A Hawai'i beach.. it's great! ;) Exploring the west side of the Island, I pulled off the side of the road to this beach. Plenty of beach with views. Some tree shaded parking, to boot. And about 30-40 off the road parking spots. This spot is seemingly popular with tourists and locals alike. Not crowded, but I did visit on a windy Sunday in November. One note: it was windy and I had to leave after an hour or so because the sand was whipping around and made it sadly not the best experience. Overall, a beach well worth the visit on the West side if you're looking for an approachable, easy beach. read more

I love that this beach is accessible right as you're driving through the highway! How beautiful! My friends and I took a scenic drive to see the sunset and we ended pit stop here. We drove all the way from Wahiawa all the way to Makaha. It was about a 1 hour and 30 minute sunset drive to see all the beaches. I enjoyed every minute! read more

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Beautiful beach, a lot of swimming, a little snorkeling, a couple of turtles, and some limited surfing. A great, clean beach to kick back and enjoy the view. Way less crowded than other beaches nearby. read more

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This is the beach to take your family to if you're in this area. Clean beach, lots of space, soft sand, and great spots for the kids to play in the water. We had a ton of fun at this spot and would highly recommend it! read more

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Makaha Beach Park is a beautiful and peaceful spot. The sunset was absolutely amazing and made the whole experience even more special. It's a great place to relax, enjoy the ocean, and take in the natural beauty. read more

Well, what can you say about Makaha - great surfing great place to be. The evening, a great place to bring a lady and watch the sunset. read more

Makaha Beach Park - All day long having fun - Parks Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

Such a beautiful beach located on the west side oh Oahu. As you drive down to makaha you will reach a small little bridge, the beach will be on the left side of the road. There's a small parking lot across of the beach, or find street parking. Also located across the street are restrooms and showers. Just remember to pick up after yourself when you leave. Leave the space better than what it was before you got there. read more

Beautiful stretch of beach with plenty of parking, bathrooms, and showers. The bathrooms we're pretty disgusting, but otherwise, it was the perfect place to spend the day splashing in the water with my kids. We enjoyed watching the surfers and snorkelers. read more

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Located on the west side of Oahu, and I mean far west, this beach is a gem. The drive is worth it. Plenty of parking available just off the highway. The beach is a great place for kids and families. The kids love the waves and the clear water is refreshing for a nice swim. It's pretty sunny though and lacks shade but that's what tents and umbrellas are for. Plenty of space so you don't feel too crowded. It's a true local favorite beach. The view of the mountains and the ocean make this a great beach to spend the day at. read more

Stunning sunrises and sunsets, beautiful clean beaches, and less commercialization. The further you drive westward, the more pristine, natural, and isolated the beaches become; the waves are awesome and scary much of the time. read more

Although it SUPER far from town, I love going to this beach. It has a bathroom and shower nearby. I like that the water is clear and there are barely any tourists. I almost don't want to write this review because it might attract more tourists. If it's packed, parking is hard, but if you go off peak, there is almost always parking. read more

The west side of the island is pretty quiet, probably because there's not much around yet but the beach here is beautiful and the parking here is easy unlike a lot of other beaches. There weren't too many people during my visit so there was plenty of space to lie down, the water was clear and warm. Nice place to go and chill out in a quiet beach. read more

Makaha beach park was our second stop after Yokohama Bay. Makaha beach will be one of the beach you will hit before Yokohama Bay. This is another beautiful beach with crystal clear water with a hand full of tourists and more locals. We came here to snorkel after passing through to Yokohama and saw a few snorkeling cruise boat stop not to far from the shore. The snorkeling was good if you swim out a bit. I heard the water can be rough at times but when we went it was very calm. Our kids really enjoyed themself that this beach and I do recommend stopping by if you on your way back from Yokohama Bay. PRO: Lifeguard Station, restroom and shower . read more

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West side of the Aina pass Ko O'lina .. Quite Beach place.. .. less people has a bathroom n Changing room too ..Good recommendation on read more

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OMG - the sunsets here and the lack of people are AWESOME - there were only a couple of dozen people here the Sunday evening I visited and I was told they had never seen so many people there. Beautiful sands, beautiful water, and the BEST place to watch the sunset. The incline going down to the water on one end of the beach was kind of steep, but fun to run down - especially for the young kids that were out there. The surf was fun but not too strong. If you walk to the left (as you're facing the water), you can walk along some rocky parts of the beach and even hike up to the top of a very tall hill and scope out the sunset from there. This beach is SHEER BLISS! read more

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Lots of fun! Beautiful scenery and very family oriented: great way to spend the day small surfing or boogie boarding

Great spot on the west side of the island! If you have the stamina to swim out pretty far and snorkel, there are lots of turtles at their "cleaning stations". I have only found them when I have been with people who know the area really well, but it was freaking awesome. There is some surfing here as well as lots of beach space that never seems super crowded. Not much shade, so bring an umbrella. The water is always super clear and refreshing! read more

Probably one of my favorite beaches in Oahu. Its the leeward side of the island - less wind. Clean and crystal blue waters. Perfect for swimming (yah tiger sharks are on this side of the island but just be careful). Not a lot of people come to the westside because Waianae has its reputation with the locals. But when you roll with westside locals, you feel "protected". Love love love this place. read more

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Beautiful place to stop and take in the view and dip the old toes in the sand. It's needing minor clean up from people leaving trash.

Great Beach during the day, haven't camped there yet. Great Beach for Kanaka Maoli and their families. Bring your Flags

Way out in the West side of Oahu lies a very beautiful stretch of beaches known as the Waianae Coast. This beautiful stretch leads up to a beautiful park. It's quite the drive but if you're on the island it's a must see! There are quite a few homeless on this stretch but don't let it deter you, it's really no different than in the city and if you stay to the parks it's really a wonderful experience. We came out for Earth Day and did a little clean up of the beach glass so it felt nice to give back a little something for all the Earth has to give. Even my hood boy Duff pitched in today! read more

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Amazing beach and hidden gem. Avoid the city and make it to the west side...it's the best side. read more

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This beach is one of the more unappreciated beaches on the island located on the west coast. Parking can be tight when the surf is up or it's a hot summer weekend. You can park along the long stretch of the beach. You may want to consider if someone can double park behind you because it can be hard to find that person when you are ready to leave. There is a small parking lot across the street. This is where the rest rooms are located. Bring your own roll of tissue. This is not well maintained. What makes this beach special from the rest is the sand. Not the quality but the quantity. There is lots of it. Take the walk along the beach as it exfoliates the skin under your feet. Notice you dont really see any rocks that can mangle your feet. It's a nice walk especially in the evening watching the sunset. You know whats under the water? More sand. Tons of it. This is the largest sandiest bottom on the island. This makes it a great spot to swim when it is calm. There is rip tide here and an under current, it seems, and you'll need to be careful. There are 2 lifeguards and are aware of the danger areas. Great spot to surf because you don't have to swim out far. Also excellent for sand boarding. If you're a photographer this is giod because you can get real close to the action. Sometimes it gets intense when mutiple surfers take off on a single wave. Best time is in the morning. Stay on the south to have the sun behind you and the action infront coming to you. There is not much shade. Youi'll want to bring an umbrella or pop-up-tent something along that line. Bringing your own liquids is a good idea. I've seen alcohal there but I wouldn't risk it even in a brown bag. Wonderful to see this beach being used actively. read more

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Beautiful beach setting great for waves! The water is more active here so if you want a calm beach I wouldn't recommend it for that but it's great for boogie and skim boarding, just sitting with the waves, or surfing of course! read more

Pretty quiet. Lots of swimmers and boogie boarders. Fishing, too. Parking and bathrooms are across the street. There is some street parking available but the actual parking lot is pretty small. No toilet paper in the bathrooms so bring your own. The sand on the beach is really nice and soft. However, as you're walking into the water, it's a tad rocky so be careful. Once you're actually in the water, there's not much sand. In the area we were in (all the way to the left if you're facing the water...we were fishing too so wanted to be away from most swimmers), my feet were touching what felt like a huge concrete slab. It wasn't smooth all the way, though. The concrete had dips and bumps along the way so again, just be careful. Other than that, great beach to get away from the hustle and bustle of beaches in town. read more

Makaha Beach Park - Gorgeous day - Parks Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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ugh I cannot get over how pretty this beach was. Came here by a friends rec who said it was a turtle beach, but i think that was a little down south because we didn't see any turtles. but there were also NO TOURISTS! The beach was so empty (we also came on a Tuesday afternoon) but seriously this was the prettiest, bluest, and most clear water I've ever seen. Water is bit colder than other beaches I visited in Hawaii but the water was so calm. Highly recommend this beach if you want to get away! read more

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Love this beach! Not very big but you can surf, boogie board, or just hang out on the beach. Beautiful setting and fantastic views of sunsets. Lifeguards on duty. read more

A gem of a beach. Waianae side, it's nothing like the overly crowded, touristy Waikiki -- plenty of room, clean, and clear. Unlike the also gorgeous Windward side, Makaha is west-facing, offering fantastic sunsets. Apparently, surfing and boogie boarding are available a little further north on the beach, but where we were, the water was much more placid -- an easy place to swim or float around. While we were enjoying the sunset, we got to see whales playing out on the horizon, throwing their bodies entirely out of the water. Fabulous! I had no occasion to use the facilities, but apparently, they are available. We parked on the street, but it was free. This place is out of the way -- about half an hour north of Kapolei -- but that's kind of the point. This spot is worth the trip. read more

Makaha beach is really one of the best beaches on Oahu. The sand is golden and the sea covers all the shades of blue. If you're lucky turtles swim right pass you and dolphins can sometimes be seen far out near the horizon. Hawaiian monk seals are also a frequent visitor the shores but don't get close there's a law of being 100ft away or something. There are tons of parking but it does fill up along side of the road so you might have to park in the parking lot across the street where the bathrooms are. I've been going to Makaha beach for years and grew up here so I know the safe parts of the beach, which is usually the middle, the left side is rougher and right side near the buildings is more rocky and usually where surfers swim out from. However Mother Nature is always unpredictable so be careful, if it looks choppy or if you're doubtful of your swimming skills don't go out for the day. Just a note in general, Hawaii beaches usually have a pretty strong undertow that I'm not sure visitors are aware of. Things can also look pretty calm above the surface but below undertows are responsible for pulling people under and/or pulling them out to sea. Check with the lifeguards if you're not sure, Makaha beach has some pretty awesome ones that patrol and are alert. With that said please respect the beaches and don't litter or touch the sea turtles and remember sharks only bite when you touch their private parts. read more

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I live at the end of the beach at Makaha Shores Condominiums. This is the real Hawaii! The world famous Makaha Beach brings surfers from all over the world to surf the biggest waves on the planet. You would think it would be crowded and touristy, but it's not! As far away from Honolulu and Waikiki as you can go on the island. This is the place to experience the real Hawai'i and live Aloha! This is where the locals hang, and it's never too crowded. Everyone shows you respect as long as you respect it's their beach and their islands! I'm just a visitor for now, learning more and more each day. They don't teach the real history of Hawaii in schools. You have to learn first hand from the locals. read more

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Great beach to lay out on. Lifeguards were super attentive to the beach goers and even warned us about the riptide to keep our kids safe. Surfers were in the water but didn't seem to mind us getting in their way when they got close to land. Felt safe parking the car along the road and leaving my bag for a few minutes while I dipped my toes in the water despite warnings that crime is high on the beaches near here. No homeless camps on the beach. Everyone seemed to be locals or vacationers enjoying the sun and the sand. read more

It's another of the many great Leeward Side beaches. Nice waves and spectacular any time of the day or year. Makaha Beach Park is about an hour's drive from Waikiki, however, so do plan ahead of time. Great views of the ocean and mountains. Parking is right off the Farrington Highway, at the start of the beach itself. There are a few palm trees nearby for shade, but they happen to be right next to an apartment complex. read more

Beautiful beach. Unique waves with backwash for surfing. Lifeguards super vigilant. There was a shark and had to get out of water.

I live a block from here...... call it Heaven On Earth ! Life guarded, clean sandy beach for all ages! read more

Ah Makaha. It's almost as far away you can get on the west side of things on Oahu, if you can make it that far on any given day. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, it is pretty cool to be. I was here on the brisk Saturday afternoon at Makaha beach park, scoping out the area after checking out Waianae Mall for lunch options, for yelp, and just the heck of it. I ended up catching some beach action here and it was definitely an interesting place to be. Makaha beach park is definitely a hidden gem for anyone who loves beaches, surf, sand, and sun. Only problem is that is basically on the west side of the island and you would have to travel a good 45 to 60 minutes of drive time to get here, but it's probably worth it. For me though, it took me about 1 1/2 hours to get here one way on public transit services. Beach time is always a nice time to relax and de clutter your mind. It's good for the soul and nurishds the spirit with the gentle crashing waves that touch the sandy beach each moment of everyday. It's definitely a soothing and should be a part of everyone's weekly schedule, if you can. The ocean is an asset to Hawaii and definitely a cheap option to have, when filling out something to do on a weekend or even a weekday night with nothing to do. Do yourself a favor and schedule yourself some "me time" on the west side at Makaha Beach park, if you are in the area. The overall experience here at Makaha beach park is the same as it is anywhere that is majestic and soul soothing as beaches and waves crashing upon the shore. Sure, it can be crowded here, as I had noticed, not that I am complaining, but it was away from the tourist areas of Waikiki, Haunama Bay, and Lanikai, but it has its share of local people who enjoy the beach experience as much as the next person. Beaches are usually great and spending time here to get away from the real world is always recommended once in a while. I spent about 3 hours here in total, an hour of Pokémon Go before putting it away and sat down amongst the breach goers that day. The beach itself was maintained, although you can't tell really with do much people doing their own thing. For that it's worth though, the day here at Makaha beach park was worth the time and effort getting here. It was nice to people watch and seeing a plethora of local people on Oahu's west side having fun and relaxing. While this beach is out of the way for most people, the benefits of it being secluded is very good. Less people know about it, the better. I ended up with a spot in the sand, but next to a tree, so I try not to get too sunburned. It was possibly the best 3 hours I've spent on the west side in a while! Makaha Beach park is located at 84-369 Farrington Highway. It's definitely a bunch of miles past Waianae town heading up the coast to Kaena point. There is very very limited street parking here and a private lot across the street. Do yourself a favor and come early to secure a parking spot first. They go really fast! Like most public beaches, the Makaha beach park is absolutely amazing and FREE. Yep, no admission required and that's a great thing! Basically head west on H-1 towards Waianae and keep going on Farrington Highway till you get into Makaha. If you are like me, basically TheBus route "C" country express takes you the faster route via Kapolei. Route 40 does take you there, but it can take 1.5 times longer, so it depends how much time you have spending on the travel time. The beach itself is maintained properly by the City and County of Honolulu, Parks and Recreation department. There is a public restroom somewhere, but it can get a little nasty. There is some issues with homeless people, but for the most part though, if you don't bother them, they don't bother you. For the most part though, it was a nice day to be at the beach, especially on a Saturday afternoon. West side or the east, it doesn't really matter. As long as you get to the beach for an afternoon of sun and surf, you should be golden. No wifi here though. What a drag. 5.0 stars, although be wary of the crowds during peak times of the day. Support local! A read more

Wanted to get in a quick snorkel before I flew home. This beach was pristine. Calm and pretty local. The turtle cleaning station which someone was kind enough to take us out to didn't disappoint, I found 4 Honu at once trying to get their shells clean Enjoy a lovely day at the beach read more

Makaha Beach Park - The West Side Gem I used to come here all the time as a kid. My mom was a lifeguard her entire life and this is was one of her favorite beaches. It makes me happy to know that it hasn't changed very much. SCENERY: Breathtaking, especially at sunset. The suns sets in the West (in case you didn't know), creating warm orange hues that slowly transform into deep purples as the sun sinks into the horizon. (Bring your chick here for some romantic action). CROWD: The people here are super chill- to be expected of the west side beach goers. Everyone's super friendly and you can easily leave your car unlocked (they'll actually shout at guys acting shady). PRICE: It's the beach so it's free but if you're trynna throw a pa'ina, you going drop a bill or two. OVERALL I love this place and if you haven't visited yet, check it out. #pathtoyelpELITE #gottayelpumall read more

Very clean water If you want to swim, enter the ocean in the middle section of the beach where there is no reef. Surfers usually prefer the northern end of the beach because this is where the waves break on the reef (near the hotel). However, it's only recommended for experienced surfers. Especially during low tide the reef is close to the water's surface and it read more

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Just down the road from my house, I think this beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we have on the island, despite some people thinking that Wai'anae is not that great of a place. It may be far for anyone who doesn't live on the west side, but I think that's one of the things that makes this beach great: it's not crowded!! If you want a quiet beach with tons of sand to the left and right of you and want to relax in peace on a sunny day, this is the beach for you. If you're lucky you might even see some turtles swimming by. They used to come more often back in the day, but there's still a few here and there. Best place to park is further down, along the side of the beach or in the parking lot that's across the street. If you park closer to the beginning of the stretch where there are trees, you risk some branches falling and it sucks sometimes to walk and get thorns stuck in your slipper or worse, your foot! Just a note: there tend to be more locals and natives at this beach than other beaches so please, if you are a tourist or are not native, just be respectful. We don't play down on our side--don't leave your rubbish, don't act disrespectful, clean up after yourself because a local aunty or uncle WILL call you out on it. Mahalo in advance for taking care of our 'aina. read more

Great beach on the west side of Oahu! Perfect for families looking to swim and/or relax or for surfers looking to catch some waves. Not too crowded at all, opposed to some of the North Shore beaches. Waves start off rough but calm down as the day progresses. Lifeguards on duty, restrooms and showers available. Free parking. Would recommend if you are looking for a less crowded and well maintained beach. read more