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    Kewalo Basin Park

    4.9 (7 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    7.23.20
    Nadine C.

    A hidden treasure in Honolulu, Hawaii... Somehow, the check in for this park is non-existent. I had to look through Lyla D.'s dukedoms (and there are many) to find the Business Page and then check in! I posted a photo so I could find the check in easier... haha... it was a bit challenging! Anyway, Kewalo Basin Park is a local's place for surfing, fishing, and picnics. I don't think a tourist would like it because there's no sandy beach here. Maybe tourists would like to see Saint Mother Marianne Cope's statue or experience the excellent view of Diamond Head. That's about it because Kewalo Basin Park is a bit out of the way and down a relatively long driveway, past Kewalo Basin Harbor. I think the surfers like this place because they can just walk down some stairs and enter the ocean from a rock shelf. They don't have to paddle out as far. It's cool how they leave their flip flops along the wall near the stairs... haha! I like the sign "Surf With Aloha" where everyone agrees to get along out there. Well, I hope Yelp Headquarters makes this Business Page official! It would help a lot of people find some peace in these times of change. Mother Nature has a way of bringing harmony to all... Hawaii No Ka 'Oi!

    Feb W.

    I've been here two times already & I always hope that no tourists will ever find this gem. LoL. Every time I'm here I always enjoy the ambiance. Most people here are locals. It's either surfers or fishers (kidding) I mean people who's fishing or simply picnicking. There were also benches & tables available. Public bathroom and few shades from the trees that you can lean on. BEWARE! If you got car with you, please do park in a designated area! Or else, police officer will issued you ticket. Last week we almost got a ticket and thank goodness they were so considerate. Immediately move baby black ayt! The reason we didn't park on the parking space is that we were just eating our quick lunch & we thought we could just park at the spot that you ain't suppose to park for a couple of minutes. Pheeew. That was really close. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yelpers! @hello.juanderbandit www.juanderbandit.world

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    Sandhya M.

    28 November 2020 Newly discovered! I have been to Ala Moana beach and the surrounding area a ton of times but I never know Kewalo Basin Park was back here. As with most parks on the island, the park closes at 10pm and reopens at 5am. You have to pass all the piers offering water sports, ocean adventures, and tour guides with the paid parking to get to it. There is a small lot that requires a permit; assumingly for members of the charter club. There is another lot right beside it with free parking. Once you park, you can walk to the nearby jetty, park benches, and statues. While there we took pictures of the amazing views of Diamond Head, the Saint Marianne Cope statue, and the Protector Pueo (Hawaiian owl) perched atop the Ano Lani: Ano Honua bronze sculpture by Linda Yamamoto, erected in 1993. (I tried searching the internet for more information on the sculpture but was unsuccessful). In any case, it is a beautiful site. At the far end of the jetty there is a drop off into the ocean. We saw boats passing by and was able to see surfboarders and SUP paddleboarder in the distance. A few people were fishing as well. There is a stairs in the middle of the jetty where you can walk down into the rocky ocean. I assume that is where boarders enter. This area is not ideal for swimming and there are no lifeguards but, it is just to enjoy the beautiful, picturesque scenery. There is ample shade from the big trees, which is ideal for picnics or just to relax and enjoy the sunset. You can picnic on the available benches of bring a blanket and lay on the grass.

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