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    Kahe Point Beach Park

    4.4 (52 reviews)

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    17 May 20: lovely day
    Steve Z.

    Great little beach near Kapolei. Plenty of parking and enough room to exercise, surf, paddle, swim, and explore along the beach without disturbing other patrons. Unique features include several old WWII mutually supporting defensive fighting positions (crew served) strung along the high water mark. Built of steel reinforced concrete, some of the original 1942 defensive barriers still remain for the history buff to investigate. More intriguing was the discovery of old lava rock with what may be encapsulated sea snails from the last volcanic eruption. At surf's interface with the rocks, small tide pools reveal tiny fish and tiny white translucent sand crabs no bigger than a pencil eraser. All in all, a pleasant little Leeward side beach. Very clean bathrooms and showers too. Mahalo for reading my review.

    The beach! Not crowded at all
    Lurine J.

    So much beach! So much parking!!! Today the family packed up the car and headed west to the beach! So glad I made the suggestion this morning to the hubby. I told him the north shore doesn't look as promising weather wise, so let's give the west side a chance. The hubby agreed and off we went! This beach is massive... I almost want to leave a bad review so it doesn't get over crowded! Lots of space for my family and just an awesome time. We spent a while in the water getting battered by the swells I don't reccomend letting the little ones go in alone, but the waves were pretty awesome! I am beyond grateful that I can pack up my car in February and go to the beach!

    Great views
    James M.

    Aka electric beach located just before the Power Plant on the West Side of Oahu. One of the best snorkeling spots on the island. Plenty of parking but you should arrive early. If the lot is full, you can park just outside the park. Recommend dont leave stuff that can be stolen in your car, cars have been known to be broken into. It is nice location because mostly locals come here and not too many tourists and does not get over crowded. The beach has plenty of shade, showers and decent restrooms so you can clean up after snorkeling. If snorkeling or diving the entry can sometimes be challenging so check the tides, once you get past the surge you will be fine. Put your gear on quick and get in the water. Lots to see when snorkeling or diving here. Almost guaranteed to see turtles and lots and lots of fish. If you go early, you might see dolphins and some Ray's. If you like underwater photography this is the location for you so bring your camera.

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    Jeanne K.

    Sister and I went in the morning to snorkel but it was way too windy and the waves were very strong. It was to the point where the sand was flying into us like bullets. We had life jackets because we wanted to swim pretty far in, but we gave up after the group coming out of the water told us we should not go in. That being said, the view was very nice and we even saw dolphins at around 7:20AM!

    Chance K.

    It was beautiful and some of the people said it was great snorkeling but there was a homeless camp just south of the parking lot. My daughter almost stepped into human feces and my son found a few random leftover fish hooks (be sure to wear shoes). It's sad because this could be a very nice family friendly area.

    Dolphins, 6 Jan 2018
    Tim L.

    Now my fav snorkeling place on Oahu. Been going here now for a few months. Great water clarity, lots of turtles, some rays, and the occasional dolphins (yep, swam with them a couple times last month!). While many people go out to the pipes, where's there's a lot of fish and warm water, the best snorkeling here is along the reef to the left of the beach/water entry point. Nice healthy reef with lots of fish, honu, eels, and at least one starfish :-) And generally when the dolphins are around they seem to hang out about 300 yards out from shore about 200 yards south of the pipes. And ... as near to a guarantee to see turtles as you can get. I have yet to not see at least one honu while snorkeling here.

    Marie C.

    One of the best places to go snorkeling hands down! Some days it is rough and others it's easy and flat! But it is almost always sunny on this side of the island! If you go out far enough there are pipes the blow out bubbles and that somehow attracts fish? It's pretty awesome. I'd recommend having a long pair of fins (not the regular snorkel kind), this will help with moving swiftly and faster in water without getting extremely exhausted. Also, should prob be a strong swimming. There are no life guards at this location. Make sure to go out with a buddy and come back with one too. The ocean has a mind of its own and we should all respect and use precautions! Also, do not leave value in eyes view in cars!! Tourist beware. This place has all kinds of fish! The water is mostly clear, there is debris, but it will pass after you get out farther into the ocean. A water camera/GoPro is always awesome to capture moments! Have fun and be safe!

    Kahe Beach
    Aubrey F.

    Amazing! The views of the water were spectacular! The snorkeling was incredible. The water was clear, as other reviewers said, due to the power plant. I could see so far and so much. There were tons of fish and coral. The current was strong so you should be a strong swimmer and not fearful of the water. Going out was easy. Coming back in was a little harder but if you're a swimmer, you shouldn't have too much a problem. Let the waves bring you in. I didn't have fins, which would have made this easier I'm sure. I was told I may see spinner dolphins and white tip sharks but I unfortunately didn't see either. Maybe next time! Definitely worth checking out!

    Chad F.

    This park is gorgeous! Wonderful sandy beach with an amazing surf. The waves are calm and very kid friendly making this a nice spot for families to relax, soak up some sun and enjoy the views.

    "Electric beach"
    Lindsay S.

    This beach is absolutely wonderful! It is tucked away 30 minutes up northwest coast of Honolulu, Oahu. What makes this beach special is the abundant sea life that is available due to the "power plant" being close by and releasing warm water and bubbles. If you come snorkeling here you need to have a buddy with you because there is no life guard and it takes a good chunk of energy to swim out past the waves to see some action. I'd also recommend some long flippers to help you move quickly. If you get lucky you will see some dolphins and sea turtles so have a water camera ready to take a perfect shot. The beach park does offer a shower for rinsing, bathrooms and a big parking lot. Busses do pass and stop here. The sand is soft and the waves are nice for surfing and boogie boarding.

    Siera S.

    One of my favorite spots because it's so beautiful and open. Lots of wonderful sand and clear water. Beware of the keawe thorns and the bathrooms aren't stocked so bring your own toilet paper, but it's nice that there are bathrooms available and outdoor showers. It's not a great beach for babies since the waves can get a bit rough. But if you have kids that can swim and are over 5, it's a great spot to boogie board and body surf. Dogs also love it here and everyone seems pretty dog friendly. Another bonus is if it's raining all over the island, it's most likely sunny here. Side note: lock your cars.

    One of the boat snorkel tours
    Jennifer T.

    This was by far the best place I snorkeled while on the island of Oahu!! I bought a dive map at an ABC store, brand Franko's Dive map. I think you can find them online at www.frankosmaps.com . Anyhow, I had been to the Northshore, Waikiki, Ala Moana already in the week. Friday morning it was too windy and rough to go out on the eastern coast, so I tried the "electric reef" over south of Waianae and just north of Ko Olina. I am SO glad I took the chance even though this side of the island is where the sharks like to hang out. But it is also the side of the island that all the snorkeling and swim with the dolphin boat trips take you. So I got to this little beach, and put on my gear and jumped right in and swam out to the boats and the other snorkelers, WOW! All the fish, clarity, turtles, it was amazing! It was also early in the morning, the best time to go...Let me also point out that I did it for FREE, while all those other idiots probably paid at least $50 to go out on the boat and do it. I spent about 2 hours hanging out there, some other divers were there, and snorkelers off the beach so I wasn't completely alone, which was good becuase you shouldn't snorkel alone. Case in point, 2 Asain couples showed up, and one of the girls started to freak out not even that far out from the beach, basically I helped pull her back to shore, she was too weak to fight the wind to get back into shore...there was no major current except once you get near the shore. But anyhow, it was AMAZING! Go check it out, but be aware the commune of bums living in tents in the area...I almost got bit by one of their pet pitpulls, luckily it was chained up!

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    The fish and wildlife that you see here puts the other well-known snorkel spots in Oahu to shame.

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    Kahiwelo Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    I've brought my 4yr old to come play here even though it is a playground meant for older children,…read morehe still has a lot of fun playing here. The two times that i've brought him here to play, there were no kids and we stayed pretty long, still no kids came. However there's a bunch of randoms that do park here for lunch break or to come chill in their cars or a bathroom break. Both times i came here, there were tow trucks that scout the parking lot making sure cars are using the appropriate parking stalls etc. i do like that The playground is fenced off due to the fact that it is right by the freeway.. by the way the freeway noise does not bother. I jus really like this spot because there isn't any kids whenever we go, perhaps not really favorable or well known spot.

    Small & not well known park on Kulihi St. in lower Makakilo. Hours: 6am - 10pm (I never came at…read morenight). Pros: peaceful, not well known or used, usually pretty empty, has b-ball court and large maintained grass area Cons: hot, no shade, playground is suited for 5 - 12 yr old (says the sign), not very toddler friendly, dingy bathrooms Some ppl come and just sit in their cars (maybe eat, meet up, or ?). I bring my kids occasionally since I work in Makakilo. Nobody bothers. Sometimes there are homeless, but it currently looks cleaned up! The park maintenance does pretty good maintaining this park. C&C could upgrade the bathrooms tho! 2 stalls in women's side, not good lighting, but water fountain works! Always bring your own TP in case...it is C&C parks afterall.

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    Hoalauna Community Park

    Hoalauna Community Park

    3.8(36 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    See LOW RATED YELLOW STARS, don't be too quick to make a judgment call and decide not to go…read more Sometimes it's best to check it out for yourself than to assume it won't meet your expectations. This is exactly what happened to me! As we turned the corner bend, "Whoaaaaa this park is spacious and the playground is colorful"! Need to say both me and my son was super excited to check it out! 1) This is Park has its own lot. No need to worry about Parking on the street like most. There are ample parking. 2) Restroom is not your typical Park Restroom! From the outside is a small building on the right side of the playground. The Women's Restroom is very clean inside with 2 stalls (1 small / 1 large) and the best part it has *Baby Changing Station*, *Seat Covers* & *Soap Dispenser*! If you need to bring your baby in a stroller, no need to worry about getting the wheels dirty and wet. 3) Can't say enough how the colors really brightens the mood and has my son excited to play! It's safe for ages 3+ and with a fun challenge in the middle to get their mind stimulated. 4) Here's a fun twist, on the left side there's a Fitness Equipment Area. It's super convenient to incorporate a quick workout while your keiki play at the playground (of course, if they're old enough to play without assistance). Either way, there's playing space for both parents and keiki! 5) If you're an Ohana with a Family Dog, there's also a fenced off Doggy Area to the far left! I haven't been inside, but from the outside it looks quite roomy for the doggies to run around. 6) Alongside with the great variety of choices, there's a large field of grass! Perfect space to have practices, large groups to workout, let the keiki run around loose, and even kite flying! As large as this park is, you may want to bring an umbrella or baby tent for shade as there's not really anywhere to relax other than a tree in the back or near the restrooms. Upside, there's 3 tables if you want to kau kau as well! Hoalauna Community Park hits all the aspects you'd want for everyone! Let me tell you, it's a "ONE STOP SHOP"!

    What more can you ask for in a community park?…read more Hoalauna provides something for everyone in your family, no matter their age! Your fur babies, too! 2 dog parks, multiple exercise equipments, playground for your little ones, picnic tables for you parents and kupuna's, an entire 30+ space parking lot, CLEAN restrooms; need I say more? There is also a ginormous grassy area that can be great to let your little ones one freely without getting too close to the road. One downside to the park; there isn't much shade. Aside from the minimal tree shade, and the shade from the umbrella partially covering the playground, there's not much to work with. Fixable by bringing your own umbrella (: We love this park! Mahalo to the previous yelper who mentioned that they allow parties here (with a permit). I'll definitely be looking into that for future events!

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    Secret Beach

    4.1(46 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Guess this isn't so secret anymore :-)…read more Very safe and peaceful lagoon to snorkel in with lots of fish and an occasional sea turtle or seal sighting. Parking is tough here as the only official parking lot is small. Thankfully we were staying close by and was able to walk here. The lagoon has lots of tropical fish and is fairly shallow where you can stand in most of the spots. Decent amount of beach sand area to lay out your towels and catch some sun.

    We spent our last day with coming here to catch a glimpse of green turtles and possibly the…read moreHawaiian monk seal. Prior to walking over from the Marriott I did my homework on social media regarding the route. Many said the lagoon was nestled between Disney Aulani and the Four Seasons. Wrong. It's actually between the Lanikuhonua Institute and Paradise Cove Luau. We were walking along the public promenade adjacent to the public access lagoons. Came to a dead end by the Four Seasons resort property. I asked a stranger was he looking for the Secret Beach. It turned out he's a local. He gave me very good directions. That's how we found the Secret Beach. Once we were there we saw two Hawaiian monk seals beached. With a sign posted - keep 10 foot distance. As for turtles I spotted one in the lagoon swimming. It didn't come ashore. This was about 10:30am. There were plenty of folks in the water. So maybe we were the only ones who were challenged in locating the beach. If it weren't for the seals I thought the beach wasn't as enticing as the the area by the resorts. This is a very small footprint. Here there's no public restrooms. And for trash receptacles there are three heavy duty plastic trash bags taped to the the metal chain fence near the beach entrance. Interested in going? If you're on foot coming from the Marriott - walk on Ali'i Nui Dr past the Aulani entrance driveway and the four way street signal lights. Keep walking on the main drag until you see a small parking lot on the left. Make a left and head up to the parking lot. Walk toward Paradise Cove Luau. You'll see a very small entrance. Walk through the entrance and voila. You've arrived.

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    Makakilo Neighborhood Park

    Makakilo Neighborhood Park

    4.0(1 review)
    3.0 mi

    Unrelated to this review for the Makakilo park, I'm trying to get back into writing one review a…read moreday to make up for the slack over the past couple months. Now that I have more time on my hands, I will TRY to write a review everyday. Maybe in hopes to refine my writing skills, too. Lol. Anyways, I thought I'd write about the Makakilo park today. I don't visit often, but it's nice to relax and enjoy good food and company. I used to like the feel at the Kapolei park next to the rec center, but this park is nice as well. One thing I like about it is that there aren't that much people, if you're planning to go in the afternoon to evening time. That being said, you can bring your whole family, friends, and pets to enjoy the whole park to yourselves. Some features of the park: ~Basketball courts, a volleyball court, and tennis courts in the area. There are also nearby restrooms too. However, no seat covers, but there are doors for your privacy. ~Exercise equipment for early bird or late night owl work out. I would really very much appreciate it if these equipment were within walking distance of my house, so Makakilo residents that live nearby the park have a real treat. Monkey bars, climbing ladder, and sit-ups may be done on these equipment and instructions are posted too! ~Playground for the kiddies ~Water faucet for easily accessible water if need be ~Excellent for large gatherings. Just be sure to bring own tables and chairs as these are not at the park ~Wide courts for riding unicycles, bicycles, and scooters! ~Small parking lot, but adequate if carpooling Nonetheless, a nice park for recreation and exercise. There's that added breeze since this park is atop Makakilo. :-)

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