Hemo(remove ) your pjs, put on your surf shorts and tank tops, bring the keiki(kiddies) and head down 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. read more

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This beach is our absolute favorite dreamy paradise. Stunning stretch of soft white sand and clear turquoise 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. read more

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Absolutely beautiful evening with a mix of locals walking the beach with their significant other or with their dogs and the tourist taking in the wonderful opportunity to take a dip in the ocean. The setting sun on the opposite side of the island makes a picture view through the palm trees as the sky changes into pastel colors that make living the aloha here extra special. The mellow waves add a nice rhythm as you stroll along this epic beach. Lucky, BLESSED! To live in Hawaii! read more

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Went here with my boyfriend and we like taking up a spot at the RIGHT far end of the beach. In this area, my boyfriend likes the fishing. I enjoyed watching him fish. I also like the beach. The waves are just right and there's families everywhere. The waves at the time were not still but gentle enough for young children. Please watch your children regardless the strength of the waves. My boyfriend loved this fishing spot because he saw a lot of this "rainbow" looking fish that he liked catching and releasing. I think that fish was called a Palani. There's a mix of locals and tourists. I'd say majority at the time I was there were locals. The overall park and beach area are clean. We are going to return much more prepared with picnic set up and my boyfriend will be fishing again. Love this beach. read more

Kailua Beach was next on our Oahu getaway trip. Sharing the same characteristics to Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach: warm waters, family friendly vibes and a beautiful climate. Restrooms are available, and so are showers to wash off after the beach What makes Kailua Beach unique is the view you have. You can actually see a mini island you can get to! And the waves are perfect for surfers ‍ read more

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This place is amazing, just a beautiful beach. Clear water and soft sand. Perfect for swimming, boogie boarding or whatever. The parking lot isn't big so you gotta come early or park on the street. There are restrooms and showers. Can't wait to come back on my next trip......... read more

A friend recommended Kailua Beach to us so we headed there on one of our last days. They have a parking lot but we couldn't find a spot until driving around a second time. Your best bet is to just follow someone walking out to leave and wait until they get in the car to leave. This beach was much more relaxing than Waikiki and more family oriented. The winds and waves were more calm than North Shore/Haleiwa Beach. There were a lot of people on a Sunday at lunchtime, but it didn't feel too crowded at all. We had plenty of room to swim without running into anyone. I also liked that there was a lot of shade on the beach so we could find a great spot to sit without needing an umbrella. There are restrooms here and a lot of grassy areas if you want to just sit on the grass and see the ocean, without going down into the sand. It's less than a 30 minute drive from Honolulu so it's very accessible. This will definitely be a stop on our next trip again! read more

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Kailua Beach is the perfect beach for a nice picnic or day to just lounge around enjoy the wave action and sand. The sand here is very fine and soft. Really nice. It's not real busy so you can feel pretty isolated during the weekdays. Weekends it's much more busy as this is more of a local beach eg those working. We absolutely love it here. read more

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Just wanted to give some love to Kailua beach since it's a good spot to relax and get a nice swim in the blue water, white sand beaches of the north shore. This beach is typically less crowded than Lanikai beach, but is just as beautiful and probably more enjoyable without the crowds. There's ample parking and showers/bathrooms as well. Definitely recommend! read more

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Stunning beach with emerald waters. White sandy beach and you have to walk through a park to get here. But definitely worth the drive and walk. No food or drinks for sale near by so make sure you bring your cooler full of water, drinks and snack. No life guards at all so swim at your own risk. read more

Free parking lot with restrooms and rinsing station. White sand is finer and softer than the Waikiki side. Wafer temperature is also warmer than the Waikiki side, don't know why. There are much less people here than the Waikiki side. It's a short drive from Waikiki to experience much more paradise. read more

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Quaint, soft sand, kid friendly beach. Plenty to walk around and explore. Clean bathrooms, free parking, and just a nice drive from Waikiki. read more

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The beach was clean and there was free parking, and a restroom. Family and pet friendly. The views are gorgeous. It's a sand beach, much nicer than waikiki! Parking was a challenge as it filled up fast. read more

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Aloha, Absolutely beautiful! The white sand is so soft. We visited this beach twice, the first time we just drove by in the afternoon. Of course, we could not find any parking. The following day we arrived right before they opened @ 8 am. I believe or was it 7am? It was early! There are restrooms available, the parking lot has about 25-35 spots and there are a few benches facing the clear blue ocean. Lastly, it's located on the windward side of the island so you might want to layer. read more

Hidden gem! We came on a Tuesday afternoon after 12 and there was plenty of parking. Plenty of bathrooms and changing space. My older kids (8,9) loved the waves. Lots of shade this time of day right next to the trees. Clean, soft sand and turquoise blue water. We already want to come back. read more

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Sand is powder-like, location has bathrooms and showers. We swam with turtles. What more can you ask. read more

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Very nice beach with bathrooms and decent parking (come early if you want a spot). The view is excellent - you can see some mountains afar and people kiteboarding / windsurfing. read more

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This is one of the best beaches we went to. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and the parking was so crowded. Thankfully we got lucky with finding a spot. So, I highly recommend you plan this one out and go earlier. This beach is perfect for families. The water was so blue and the sand was smooth with no rocks. There were some waves but nothing too serious and it is perfect for swimming. They have kayaking and bathrooms and showers. I recommend bringing a floatie. There are plenty of trees for shade. There were a lot of people. read more

Absolutely love this beach. Swim every day a couple hours at least. Water is ridiculously beautiful, love to bring the dog though it says no animals? Clearly it's ignored, yay. Mostly locals and visitors coming to enjoy paradise. It's far from touristy, you won't find hotels in Kailua, buzz's steak house across the beach in Kailua is about the only place with that view, they keep it quaint and charming, but it's all about that water and sand. Note, it can get very windy, check weather for the hours/days you plan to visit. read more

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Lovely beach, not overcrowded in December, and there is parking. The sand is super soft, and the water is gorgeous. If you can't find parking for Lanikai, this is just down the street. read more

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After visiting a different beach yesterday, this one was so much nicer! The water feels like a quintessential Hawaii beach experience: sky blue, clear waters; creamy colored, soft sand. It was pretty relaxing to bob around in the warm water. There was a nice breeze on the day we went and it wasn't too crowded even though we came on a weekend. We didn't have trouble finding a spot to lie down on the beach but parking is tricky as there's only a single lot. If you're patient and don't mind waiting a little bit, you're usually able to find a spot after awhile though. I'd like to visit Lanikai next time, which is right next door and probably more crowded. read more

So crowded. It's terrible. Water smells like sun tan lotion. Got itchy in the water after a few minutes. Yuck.

Rarely a crowd and one of the best beaches on Oahu. Stop at Kalapawai Cafe for some beach treats and be sure to bring a chair for the perfect day. read more

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Kailua Beach is one of my favorite places to watch the sunrise. You can have a nice walk along the shore or take a dip in the ocean. read more

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Hawaii as you see in pictures! So amazed by the beautiful beach that we went back here more often than any other beach. Why it took us so many visits to Hawaii to find this place? We don't know. But we loved it! The shore breaks were good enough for kids to play, sandy enough to build castles, and quiet enough to take in the tree-lined beach without too many tourists. We've always hit up Waikiki beach, famous for any tourist visiting Hawaii, but maybe it's the age. We just wanted peace and serenity while our kids enjoyed the waters. Finding this place and another one nearby was so fortunate. Beware: Got stung by a jellyfish on the back of my thighs. I thought it was seaweed, but the burn got worse and worse. Didn't have anyone pee on me. That's gross. But I did get vinegar and kept that on me. Luckily, the stings weren't too bad that it subsided within 3-4 hours. Two long scars horizontal across. Painful!! Found out from a local that more jellyfish do come around in June around that area. Maybe I should've probed for more local tips like which part of the island is good to stay away from when it's shark season. read more

Kailua has become one of my favorite beaches in Oahu next to Lanikai, literally and figuratively. It's miles and miles of shoreline covered in soft powdery sand. With trees adorning some parts of the park, you can easily find a shade to lounge under if you don't have a beach umbrella. I am most fond of the charming swing I found where I got to soak in all the beauty this magical beach has to offer: sun, sand, wind, waves, and the all shades of blue you can imagine from the water. The long shoreline is perfect for running and spreads out all the beach bums so it doesn't feel crowded. Since our rental was in Kailua, you can only imagine the memories we have in this beach from coming here almost everyday. From running at sunrise, lounging at the beach all day, swimming until sunset, and night strolling with the velvety feel of sand on your feet, Kailua will always have a soft spot in my heart. The water may not be as clear as Hanauma Bay but everything else makes up for it. Some picnic tables and a public toilet facility is available which many find convenient to rinse off and more importantly, they have a parking lot. Come early if you don't want to hang around in the car waiting for someone to leave. read more

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What a gorgeous park with a great space inside for a wedding....which is why we went. We went to Hawaii for the first time and it was breathtaking. The scenery at this park was no different. Mountains, blue ocean, perfect temperature... it was a beautiful wedding and we had a great time! The facility had outside restrooms that were maintained clean and the wedding reception area was not bad at all. Had enough space to eat and then dance afterwards. read more

Kailua makes it to the top 10 beaches in the world. It has 3 miles of Sandy white beach and beautiful blue water. On windy days there's a lot of sail surfers. On regular days, there's a lot of kayakers kayaking to the offshore islands. The kayak rental is just a block away. It is a very safe teach, no sharks read more

Beach is clean and less crowded than the beach near Downtown Waikiki. Water is nice and the waves aren't too crazy, Great place to relax and chill as well. The day I went it got really windy but I don't know if it isn't always like that. read more

Kailua Beach Park is ideal for families, couples, singles. The views are breathtaking, the sand soft and powdery and the water so many shades of aqua and turquoise - instant paradise! For years I stayed in Waikiki and hung out at the beaches close to the condo. Now that I discovered Kailua and Lanakai beaches, I head here in the morning. Its an easy and beautiful 20 minute drive to paradise. It's so peaceful here and the water is perfect for lounging or swimming since the waves are small. Highly recommend this beach! Lots if parking. Public restrooms. Happy Hour across the street at Buzz's. All good. Better than good. Perfect. read more

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Really. As good as it gets (as beaches go). Scenic, safe, perfect water conditions and family friendly. Powder / fine-like sand and a non-rocky ocean bottom (important for those non-swimmers who just like to wade in the water and jump when the waves roll in). When I'm feeling stressed and need to completely unwind and let go, I come here (amongst my other favorite beaches and spots). Water is unbelievably blue-green and CLEAR! Beach days here really remind me how blessed I am to call this island home. Parking: always an issue especially on the weekends and holidays. Expect to park far and walk to the beach if you can't find a spot. Weekdays are the best days to come out to frolic and play. Beach activities: great place to launch your SUP and kayaks as flat island and the "mokes" are just a few paddles away (ok...so I underestimate the distance). On super windy days you'll find a huge amount of kite-boarders and windsurfers too. Overall, just a really nice place to enjoy the sun, surf and sand. By the boat ramp there is convenient bathroom facilities as well as an outdoor shower. There is another facility more central to the beach park too. One of my favorite things about this beach park is the shroud of trees that line the beach. It's perfect for beach picnics without all the sun and ample shade for those who dislike the sun (gasp!!). read more

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There's a reason this beach is rated so high! Calm waves and amazing sand, no coral around either! Bathrooms, rinsing showers, and more amenities on site along with plenty of parking. Whenever I want to just chill on the beach during the week, this is where I go! Just beware of it being grossly filled with tourists on the weekends, so much so that you won't want to go. read more

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Dog Friendly Beautiful Beach, located east on the island of Oahu, HI. Best to get here early in the morning. You can bring FIDO, and don't forget the doggie water bowl and poopoo bags! Enjoy! read more

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Beautiful beach, but it's getting overrun by tourists and snowbirds- I realized after going there a couple times, it's a Dog Beach . Entitled Owners let their dogs run all over the beach with people having to make room for them..? Only like to go there at night when everyone goes home and swim at night. It's just too crowded ! I was doing some laps toward flat island and almost got run over by a kite surfer-- landed right next to my head ! It's just to damn crowded !!! No parking Angry Kailua ( transplants ) residents all around- waimanalo is waaay better !!! read more

***Pre/During COVID-19 Visit*** Even before I moved to Kailua, I was always visiting this place whenever I returned to Oahu. Hint: it gets crowded!!! Come early as parking can easily be taken in an hour or even less. Before tourism reopened, it was a lot nicer due to it being less crowded, but it's a very popular beach so expect tons of people to be there. The powdery white sands feels super good! You can see people paddle boarding, kayaking to the Mokes, kicking back and the overall vibe is just pure aloha. It isn't my favorite beach, but it doesn't stop me from visiting it. Bring a camera with you and take some wonderful photos of this place so they can be your keepsake of beautiful Kailua Beach!!! Mahalo!!! read more

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About a 30 minute drive outside of Waikiki ... definitely worth it. Not too packed, and the ocean is very shallow here. I saw a lot of kayakers, seems fun. If you go here, bring a body board so you can swim to the little island about a mile away. Some snorkeling gear would do too! I tried to swim out to the little island that kayakers go to but it's a lot further than it looks. Best guess, I probably swam out about 200 yards ... surprisingly I don't think it was any deeper than 6-7 feet. Much cleaner than the beaches on Waikiki! read more

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Lovely sand and surf, tends to be the windy and rainy side of the island. If it's nice weather, late AM to mid afternoon May be best. If you can find parking. read more

Going to the beach in December is not a bad thing - if you live in Hawaii. Some days are clear and sunny - instead of cold, rainy, and overcast... like yesterday! After seeing my fellow Yeeps, Christa and Eric Robert, checking in to local beach spots on Oahu, I was prompted to get my beach fix. Instead of going to my favorite South Shore beaches, I drove about 20 minutes (10 miles) north of Honolulu to Kailua Beach. For "townies", just drive over the Pali, through Kailua Town, pass the residential area, over the little bridge, and right across from Buzz's Steak House, is Kailua Beach. I was a bit thrown off because I was not able to turn into the first parking lot - it was blocked off with construction barriers. In the past, I had met some co-workers there to sprinkle ashes of our dearly departed Fran W., RN. Luckily, I knew that there was a 2nd parking area because I had met another co-worker there to go kayaking. Yes, Kailua Beach has many activities to offer besides swimming, sun bathing, sand castle building, and picnicking. There are sailboats, wind surfers, and paddle boarders in the water at various times. It's quite breezy on the Windward side - the wind feels crisper and stronger here than Waikiki and Ala Moana. The sand seems more powdery, looks whiter and feels finer, too! So, if you want a peaceful, beautiful, and different beach, try Kailua. There's free parking, clean restrooms, and a lot of Hawaiian paradise! read more

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it's sooo clear... it's sooo blue..or more like aqua blue / turquoise!! i love it! The sand is so white and so clean! the water is warm.. ahhhh i wish i'm still there! free parking. there are kayaks were you can rent and you can kayak out to this little island that's not too far out. or you can kayak to Lanikai! read more

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This place is amazing. The water is always sky blue. The water is amazing. When my toes are in the water I am in paradise here. The parking is okay, as long as if you get here before 9am on weekends. My only gripe is the restrooms are filthy. I always try to avoid them when I go here. But this is an amazing beach and my go to place of all beaches in Honolulu. read more