Oh Kaimana's how I love you so, even though I usually chose to go to the beach to relax. I feel like you cannot go to this beach without bumping into one of your friends ex boyfriends, someone you vaguely remember from that one class you took 5 semesters ago or was your sisters neighbor two years ago. It is also a GREAT beach for people watching. Way too many memories and stories to tell from the last 5 years i've lived on the island about this beach... The iconic wind sock will forever be immortalized in "The Descendents", (in the back of my head... GEORGE CLOONEY SUNBATHED ON THE SAME BEACH AS YOU!) Although, there has been far too many shark sightings for me to swim out there any more.. I know, I know "they live there" Also, this is and will always be my favorite beach to watch the sunset. Maybe it is the fact that everyone claps at the end? Maybe not.... read more

My favorite beach spot in Waikiki. I love to swim in the ocean, this beach is very clean and no rocks under the water. And there are no big waves. So great for floating and swimming. There are many parking nearby. read more

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This is an excellent beach for families and people who are still getting used to the ocean. The water is shallow near the beach and fairly calm. You see a lot of small children playing close to shore and a little further out is great for distance swimming. A great place to spend the day. There are usually not a lot of crowds and as many local people as tourists. It is located at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Check online to make sure the jellyfish are not out and the beach is open! http://oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/?i=oahu&bch=sanssouci&shid=4 read more

This a great beach for BBQs or if you have older family members because the BBBq area is on glass but it has a three stairs because of parking!! They have a small parking areas near the park but it's limited and in the weekend there's always people there so it means parking near the zoo is impossible! BUT this is a FIVE STAR beach for families and BBQs with friends because the waves are small and great place to float around and soak up the sun! The BBQ area is a separate from the beach area, but it's within walking distance. The park is never too crowded which is nice, and during some weekends they have art festival in Kapiolani park which is also walking distance from the beach and BBQ area! It's at the end of Waikiki so there aren't as muck tourist compared to the middle part of Waikiki. This is a family friendly park! read more

Nice beach. Friendly families and locals. Blue waters and nice sand. An excellent beach to try in leiu of Wakikii. No beaches disappoint on Oahu. read more

Sigh.... What is there not to love about this beach? That was a question! Yup.....still waiting. I would say the only thing that could be improved it less hawt people so I do not feel so inclined to work-out so regularly. HAHA. Beautiful Hawaii - love. read more

AKA SANS SOUCI BEACH. There are a lot of people at the beach, in the ocean, but this is a nice little spot to float, swim, snorkel. Water was not so clear yesterday but BF saw a little turtle, and we saw a lot of silver colored fish on the bottom of the ocean. Pretty cool! Parking: after 18:00, free. YELP 365 - 257/365 read more

Beach is a small area between a small hotel and unused municipal swimming pool. Free parking on the street if you are lucky to get a spot. Sand drops off into ocean quickly. It is not the best swimming area for children. There is a public restroom and shower on the premises. Good points are less crowd, parking, and toilet, shower, etc. read more

When I think of a beach to go for relaxation and to get away from it all, this is normally the beach that comes to mind. Close enough to Waikiki for the tourists, but also far away enough for the locals. Although, it seems there's a decent amount of locals, with a smattering of tourists. If you care about that kinda thing. The more, the merrier, in my opinion. It hasn't changed much since I first started going here during high school. My buddies and I would swim a bit, catch some sun and play ukulele. We'd alternate between Surf and She Don't Write. I still remember how to play Surf. Totally forgot how to play She Don't Write. Anyways, it was pretty typical for high school. Ironic, since I'm really nowhere near being local. The strong point about this beach is that it's never really packed, at least in my experience. There's people there, but never to the point where I'm in fear of having head on collision when jumping into the water. It's rather peaceful and relaxing. A good place to just chill, if you're into the kinda thing. Ironically, I'm really not, but if I have to go to a beach, this is usually one of them. I tend to go to Ala Moana Beach Park more often though, just because it's closer. Like any park on the island, don't leave your valuables in the car, pay the meter, and be sure to bring some fresh drinking water. Everything else, you can find at the ABC store. read more

Kaimana beach is quite awesome. More secluded than other parts of Waikiki and right next to the aquarium. Parking here is probably its biggest down fall. Also the showers are not in the best conditions so make sure to use slippahs or you'll catch some unnamed fungus that no one has even discovered yet. The beach itself is not very lengthy, although it is spacious enough to play games like Frisbee or football. there's one life guard tower on the whole beach. Because the beach is located near the diamond head end of Waikiki there are few shops around unless you head closer down toward the strip so I suggest bringing some small snacks to munch on while you're there. read more

This small beach is perfect the young family. It's just enough sand so children can play and is blocked on both ends so children can't get too far away. The grassy area is a nice setting for bbq's and shade is abundant from the trees. I love this beach. read more

Kaimana Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I think most locals call this beach "Kaimana Beach." Best beach in town. High ratio of locals to tourists. It feels cleaner than Waikiki or Ala Moana, probably due to the higher depth/volume of water. I especially love it on calm days when you can float around. Come during the late afternoon or evening. Looking makai you can watch the sunset. Looking mauka you can watch the tiki torches. Looking Ewa you can see the city skyline. Just beauty in every direction. I've never had a problem with parking here. Free parking at the Natatorium and on the street. read more

This is the best serious SWIMMING beach in Waikiki. I cannot emphasize the swimming part enough. If you live in town and want to get in some laps then Sans Souci is the place to go. Good local/tourist ratio and a nice deep channel + windsock makes a convenient marker for doing laps. If you would like to swim further out (half a mile or so) then you can follow the pipe in the main channel quite far out. If you are looking for a great family beach, there is a shallow area area to the right side near the Natatorium for that but there are better kid-friendly/family beaches. Occasionally you will see turtles here also but this is more of a bonus - I wouldn't go here expressly to see turtles. It is lifeguarded but I caution that if you are not comfortable in the ocean there can be a strong current on rough days and you need to be watch the reef once you get out past the windsock. If in doubt, don't go out. read more

My friend recommended this beach to get away from the other touristy area of Waikiki. It's a smaller beach, but definitely worth coming to. There's free side street parking and also parking meters. It's hard finding the free side street parking, but my friends and I were able to snag a spot right by the beach. Although the beach is small, there's still a shower available and a lifeguard on duty. There were some shaded parts of the beach, so my friends and I decided to lay down by the shade. After a few hours, we went into the water. Lucky for us, there was a whale not too far away giving a show and splashing it's tail. There were some people canoeing, paddleboarding, and sailing by the whale. It was amazing! It was my first time in Hawaii to see a whale! Pros: quiet beach, lifeguard on duty, showers Cons: parking! read more

My favorite beach in town! This is the perfect beach to go to when you want to stay in town and relax at the beach. The best time to go is on the weekdays since it doesn't get too crowded. I first started coming to this beach in 2006, and since then, it has gotten crowded. It's also a good beach to take kids, the water is calm and very clear. You can also bring a snorkel set and look at all the beautiful, colorful fish by the reef, which isn't a far swim away from shore. When it's not too windy, this is also a good place to SUP. You'll also see lots of people paddling in their one mans. This is a very family friendly beach with lots of activities to do if you have your own gear. It gets extremely crowded on weekends. It's difficult to find parking so I usually end up parking at Kapiolani Park and paying for meter parking. A quarter will give you 20 minutes. There's also lots of BBQs on the weekends, so if you plan on having a BBQ here, plan ahead and arrive early! There's not too many tourists here, it's mainly locals. But some tourists do venture out of the main Waikiki area and end up at this beach. read more

This is a nice beach. Not as crowded as Waikiki and just a short walk. It's a lot quieter over here as well. The park is just across the street so you can make a day of it! read more

Kaimana Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great beach. Not too crowded. All the mentally deranged homeless people can put a damper on things read more

Kaimana Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a great beach to come swim! It's conveniently located, but not in the hustle and bustle of the rest of Waikiki's beaches. It's small, cute, and has lots of lawn room to set up tents and have a beach get together. It's also family friendly since there are no waves and the waters are shallow! But once in a while you'll see a rated-R bikini bottom, so just make sure you're prepared for some boo-tay (though it is Hawaii so this should be an obvious). There is a lifeguard, so I don't recommend bringing your dog. But there are people who bring them after the lifeguard leaves (closer to 4pm). Being a local, it's rare to be impressed by a beach on the strip. They're usually dirty, too crowded, and full of floating unknown things in the water. But I approve of Kaimanas for their easily swimable waters (that are sometimes actually so clear I can see my feet!), nice sand, sem-clean bathroom stalls, and chill atmosphere. Please kokua and don't litter! Keep our beaches beautiful One downside: Parking is a pain but if you look close enough you'll find a spot (i'm not giving away my secret place sorry!) ;-) read more

Kaimana Beach is one of my go-to beaches. This is largely because it is close to my house. But it is also a great beach: There is lots of parking across the street along Kapiolani Park, the water is clear and blue, and the sand is spacious. The only draw-back to Kaimana is that it can be pretty crowded sometimes due to its proximity to Waikiki. But overall, I definitely recommend Kaimana. read more

Our favorite beach to go to with the family. Very nice sand and water. Good beach for families to go and enjoy.

Best beach in walking distance from Waikiki. Nice and quiet away from the Waikiki sprawl, slightly coarse sand, but no garbage, and plenty of nice swimming waters. Perfect place to get away from the Waikiki tourists! Also, nice facilities-- bathrooms, showers, life guards. read more

Worst beach on the island....no one should go here.....ever! : ) but I go all the time and love it! : ) hmmmm....thinking of something unfavorable....ok, difficult to find parking. Mahalo read more

Hands down my favorite beach to go with the family. But...I do notice that the crowd changes at different times of the day. In the morning before lunch time, there are lots of families with babies and little toddlers. Then, it's nap time so most of the families leave to put the babies down. Then after noon, the young hipster crowd comes out...lots of muscled out dudes and string bikinis. I think I've seen a couple G-string bikinis...on males and females....hahaha! Great beach to go to in the afternoon if you're single and on the prowl. Very interesting to people watch I must say. But the main reason I love coming here....the famous Windsock swim! All the marathon cross trainers and triathletes know about the swim. Not to mention if you're a paddler, the Windsock channel is the launching point of the infamous Hawaii Kai run. WARNING: Heed the warning signs for strong currents when you do the Windsock swim. There are cross currents out there that can make it difficult for you to swim back in. read more

I'm not a huge fan of Waikiki beaches, but this one is probably the best. Great for kids because the water here is extremely calm...a reef blocks all the waves. It's located just past the Waikiki Aquarium. It's a fun place to tan, hang out, float in the water...it's not too crowded. Like I said, Waikiki beaches aren't the best on the island, but this may be the best one in Waikiki :) read more

4.5 The only thing that robs this place of 5 stars is the size of it and trying to get parking. Not as crowded as Waikiki but for some reason parking is hard to come by. The occasional breeze to cool you down as you sun bathe and it's location next to the aquarium make it an intriguing spot to visit. read more

Why I love Kaimana beach... *It is just a few steps away from metered parking all along Kapiolani park...I'm lazy *A somewhat enclosed beach that isn't as crowded as those that are further into Waikiki..you can have a personal bubble here instead of crowds of strangers breathing down your neck and sand being kicked in your face from passerbys *Sandy bottom *You don't get pummeled in the head with waves, good for swimming *Great for barbecues *Close to nearby eateries and shops *Lots of interesting people to watch and a great view *Relaxing atmosphere and a great place to read or take a nap while soaking up the some vitamin D Whether it's a weekend or a quick dip after work, when relaxin at Kaimana beach I always think to myself...Lucky we live Hawaii =) read more

My favorite beach in Waikiki. Clean beach with no reef to step on and available parking. read more

Kaimana Beach - Beaches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Synopsis: This place is a nice get-away. It's after the aquarium, going towards Diamond Head. The water is placid, perfect for children, and for barbeques. There hasn't been a point of time where I thought, 'Uber busy,' except for Labor Day, Monday. Sometimes you can catch the beach in clear waters, other times not so much. It really depends on the current. If you don't want to drive too far away from town, and you don't surf big waves, this is the best place. Environment: Very clean and an epic view of the sunset and parts of Waikiki. There is a short shore-line, life guard stand to protect you from the sun if you don't have an umbrella, huge grass area near the beach to do barbeque, and a hotel that has a nice bathroom that's accessible to "guests." People: Although you will not see as many HOOOTTT people as by Waikiki beach, you will see a variety of tourists and locals. I have never seen the same kind of people, and sometimes if I am lucky I see the BEST EYE-CANDY! Mmm...he was from Spain. YUM! Night time swimming: This place is great for skinny-dipping when they are 1) no cops and 2) someone not leveling the sand. Before, my friends and I used to come here to drink and we saw people GETTING FREAKY! If the cops decide to come, make sure you hide ALL the illegal things. Hahaha... It can be a little scary if you're by yourself, but I have never heard anyone receiving any problems. Cops generally come around 10ish now due safety issues that arose, especially now that the economy is dwindling. read more

Love this beach! It is a lot more swimmable (less coral) than Waikiki beach and tends to be a lot less crowded. The water is beautiful & clear as are all beaches in HI, but this one is definitely my go to beach when I feel like staying on that side of the island for some sun time. read more

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This is a must for tourist to check out. Outside of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki but still get the vibe of Waikiki. No matter what hotel you're staying at, it's walkable.You can check out all the stores on the way. No strong currents, clean water and a chill atmosphere. Talk to the locals BBQing with the ohana and enjoy the time. Really nice sunsets and really hot people. If you drive a car, GOOD LUCK!!!! read more

Good, beautiful, clean little beach away from the craziness of Waikiki beach without sacrificing the views. It's located in front of the Kaimana hotel but also has public acess. Parking can be a little tough sometimes But that's only because you have to park on the street in one of the metered spots or along the street. Sometimes you have to circle around a few times before scoring a spot. The water is super calm, hardly any waves, which makes it great for my 1 year old daughter. There is also a park here with grass and shade if you have gotten too much sun. It's not as crowded here that's why I like coming to this beach in comparison to Waikiki beach which is literally a stones throw away. read more

Kaimana beach is 5 minutes from my home. I love it here. It is great too now that they reopened the nadatorium restrooms. Now I dont have to walk into the hotel to use their restrooms. haha. A great place to hang out, bbq, lots of parking, nice aloha spirit people that hang out here. read more

Blessed!!! Beautiful beach area with lots of room for your next Potluck or Get Together. Close to the Waikiki Shell, and the perfect beach spot next to the Natatorium. Waikiki Aquarium is just a few steps away too! What more could you want?! Oh, and not to mention you are in PARADISE! I grew up having our Family Picnics and Potlucks here every summer. Lots of great memories of playing games and eating the most ono foods with my uncles, aunties, and cousins. Now, as an adult, I can further appreciate being here even more. A lot has changed since my hanabata days - a little more grungy, a few more homeless - but still. When you come from the mainland, (or probably anywhere else!) Kaimana's is a gem! There are a lot of local activities during the week, and especially the weekend, so be prepared to either come early to stake a spot and get parking, or be banished to circling around and around and around trying to find a parking spot! The Natatorium has tiled showers and bathroom stalls to use as well to help you clean up after your ocean dip. Please kokua before you leave...clean up after yourselves so that we can continue to enjoy for years to come. read more

Kaimana beach is actually a decent beach. Its is located next to the Waikiki aquarium. Good luck trying to find parking at this beach. Id estimate the parking stalls to be about 40 cars or so...but neighboring Kapiolani park doesnt help either. Many park users will try to park here to avoid paying the meters. The beach itself isnt very big, but it doesnt get as crowded as Waikiki beach. Thats a plus for me! The kids love this beach because it is kid friendly. Waves are not very rough. And it isnt as rocky either. read more

My favorite beach to come to when I'm home! I LOVE coming by myself or with friends. It's usually easy to find metered parking unless it's a 3 day weekend since EVERYONE and their mother is at the beach/park BBQing. Pretty quiet on a weekday if you're looking for a little R&R. The weekends tend o get quite busy but not nearly as busy as Waikiki beach. read more

I love this beach! I usually try to avoid the beaches of Waikiki, mainly because of parking and well, the tourists. But Kaimana is just outside of Waikiki next to the Natatorium and the Waikiki Aquarium. It's usually not crowded with too many visitors and it's a favorite of paddlers and paddleboarders. I like this beach because there's both sand and grass. I also appreciate the benches that are near the rock wall fronting the sand. They're right under some palm trees - perfect for reading a good book under the shade. It's also a great spot for Friday pau hana - great view of the fireworks. Parking can be tough - especially on the weekends. But if you time it right - say after 3pm you can score parking at Kapiolani Park. read more

Only 4 stars because haven't been to many other beaches since we moved here and want some room to go up. Love this place because I can bring Oliver the dog. Any place I can bring my favorite little guy is alright in my book. Also good because even though we went on a Saturday parking was not that bad, found some parallel spots for free on the far side of the park. It wasn't too crowded and seemed like a mix of older peeps, families and some young people. read more

This is one of the nicer spots off Waikiki I think. A good stretch of sand near Outrigger and Elks clubs where more locals are bound to be there versus the tourists. It's still nice and reefy like the rest of Waikiki but at least it's much quieter here! There is a nice park behind it, so it's perfect for barbecues or picnics :) Love this beach! read more

What ?? Who doesn't like kaimana beach??? One star off for not enforcing he parking because all the hotel staff uses it.

Fantastic beach for a morning ocean swim! Friend and I arrived around 6:30am this morning to wet our pants. Conditions were fairly average but my favorite part was the shade that covers this beach in the morning (created by the surrounding hotels, diamond head and low clouds hanging at the horizon). No clouds means no sunscreen, hoorah! We swam out to the wind sock, much easier heading out as the riptide draws one out. Coming back was harder but as long you keep steady and you'll be fine. I loved it. Parking also easy if you get hear at the crack of dawn. Fresh water showers on beach for rinsing off afterwards. read more