Peaceful and secluded. Definitely not the prettiest beach in the world, but in a place where the crowds seem to take over pretty much everything, it's nice to find some solace in the sand. And the reason why it's so peaceful?! It's tucked behind a residential neighborhood. Parking is on the street only and there's not much of it. So, it'll be a short journey to get there, but this is what also deters the big crowds. The sand isn't the softest and the views aren't amazing, but the sunsets are pretty and the water feels good. There are no facilities here either (except for one large garbage can near one of the entrances). You gotta pack it in, pack it out, and use the restroom before you go unless you're a local who lives in the area. Had a little picnic here and it was really enjoyable. The few people that I come in contact with were really friendly. Most of them were walking their dogs on the beach, so I feel like this is the local dog beach in town. There's a nice breeze on this side, so it's a great beach to come to when that hawt Hawaii heat attacks. It's also really clean. If you're looking to escape the crowds and don't mind a longer trek, Hunakai Beach will do you right. read more

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Hunakai beach was our third destination to go to a couple of weekends ago. My daughter wanted to go to the beach. First we went to Ala Moana beach park but there was some paddling competition so there was no parking. Then we drove to Waikiki and there was a craft fair at the park so there was no parking there either. So we just yelped a place closer to home and found Hunakai beach. You just park on the side of the road and walk down a beach access road. It was surprising because there were quite a few people there. People were all spaced out so that was good. The beach itself is very beautiful. There was just a lot of coral and rocks. Not really the best place to go swimming. That didn't stop my daughter though, she just took her floatie and pulled it in the water and kicked her legs so she floated down the ocean. She had a great time. Great for parking and sunbathing but if you want to swim, you should probably try to find a new place. read more

Hunakai Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My friend's son - who lives here now, took us out of Waikiki to this little spot. Parking is street only and you walk down a little alley to the beach. It's quiet and mostly locals. Yes it is rocky and full of coral which makes it great for snorkling. I saw three puffer fish, some sea cucumber and lots of sea anemone. read more

This is a nice stretch of beach for walking with companions (human and/or canine) or relaxing with a book. I think this area of the ocean may be for stronger swimmers; it looks like the bottom is of wading height until further out toward the ocean. There are no lifeguard posts and the waves can get pretty choppy on windy days. We see more kiteboarders/kitesurfers than swimmers. This is perfect for folks who wish to get fresh air but away from crowds, esp during covid time. We also always see people fishing, maybe next time I'll ask what for! If you walk far enough (which isn't very far) you will reach Waialae Beach Park where you can take care of business! There are security cameras on the bathroom buildings. There are shower areas inside and outside and the water pressure is quite strong. I was told there is toilet paper too! Beach access is via several points along Kahala Avenue, where you can also find plentiful parking. Alternatively, I suppose you could park at Waialae Beach Park. #40 read more

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Visited a friend that lives in the neighborhood. No parking lot available so it was convenient that it was a short walk. Clean secluded beach. Lots of locals walking their dogs. There's a short ladder available to get to the beach. read more

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This place is more like a day at the park than the beach. When I went, it wasn't crowded, but I felt the area needed some love. Beautiful photos of the mountain on the other side of the beach. The only problem is the rocks in the sand. read more

This is a small beach, with very little space for hanging out in the sand. We were able to snag a spot because people were on their way out. It is nice and secluded and had nice views of Kahala. The water isn't too deep, and I was able to go in slightly and sit down. There are a lot of rocks below, so beware when walking around in the water. We found residential parking really close to the entrance. read more

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The skin diving , the sun, the sand the women and the feel of the water. The whole Hawaii experience is something everyone should experience once in your life . read more

So of course being a dog mom, I had to bring my baby boy here to test the waters and he loved it! The waters were calm and the people were friendly. I love coming out to this beach and looking at all the houses that I'm one day going to own (speak it into existence sis!) I can see why everyone loves this beach; calm waters, nice breeze and beautiful view. There is ample street parking but of course you need to walk to get to the entrances which I don't mind, again I love the houses. There are a lot of tourist which I don't mind, I love meeting new people. And then there's dogs, if your dog isn't friendly with other dogs, please keep them on a leash, but if they are friendly, there is many dogs for them to meet and play with (my little man loved it) When there is a high tide, there may not be enough room to lay out so just be sure to check before heading out Family and dog friendly A+ read more

Hunakai Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've always been a fan of Hunakai Beach because no matter what, you can guarantee empty shores and an uncrowded beach. The beach has remained untouched by tourists, Thank Goodness. It is in a neighborhood so it's not a heavily trafficked area and I hope it remains that way. The only cons about this place is that it's often very windy. If tides are high, there isn't any sand to lay out on. So check before you come because it'd be a shame to walk over and not have any shore to sit on. read more

It was a little crowded but not as bad as some other beaches. Was clean and the water was beautiful.

I did a little scouting this past week, as I was looking for a beach called - "Hunakai Beach". The main reason why I decided to come here? Well, I wanted to take my furry son - "Makana" here, but before I did that, I just wanted to make sure it was safe for him, as well as making sure the beach was clean. The verdict? What a beautiful beach!!! The beach is hidden in the Kahala neighborhood. To find it, you will have look for some signs (see pics) which show public access to the beach. If I'm correct, there are two public access lanes which lead to the beach. The beach itself is beautiful (see pics), very clean, with while sands, and clear blue water. I guess not too many people know about this place, so the beach is pretty unspoiled. If you do decide to visit this beach, please be respectful to the neighbors when you cut through the public access lanes to get to the beach..........you know, don't make too much noise while cutting through the lane, & don't throw rubbish in the lane. When you visit the beach, remember to please clean up after yourself to keep this beautiful beach clean! When I went here this past week, I was told by some of my friends that it was a dog friendly beach..........and that is the main reason why I looked for this beach. Now that I have scouted out this beach, I won't be too hesitant to take my furry son here so he can enjoy the beach too. TIP - There is no private parking lot for this beach, so you will have to find parking on the street. There is ample street parking within the Kahala neighborhood, so finding parking is not an issue. read more

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At the end of Hunakai Street is Kahala's best kept secret - a uncrowded white sand beach where dogs can walk and swim their owners. There are no bathrooms or showers in the area, but there is a lot of street parking available and open areas on the sand for a nice picnic or sunbathe. If you bring a dog, remember to keep it on a leash and pick up after it. Help keep this beach clean and safe for everyone. read more

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My ultimate favorite beach! Clean water. Small beach. Dog friendly. Just bring your chair or not and just enjoy the view. Find a shade or get some sun! It's so perfect read more

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So I read that this is one of the best beaches. I am biased because I'm a north shore girl. But maybe if you mean only to bring your dog? Or maybe to just sit and tan? For me, it was nice for my boyfriend and I to set up our chairs and chill but we tried to go into the water and swim and we're met with many rocks under our feet. The shoreline is also very thin, you have enough room to sit and whoever is walking passed you has to walk in the water and on some parts not even enough room to sit without the water hitting you. Where we sat was a nice little U shaped area to the left of entering from Hunakai. Nice thing! I totally agree with parking, we parked one block up on the Hunakai access point, super easy. And it is pretty and relaxing but not for swimming in my opinion or for a group of people. I'm also a north shore girl and we were on this side to swim after hiking kuliouou ridge and me being Hapa got a little burnt and wanted somewhere with shade. This time of year hunakai beach provided that :) read more

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Hands down my favorite beach we visited in our vacation. Clean water, very secluded, and not too crowded. If youre looking to snorkel this would be the beach to do so. My girlfriend and I floated around and swam a bit while we dove to look for under water life. Definitely recommend a 10/10 if youre looking to venture away from the touristy Waikiki Beaches. read more

Hunakai Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Beautiful little beach with some cozy grassy areas perfect for a picnic. If there is a parking lot, I didn't see it. Beautiful private homes have this beach as their backyard, so you just have to drive along the street until you find an alley way to access the beach. Mind the dog poop though. read more

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Hubby and I have been going for a lot of jogs/walks trying to take better care of our health. When we are in the area, I always love to stop by this tiny beach to just watch the waves, write in the sand, climb a few rocks and just admire the peaceful atmosphere. The only thing I don't like about this beach, is there's a LOT of flies! Especially when you walk down the little pathway to get to the beach. We never stay too long anyway, so as long as you keep your mouth closed, it's ok LOL. PICTURES UPLOADED: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hunakai-beach-honolulu?select=UuVloNE-ESr-KMsHJmEPIw#UuVloNE-ESr-KMsHJmEPIw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hunakai-beach-honolulu?select=PIn-j-cBrCfG9sSFASL7Fw#PIn-j-cBrCfG9sSFASL7Fw read more

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I will honestly say this isn't going to be the most beautiful beach you'll see on Oahu, but it still manages to be pretty high on my list of beaches to go to. Why you may ask? Because the parking is always plentiful (you could pretty much park anywhere on Kahala Ave. and walk through any of the beach accesses, or park in the lot at the end of the road right before you enter the Kahala Hotel grounds) and it's the most dog-friendly beach I know of in town. Because it's hidden behind huge mansions and just far away enough from Waikiki, there won't be a whole lot of tourists here if any, and you get an awesome view of Hawaii Kai and Koko Head. Beware though, the beach pretty much disappears when the tides are high and it does get pretty rocky and mossy at some parts making it difficult to swim! But if you can deal with that, then definitely worth checking out this hidden gem of a beach :) read more

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This is a dog beach! My weenie was so happy. Definitely go around low tide, the water comes high up and it can be a little hard to walk. This will become a regularly beach we visit when we are on this side of the island! read more

One of my fave beach on Oahu!! Sometimes there are a lot of people then sometimes if you're at luck - deserted!! Hardly ever big waves so if you have young kids this place is perfect! Many beach access alleys to get to the beach, on hunakai street! read more

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This is on of the most beautiful secluded beaches of Oahu. I found it by accident and it's a far cry from the crowded over congested beach of Waikiki. This beach is worth looking for if you crave a relaxing day just listening to the waves crashing on the beach. read more

Hunakai Beach - Beautiful secluded beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A nice and quiet isolated beach at the end of Hunakai Street. Street parking is widely available so take your pick. Just follow the pathway leading to the ocean. There will be a big platform where you can either jump off or you can just go on the mini mounds at the sides of the platform. It's a very small beach compared to Ala Moana or Kahala but the surrounding environment is ten times better. The sand is clean, the waters are clear, and there are mini trees/bushes that can provide shade for you! There's even this super long pipe that goes through the ocean so go on a mini adventure and walk on it (it's covered with algae and moss so walking on it is very soft) If you're lucky, you can see little fishies in the water. Since this isn't a well known beach, it's rarely packed; just a couple of locals here and there. Just make sure you go during low tide or you won't have much sand protection for your belongings. There are also no bathroom or shower facilities so you probably have to find another way to clean yourself up. read more

Hunakai Beach - Long pathway through the ocean! - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a stone's throw from Haunama Bay in Hawaii Kai, but Hunakai beach is one of Oahu's best kept secrets. Sort of like Lanikai Beach in Kailua where tourists usually don't go, Hunakai Beach in Kahala can give you the relaxation and privacy you're looking for. I definitely would recommend this one, since it's quite pristine and void of humanity on most days, considering that it's in a residential neighborhood and most don't know about. The soothing calm of the weaving waves brings some stress levels down in a wild world that seems almost unbelievable at times, but life is like that. The tranquility of the beach and the surrounding community is as great as you can get, just because hardly anyone is around and knows about this sector of paradise. The public is invited to hang out here and there's almost always street parking here. I usually come here when I want something away from the craziness of Waikiki beach, but close to home where I don't need to travel that far. Hunakai beach is roughly about a smooth 2 miles or so from home, so it ain't that bad. It's location is definitely in the right neighborhood of Kahala, so you can see the luxurious residential areas on the island that go for a pretty penny on any given day. The overall experience each time I come to just hang out at Hunakai beach has been stellar usually. Just come to destress from the work life and enjoy what nature has to offer. We have many opportunities since we make our home in Hawaii-nei. As they say, lucky to live Hawaii and that phrase is so true. Hunakai beach stretches from The Kahala hotel all the way up to Diamond Head lighthouse, although access through it may be very limited, but go through the shore line and you will eventually hit Diamond Head. The beach does have its loyal following, but usually it's quite calm and overcrowding is usually not an issue for sure. Pick your favorite spot and watch the sunrise over the water and it's quite amazing. I've done that a few times, but waking up before the sun rises can be a pain, but so worth the effort, especially on the weekends. As aforementioned before, the beach is situated in the luxury subdivision of Kahala Avenue. Plenty of parking that's on adjacent streets and thoroughfares. At least you don't have to fight for parking, as opposed to in Kailua or North Shore. There are a couple of openings to the shore from the residential street, saying on signage that that's the public right to the beach. Best bet of all public beaches around the island is that it's definitely free. Yup, no admission fee required. Just bring your sunscreen and towel and you'll be alright. Just don't get a narly sunburn and you'll have a fun outing here at Hunakai beach. For what it's worth, the scenery here can be quite uplifting and mood boosting. The waves can be that reflective thing that can be the one that will make you happier when life gives you a big lemon. The beach itself is kept fairly clean and litter free, although sometimes there can be some bums who just don't care. It sucks though, but what can you do but educate them. I usually come here for a couple of hours in the morning on the weekend and it feels good. Sometimes I would run Kahala avenue on a random evening, come to the water's edge when it's dark, and take a few minutes to gaze out into the water and hear the gentle roar of the ocean. Quite therapeutic, even at night. Although it would be nice and aesthetically pleasing during the day, visiting the beach during the evening and night periods does have its benefits, but it can get scary, if weirdos come around and do stuff. Still, a nice stretch of beach that's hidden within residential areas that's always there for kamaa'ina and visitors alike. 5 stars for ease of beach access and it's the beach. It's alway from the crowds and Waikiki. Of course, it's not Haunama Bay either. That hill going up and down that is hard for some people - lazy or otherwise! Come here. No hill. Support local! A+ read more

Beach is nice to walk your dog or to lounge, but awful for swimming or playing in the water because it's too rocky. Very painful to stand or walk in the water. read more

This beach is quite rocky so it's hard to really go wade out or swim in the water. Also, there are a lot of dogs so if you're not a dog owner (or wanting to enjoy the water with the dogs), this isn't the place. The actual sand portion of the beach was small and the sand was quite rough. I would go a bit further out to have a proper beach experience read more

I'm not quite sure what people see with this beach. It's exceptionally small and gets crowded quickly. Parking is sparse and the beach itself is very tide dependant. There can be a small amount of sand or virtually no sand at all with high tides. It's on the east side so with normal trades it's very windy. Don't bring floats or you'll get blown down to Diamond Head. There are a few sandy bottom areas to swim but mostly it's a coral bottom. Again, I don't understand the ratings here, there are much more hospitable beaches around with better beach and swimming conditions. There are beaches around that actually have sand where you can lay down and the sand won't be whipping in your face with the wind. No showers or restrooms to boot. Kaimana is vastly superior with more parking and is right down the road. read more

My friends and I went to this beach, and it is beautiful! Since it is behind a residential area it is harder to find allowing it to be a more secluded beach. When my friends and I got here the water was so clear and warm. I will definitely be back! read more

I love this beach it's hardly anyone ever here. I would give a five but its right next to a resort and sometimes I come and there's trash in the water :( but 9/10 it's super nice and quiet. read more

Very private beach, but not much sand to lay out on. The water comes up the wall there's a few spots you can lay out on but lots of twigs... I probably wouldn't come if you wanted to sun tan and enjoy a beach day. Definitely a nice little pit stop to enjoy the ocean. Street parking and not very busy read more

I don't know why this beach is rated so high. Yeah it's a nice view next to beautiful houses. But I don't know if people know that there's a nasty pond next to the Kahala resort that when it rains goes into the ocean. A lot of dogs running loose here that means a lot of poop. Also noticed when I come out of the ocean here I feel a kind of film on me. Ooh not to mention couple years back my friend and I got flashed. We were not the only ones. read more