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    Keaau Beach Park

    3.6 (12 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    White sand! Aloha :)
    Jeffery A.

    I just wanna write this quick. As of today, 02/11/16 this hard to reach beach (I could break out in a rap tune here, but I just wanna get this in) is a two star beach, with only five reviews. I just laugh. Two of the one star reviews are because the writers (I use this word liberally!) want it to stay secluded! Man, where's the Aloha in that? You gotta drive all the way to the west side, and just past Kaneana Cave you'll see the beach. It will be empty (what's not to like if you want time alone or with the SO). White sand with pristine waves, turquoise water, great foamy white wash, and extended soft sandy bottom, or you can stay in Waikiki. Plan a day (I'll do it for you!): Explore Kaneana Cave; Hike up Upper Makua Caves; Hit Kea'au beach!!!; Take a refreshing shower at any of the other beach parks on your way back to Waianae (Kea'au Beach has no showers, and don't forget beach towels!); Hit up Eli's for some great, cheap, local grindz. If you start early? You'll have time for a nap in the afternoon, and all evening to thank me. Man! This stuff is easy! Aloha

    Stunning backdrop!
    Latifa S.

    Stunning!! This was probably my favorite of all beaches in west side today. Not sure If it was because of the waves, the powder soft sand or the background. Or the fact that it was empty!! Perhaps all of the above!! Got here around 4 pm in the evening today and I almost stayed through the sunset!! The beach was stunning!! Major waves! Stunning backdrop. I was shocked to be the only one here but wow. What a view. I got pulled in a few times from just standing there but it didn't scare me enough! Such a stunning, secluded little spot! I didn't stop by the park facilities but if you walk up about five minutes, you'll get the best view and the best beach all to yourself!! It's beyond stunning!!

    Minnie Mouse theme for my niece's 2nd birthday party.
    Jeana P.

    Sunday March 22, 2015 I arrived at Kea'au Beach Park to celebrate my little niece's second birthday. It was hot and slightly windy on this day. There are camping areas as well as restroom facilities (I have not visited the restroom). I witnessed people enjoying the beach near the sand area and also witnessed a male surfer riding the waves. There were several people admiring the view of the ocean...myself included. I'm unsure of whose in charge of taking care of the beach parks but I noticed that majority of the grass area was all brown. Just certain areas had the nice green grass. Many years ago Kea'au Beach Park was crowded with homeless individuals. Now that the park is free of the homeless it just needs to be up kept with the grounds keeping. Make the place more presentable then there will be more family gatherings of picnics or parties. Of course everyone must do their share of cleaning up the area for future uses.

    Starnani J.

    AlohaReader: This place is Childhood Summers for us Westsiders. And just a beautiful place to spend time and make memories. Long days and longer nites. We don't do much camping myhubby& I any more, but our extended ohanas do. And we stop to by to enjoy the living energy this beach has to influence. The pond is awesome and does gets rough. Ample room to camp. Just bring your Personal hygiene and tent, and relax to the best Sunsets in the world

    Camping area 7
    Sarah T.

    The main purpose of this beach park would be camping or stopping by to slurp down the plate lunch or shave ice you picked up in Waianae (hello picnic tables). There is a nice sandy beach that seems almost untouched relative to the more popular beach to the south. If my knee could tolerate tent camping (acl reconstruction has failed 2x), I would go for spot 4 as it is the least central. Beautiful backdrop and views from 360 degrees.

    Beautiful sunset
    rachelle t.

    My first time actually spending some time at this beach park. Beautiful sunset and the sand is soooo soft. Nice to just cruise at and look for sea shells. The mountains and ocean are very beautiful and relaxing to look at. Appreciating God's creation

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    This is a dangerous beach with a strong current. Let's not ignore the fact that someone was killed by a shark here.

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    Pokai Bay Beach Park - Sunset.

    Pokai Bay Beach Park

    4.2(70 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Pokai Bay Beach Park is a nice little local park without a lot of tourists and a perfect place to…read morehobnob with locals. The beach is protected by a sea walk, so the water is a bit calmer than other beaches making it perfect for small children. The park has restrooms (although, they need some attention) and a small playground. My granddaughter spent a good hour playing on the playground. A lot of picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. Signs request no feeding of ferrel animals in the park. The highlight of the park for me is the presence of Ku'ilioloa Heiau historical Hawaiian ruins, which are protected within the park. The temple ruins are on a small peninsula at the center of the park. The ruins are maintained by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Fishing is a popular pastime in the park. Fishermen perch themselves on the seawall or on the volcanic rocks below the point to fish. The beach area is lovely with the mountains in the background and ocean in front. The park is a perfect place to watch the sunset. There is plenty of free parking at the entrance of the park.

    Nice little beach park with amazing 360-view. If you can't find parking at Ko Olina to enjoy the…read morebeaches at the resorts, this beach is about 8 miles more north, but it is worth the drive. The waters at this beach is a bit calm due to the sea walk. There are bathrooms here, but it isn't the nicest (typical public restrooms). If you walk just a few minutes away from the beach towards higher ground toward the cliffs, you get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains. There are plenty of trees for shade and a grass to set up tents and BBQ. There are some homeless? by the parking lot, so always be careful about locking up your cars. The people who come are a mix of mainly locals and tourist. I went during the day, mid afternoon, and felt very safe. There were plenty of parking. Everyone was just enjoying themselves.

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    Pokai Bay Beach Park - Restrooms and parking

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    Pokai Bay Beach Park - View of Pōkaī Bay Beach from Kū'īlioloa Heiau.

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    View of Pōkaī Bay Beach from Kū'īlioloa Heiau.

    Mt Ka'ala Trail

    Mt Ka'ala Trail

    4.4(45 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Let's get a few facts and opinions out of the way from the start:…read more- There are better hikes on this island, much better (Olomana Ridge comes to mind) - The start of this hike is arid, ugly, and brutally hot with little shade - There are lots of buildings (and a road, that you ain't allowed to drive on) on the summit Now that you know all these things, this is the highest point on Oahu and a worthy objective! If you're a peakbagger-type, this high point is an absolute must and is very easy compared to the high points of Kauai, Maui, and Moloka'i. If you can stay cool, this is a pretty easy hike, in my opinion. The route-finding is very straight-forward and there's only a little bit of scrambling. About staying cool: I would bring a few gallons of water. Drink as much as you can while you're still at your car, then soak your shirt and a headband in it. This'll help for the mostly treeless first part and it'll be long-dry by the time you reach the cooler, moist upper parts of the mountain. Another options is to start hiking up before sunrise but, if you're on vacation, you're probably not to interested in that. Yes, the summit is covered in military buildings but the views are still fantastic. I highly recommend doing a 360-degree walk around the perimeter fence. Another advantage of this hike is that it's not insanely popular. It's possible you might only see one or two other parties on the whole mountain.

    This hike is not for the weak and definitely not for beginners. Mt. Ka'ala is known as the highest…read morepoint on the island of Oahu but the trip and the end result is well worth your efforts. The whole trip can take about 6-7hrs, up and back. Item I highly recommend you bring with you: -Electrolyte WATER (***I took a whole gallon with me***) -Small snacks ( Nuts, fruit bars, protein/granola bars, musubi, manapua, etc) -Sunscreen (7 hrs in the sun will get you. My face was sunburnt after.) -Hiking spikes (It was slippery even though it wasn't raining.) -Gloves ( You'll be climbing lots of rope!! Your hands will get raw.) -Hiking Bag/Backpack -Wear long sleeves and leggings (The water wicking type to stay cool and protected from the sun and bugs.) -Hat -Sunglasses -Selfie stick -Satellite radio ( I had one just in case but we all had cellular connection the whole trip. ) -Cellphone & rechargeable battery -Bug spray -Good Attitude ( This hike was hard but it wasn't impossible.) I came here with a group of hikers, now my new found friends, and we all pitched in on a giant UHAUL 16-seater van so that we wouldn't have to take our personal vehicles. We did this because the parking lot for this hike is well known for break-ins, so we made sure that nothing was left in the van when we began our hike. From the start, it's all incline and it kept getting more and more steep the further you went in. Majority of the trail is covered by trees and brush so there was plenty of shade. The closer you got to the top, the better the view got and it was pretty fulfilling to feel so high up. Once you reach the Mt. Ka'ala sign and the forest conservation, you get to experience the Hawaiian rain forest where you're required to stay on the wood/metal path laid out to minimize human damage to the environment. You'll know you've reached the top when you see a fenced in building owned by the government. There's a path along the fence line that'll bring you to the final view. Once there, you'll finally be able to take break, sit down, breathe in the cold air and enjoy the amazing view from the clouds as they pass you by. Goodluck, stay safe and happy hiking!

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    Mt Ka'ala Trail - Our crew at the top

    Our crew at the top

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    Mauna Lahilahi

    Mauna Lahilahi

    4.6(23 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Now this was a fun and short hike! The older I get and the older age of the guests I take on hikes,…read morethe more interested I am in completing hikes that get straight to the point - the view! This hike falls in that category. Make your way to Makaha and park on a neighborhood street. Please be respectful of where and how you park to show respect to the locals living in the area. Please ensure to not leave any trash and if you see any, please pick it up and dispose of it properly. It's just a short 3-minute walk to the base of the little hike. I believe it took us 15-20 minutes to make it to the top. I felt comfortable enough to allow my 5 year old daughter hike on her own with my supervision. There were a couple challenging spots, but as long as you push through, you should be good. The view from the stop is absolutely stunning. Since the hike is on the makai side, you can capture a full 360 view around. P.S. Waianae/Makaha is synonymous with choke homeless people and Hawaiians. Please plan appropriately.

    SUPER short hike, but really breathtaking views! Came with a friend, and we hiked up about half the…read moremountain. She decided not to do the bit of "rock climbing" involved, and stayed behind with my dog. Still a very worthwhile view for just 10 minutes of work (or less). I went on, and while the rock climbing was very short, it is not for everyone. It is not extremely clear how to climb it (for someone without a lot of rock climbing experience aka me), but if you were to fall, the probably of it being fatal seems low. Gorgeous views to your left and right when you get to the top. Skip the "right fork". Just a little beach walk. We were done with both sides in less than an hour.

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    Mauna Lahilahi
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    Pu'u'ohulu Kai - City night view

    Pu'u'ohulu Kai

    4.7(153 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Very cool hike. Unexpected difficult hike I would guess 2 miles round trip with some steep…read moreclimbing. I wouldn't bring kids unless they experienced hikers and no small dogs. But very rewarding hike with a beautiful 360 view at the top. Bring extra water and snacks and can have a nice picnic at the top.

    This west side Pink Pillbox Trail isn't as famous as the east side's Lanikai Pillbox Trail, but…read moreit's only about a 15-minute drive from Aulani and way less crowded -- definitely a nice bonus. Just set your GPS to Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) Trailhead, and you'll find plenty of street parking along that stretch. Still, I'd recommend parking closer to the entrance for safety because we noticed broken glass scattered on the ground further down the road, probably from past break-ins. We actually parked once, saw the glass right by our car, and quickly moved closer to the entrance instead. Right after we parked, it started raining. The forecast said it would last about 30 minutes, so we just waited it out in the car before starting our hike. The trailhead is right between a yellow "Falling Rocks" warning sign and a white "Speed Limit 25" sign on a utility pole. The hike starts with a steep incline, but overall it's not too hard and just a bit narrow at parts. There are three pillboxes total. It took us around 30 minutes to reach the first one at a relaxed pace, stopping for photos along the way. The first pillbox is painted in blue graffiti inside, and from there you can continue up to the famous pink one. When we got to the pink pillbox, there were surprisingly tons of flies swarming around the entrance for some reason, so we didn't stay too close. The wind was really strong up there -- strong enough that I had trouble keeping my balance! It looked like reaching the third pillbox would require climbing over quite a few rocks, so we decided to turn back instead. On the drive back, we passed Ulehawa Beach Park, where we saw a whole row of homeless encampments right by the ocean -- literally parked and camped along the beachfront. We even saw a few people running across the road and one guy riding his motorcycle the wrong way, yelling at drivers passing by. If that's a regular thing, really sad to see this.

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    Pu'u'ohulu Kai
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