Heaven in earth. White soft sand, perfect views, If you want those perfect IG photos to truly…read moreshowcase you are in Hawai'i this beach is THAT GIRL. Parking is a challenge, there are no bathrooms but its totally worth it. There is another beach that we stopped at on the way back where we used the restroom and had showers to rinse off.

Pro-tip: My family woke up at 4 am one day of our vacation to do a driving tour of O'ahu. Lanikai…read moreBeach was our first stop. No parking issues, and we had this stunning beach completely to ourselves for about 15-20 minutes as we waited for sunrise. When we left around 6:30 am, we also saw our first rainbow of the day! The early bird gets the worm. :)

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.

This kayaking company offers guided half and full day tours to the Mokulua Islands and also offers…read morekayak rentals so you can no go on your own. It's located across the street from Kailua Beach Park. You have to cart your own kayak from the rental shop to the beach shore where you'll meet your guide. We were in a group of six and one guide. They have single and double kayaks. The guided tour provides life vests, dry bags, snorkels, water bottles, and lunch. The trip to the island took us approximately 1.5 hours maybe a bit more to Kayak the 2.3 miles due to strong head winds. It was faster on the return trip. We even had time to stop on flat island. This is one of my favorite activities to do while on Oahu. I love the scenic views heading to the "Mokes" and I love the views looking toward Oahu while out on the water. It's such a magical kayaking adventure. The island is a bird sanctuary and if you go at the right time you'll see nesting birds and if you are lucky, you'll see the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. We saw three (maybe four, not sure if one was the same one that swam to a different spot) on Moku Nui and one on Popoi'a Island sandbar. If you are adventurous and have the stamina and strength to kayak, I highly recommend this tour for you! Our guide Two-pre was the best!!! He told us that the tour we were on was his 400th!!

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!

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!

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

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.

This beach is our absolute favorite dreamy paradise. Stunning stretch of soft white sand and clear…read moreturquoise water. It's less crowded than nearby Waikiki, offering a more relaxed, local vibe. The gentle waves make it perfect for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. With scenic views and plenty of shade from nearby trees. Clean, peaceful, and perfect picturesque. Parking can get filled up quickly recommend to arrive early. Kids and I visited on a Thursday afternoon and scored a parking space. While kids splashed in the water, I enjoyed relaxing embracing the exquisite scenery. Kailua Beach is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi.

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.

This is one of our favorite beaches to go to. First off,…read morethe view is beautiful. The staff are very friendly. Restrooms are always clean and have toilet paper. There is a shoppette,gas station, laundromat, showers, coffee shop, mwr (to rent out boogie boards and other stuff). Just take a look on their website to see what they have to offer and the prices. There is a section that has no ground disturbance and yet people still put up tents and umbrellas, I suggest you just follow the rules and just go down a bit more where you are allowed to dig into the sand.

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!)