Beach mainly to see the turtles and were so glad we did. Two honu were right…read moreby the shoreline, just resting there while the waves came in. Such a lovely sight. The beach itself is beautiful, but getting there is a bit of a production. Traffic on this stretch can really back up and parking is very limited, so be prepared to circle around or wait for a spot. Crossing the road also needs some care. Once we got there though, totally worth it. N and I even got a picture with both turtles in the background, which made me very happy. Not necessarily a beach I would spend the whole day at, but absolutely worth a stop if you are on the North Shore and want to see honu in the wild. 5 stars for the turtles. Parking... not so much.

We visited Laniakea Beach around 3:00 p.m. in July to see the Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu),…read moreand it was an unforgettable experience. There were turtles of all sizes making their way from the ocean to the rocky shoreline, where they grazed on the sea grass growing in the tide pools. Honu are culturally significant in Hawaii and are revered as symbols of longevity, peace, and good fortune. Adult Hawaiian green sea turtles can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh between 300 and 400 pounds. It was incredible to watch these beautiful animals surface for air before returning to feast on the sea grass. Everyone around us was respectful, giving the turtles plenty of space while still allowing visitors ample opportunities to observe and take photos. Within just 15 minutes, we saw approximately 10 turtles come ashore to feed - it was truly an amazing wildlife experience. On the opposite end of the beach, there is a protected area where sea turtles often bask in the sun. Please be sure to stay outside the marked red rope barriers and follow the posted signs to help protect these incredible animals and their habitat. Our only disappointment was an interaction with one of the staff members monitoring the protected area. We observed him speak sharply to an elderly visitor who accidentally brushed the red rope with her foot. Later, when our 6-year-old son politely asked whether the turtles were laying eggs, the response felt unnecessarily stern. While the information provided was helpful (e.g., that sea turtles do not nest on this beach), it would have been appreciated if it had been shared in a friendlier, more welcoming manner, especially with a curious child. That interaction aside, we had a wonderful visit and highly recommend Laniakea Beach to anyone visiting Oahu. Just be prepared for limited parking, as the small dirt lot across the road fills quickly, and expect some traffic during peak hours. If you're hoping to see Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural habitat while respectfully observing from a distance, this is an incredible place to visit.

A little run down for a park but not too bad. There's a cool breeze In the evening. And I believe…read morethere's a working restroom.

We really love this playground. Its small park at the end of a cul-de-sac. New playground…read moreequipment. Nice basketball court. One picnic table and some rubbish cans. No bathroom. Street parking.

Cool stop along the way shaved ice and along the road at the north shore…read more Educational and recreational - fun and awesome all wrapped together!

Win-dy! But what a…read morebeautiful, scenic beach. There weren't a lot of people out on the sand; maybe because the beach was a little too rocky? Parking is free and was quite empty when we stopped by. I imagine this place gets more crowded during peak tourist season.

Is there such a thing as a hidden gem in Hawaii?…read more This place comes very close to it. While Wifey and I were exploring North Shore after having crossed off Giovanni's Shrimp Truck and Matsumoto's Shave Ice from our bucket list, we needed a place to wind down and relax. We drove along Kamehameha Highway and pulled into Kahalewai Place and found a parking spot along the side road. One thing we noticed right away that it seems to a a local spot and there weren't too many tourists around, even though we were up in North Shore. We walked towards the beach and followed some people with surfboards in tow. I could see a bunch of locals out by the beach on their paddle boards and surfboards, and most of them were kids and young adults. It seems to be the local surf spot for beginners as the waves were pretty tame, but it was consistent with the North Shore winds behind them. It also seems to a be a good fishing spot for locals as there was a Filipino family enjoying themselves having a picnic. I got into a conversation with one of the local fisherman (P. Sherman), who told me what types of fish he was catching and how to cook 'em. He showed me his bucket of his catches of the day, and they were enough to feed his family. He didn't have to, but he was nice enough to let me take photos of him as he was more than accommodating. I thanked him for his time and appreciated his hospitality with my intrusion on his daily life. We explored the area some more as there were trails to follow, but there were also "Private Property" signs posted everywhere. I was beginning to wonder if Mark Zuckerberg bought half of this place with all those signs around. But we skirted around it as we went around the beach and enjoyed the relaxed vibe and energy of the beach. We also liked that it wasn't very crowded compared to the hustle and bustle on the main strip of Haleiwa as it felt like a cocoon shielded us from that source. We could have spent more time on this beach, but we wanted to see and experience as much as possible on the North Shore of Hawaii. Definitely a place you could spend a day at if you were a local.

Great beach to learn to surf. Lessons from Sand n Sea were here; waves about 3-5' when we were…read morethere. A few other surfboard rental n lesson places are set up in the parking lot. Each place has a different number of surfboards in different sizes. Reservations are best if you have specific board needs.

Rocky, dirt-path hike in Mokuleia with 19 switch backs that goes through forest which provides much…read moreappreciated shade on a sunny, hot day! Gazebo & picnic table up top, with beautiful ocean & North Shore views. Bring water & sunscreen! 6.8 miles in & out.

I was looking for a trail appropriate for 9 year olds, and Nadia K recommended this trail, which…read moreturned out to be perfect for my friend and our kids! The trail was very easy to find, just search for the trail on google maps and the map will lead you to the parking lot next to Dillingham Airfield (look for "West Gate). After parking, head towards the mountain to get to the trailhead. It took us 1 1/2 hours to the covered picnic table, mostly because we were pausing for water breaks and photos with the kids. Tips: wear plenty of sunscreen, a hat, and bring LOTS of water. It gets hot!

Lots of parking around. Pleasant and quiet area. Has 2 portable toilets that usually has toilet…read morepaper. To be safe, use the beach car and dont leave valuables in the car.

Not a good spot for swimming, but pretty quiet even on the weekend. Great place to relax on the…read morebeach, but you'll cut up your feet if you get in that water.