Nice place to sit by the ocean and watch the boats and surfers. Lots of free parking, restrooms and benches to sit. Clean and safe for the family to walk along the water and awesome views of Diamond Head.

Built in 1990, the Kewalo Basin Park is a triangular peninsula that is located on the ocean edge of the Kewalo Basin at the westernmost point of Ala Moana Regional Park. Shhhh, this park is somewhat undiscovered by most residents and even fewer visitors would visit here. There's a small parking lot that's open and free to the public and access to the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hookupu Center (Green Jobs & Training Center) and next to this center, you'll find the Harbor Master. But, this park's main draws are its beautiful wide promenade (similar to the Kaka'ako Waterfront Park), a pergola, public restrooms and showers, and a jetty from which you can get unobstructed views at the ocean's edge. Looking West, across the Kewalo channel, you can easily see the Kaka'ako Waterfront Park and back up into the Kewalo Basin Harbor. If you stand on the jetty and look East, you're at ocean edge and can get fabulous views for that perfect photo opportunity of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Ala Moana Regional Park, and Magic Island. In the past, my husband and I would come here on Friday nights to watch the Hilton Hawaiian Resorts' fireworks display and/or watch from afar the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Festival on Memorial Day. It can get windy so be prepared and hold onto your hat or don't wear loose clothes as the gusts may move you along like a kite. There are a couple of significant bronze statues here. The first statue that greets you at the entrance of this park is Saint Marianne Cope, OSF who tirelessly worked on the island of Molokai with patients affected with leprosy (Hansen's Disease) bringing them new healthcare standards, joy, and dignity. The second bronze statue is called 'Ano Lani; Ano Honua (A Heavenly Nature; An Earthly Nature). This statue represents a Hawaiian legend where a Hawaiian man called "Kapoi" showed kindness to an owl or pueo in Kewalo. That pueo or owl became Kapois protector as he saved Kapoi's life during a famous battle in Waikīkī. The eight diamond forms in the sculpture represent our eight Hawaiian islands that are "protected" by the pueo/owl that sits atop. If you look down at the promenade, you'll also see the diamond shape which is traditionally found on tapa cloth (bark cloth). This park also houses the newly opened (November 2019) and first of its kind Hookupu Center which focuses on encouraging and preparing local youths to become leaders in the green jobs sector. Kupu (Hawai'i's leading environmental education non-profit organization) opened this center with the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. This center is also available for public events/catering through a rental program. Since the Ho'okupu Center, this triangular peninsula has seen a 90% drop in homeless people. But, you still shouldn't let your guard down. If you have a chance to check out this park, I'd recommend it for its views and tranquility. If you surf, there are stairs to access the water as there is no sandy beach to walk on here.

Unkept and mosquito infested, like the other parks on this island. I've watched the 'projects' get started and never completed, like the other parks on this island. If the projects do get completed, its way below par, from what you would expect after taking so effin' long, like the other parks on this island. Not a welcoming place, as the Micros have pretty much taken the entire park for their own, like the other parks on this island.

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Nice fishing and surfing spot, a lot less crowded than ala moana and plenty of shaded bench areas to sit and enjoy the waterfront.

Close to Ala Moana and Magic Island. A great place to fish or surf. Not too crowded, and lots of locals. Also an alternative place just outside of Waikiki to watch the Hilton Hawaiian Villages Friday night fireworks show.

Narrow public park. Restrooms available. Picnic benches available. Free parking usually available. Paved walkway along the oceanfront. No sandy beach. Popular spot for surfers.

Beautiful views of the ocean and great place to watch surfers and sunsets

Great place for a hammock hang or a picnic. There is no beach. I think parking is free, but you have to stay in the park. I read a bunch of reviews to see about this and all I could find is that if you leave the park you will get towed. There is no beach, but its a great drop in spot for surfing and body boarding. Was a nice quiet spot, not a lot of people, and a great view of diamond and downtown Honolulu.

All the way bark of Kewalo Basin Harbour. A very quite beach area and clean with benches to rest. It has a walk way with toilets and some vendors. If you are looking to get away from crowded Waikiki beach this will be the perfect to relax. 2miles from Waikiki

A quiet place close to Ala Moana's busy boulevard but remote enough that access requires a good walk if taking a city bus. There was small quiet crowd of people scattered about there on a working weekday. Nice cool breezes and green lawns after the recent December rains. A view of Diamond Head in the background of a skyline of hotels. Waves did not beat against the ocean wall built to hold them back.

30+ years and I never knew there’s parking here…nice..got ocean access off wall or steps so that be kewl too.

Still beautiful. Clean water. Everyone gets along.

Great park to get away from the crowds probably because there’s no beach. Thus the three stars. Most people who come here to surf, fish, or picnics. You can jump in to go swimming. There are stairs you can use to go in and out of the water if you don’t want to climb the rocks. Parking lot is free. There’s also a building on site that hosts weddings and other events.

It’s a park with a unique sea view, a sea view with city high rise buildings besides Diamond Head mountain in distance, blue ocean water, boats, surfers, and a coastline lined up with rock embankments and beaches

Kewalo Basin Park is a waterfront park located in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Here’s why tourists should consider checking it out: 1. Beautiful Location: Kewalo Basin Park offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Honolulu skyline. Visitors can enjoy the sight of boats and yachts docked at the marina and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area. 2. Recreational Activities: The park provides opportunities for various outdoor activities. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the waterfront, go jogging or cycling on the scenic paths, or simply relax and have a picnic while enjoying the ocean breeze. 3. Water Sports and Fishing: Kewalo Basin Park is a popular spot for water sports and fishing enthusiasts. It offers opportunities for activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and sport fishing. Tourists can rent equipment or book guided tours to explore the ocean and engage in these exciting activities. 4. Dining and Shopping: Adjacent to Kewalo Basin Park, there are dining establishments and shops where visitors can indulge in local cuisine, grab a refreshing drink, or find unique souvenirs. This provides a convenient option for grabbing a bite to eat or engaging in some retail therapy after enjoying the park. 5. Cultural Experience: The park is located in close proximity to the Ala Moana area, which is known for its cultural attractions, including the Ala Moana Center (one of the largest open-air shopping malls in the world) and the Neal S. Blaisdell Center (a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and events). Overall, Kewalo Basin Park offers a picturesque setting, recreational activities, water sports opportunities, and convenient access to nearby attractions. It’s a place where tourists can unwind, enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii, and engage in various activities that showcase the vibrant coastal lifestyle of the area.

Beautiful place to relax. There isn't a whole lot of parking and it is all paid but there are lots of great views and there is no beach here. But there are bathhouses and rinse off water. Most of the dive trips and snorkel trips leave from this dock.

One of the best places to sit and have lunch. Surfers are a plenty and the waves are impeccable

Surf spots on that area , grass area , bathrooms , showers ...jump strait on the ocean , no beach .