5 Star beach suitable for families and surf sports. Sea, sun and sand with amenities and good parking whats not to like about this location. Washrooms for changing include outdoor showers (could do with more routine cleaning). A beautiful spot to visit and relax even if it is on the way to another location.

This is a beautiful, clean beach with a long amount of coastline. It's also a beach great for all ages. Parking will be full if you come too late in the afternoon. There are bathrooms, showers, and a rinse off station at the top of the sand. There's a market here also. I'd advise wearing water shoes, because once you're about 10 feet into the water, there are rocks in the sand that you can easily slip on and hurt yourself. The waves are gentle, but get stronger the farther out you go, which made it great for the windsurfers. It was great to come here and get away from the crowds of Waikiki Beach without having to drive for an hour like we did going to North Shore. It was also a great way to cool off after the Lanikai Pillbox hike.

We found this during my research of beaches to stop at on a drive around the island. The parking lot is decently sized, but it has a good turn around so there are always people coming and going. This beach and area is very beautiful, with soft white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. The ocean floor was very soft and had gentle waves. Looking up and down the beach, there were scenic views. This is a very popular place as we saw some wind/kite surfers, and loads of people relaxing and enjoying their beach day. We walked up and down and got in the ocean for a little bit. We wish we had more time to spend here. On our next visit, we will definitely be back and will be dedicating a beach day here.

Great beach! Perfect for younger kids to play in the sand, and the waves are calm. There is lots of shade!!! The sand is soft, and it's not too crowded. There is a parking lot so there is easy access

Woooow. Excellent wide, flat, shaded beach with sky-blue water. Relatively plenty of parking, plus showers and bathrooms. Popular with wind wing users. All free, no ticket needed.

Soft white sand and shallow water, ideal for kids and a beautiful flat beach to walk along for a ling way. On a windy day you can be very exposed. Ideal for windsurfing sports and fun to watch. Big parking lot, washrooms with change area and outdoor shower. A great little food market down the road before you enter parking lit, including take out.

This beach is beautiful with gentle waves. I’ve been to a few beaches in Oahu and this one has got to be one of the best. The water is clear and super blue—downside is the bathrooms are kind of dirty but at least it’s steps away from the beach. Also has clean water outside the bathrooms to wash off. We went around 1 PM and the parking was completely full. Although there are a couple parking lots, they’re very small and most of the time people try to park on the side of the road. We got lucky as another car left, so you might have to keep driving around until you get lucky as well. Definitely worth all the hassle though.

We were told that this was “the best beach of Oahu” with beautiful vistas, less people, and soft sand. They are correct. The only difficult part is that parking is limited. For a quieter setting with gorgeous water, this is your spot. We spent two hours here and soaked it all in! They also have bathrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off before getting back in your car. It is about 1/2 hour from Waikiki and so worth it!

Great beach and park. Calml waters and lifeguards on duty. Popular spot for morning walks and parking is very limited so get there very early. There is construction in the area. The happiest dogs in the world frequent this beach. Just dogs off leashes living their best life.

My son Warren, wanted to come to this beach and I'm so glad he did I usually hate beaches! I don't like sand but I come to the beaches for my wife who loves sand and water. We came to this beach found a perfect spot with shade where there wasn't too much sand. They set my chair up. And for 6 hours I sat in splendor and amazement. The breeze was amazing, the beach was not that crowded, and it was just awesome all around. My suggestion is that you buy food to bring with you because there was no place around to buy food. There is a steakhouse across the street. The only thing available for miles around. But the beach is splendid!

Absolutely gorgeous beach!! Fine,0 white, sand and that beautiful aquamarine water that Hawaii is known for... Dog and family friendly. Parking can be a challenge but people are constantly coming and going so if you have some patience you'll get a spot after a short wait. Great place for wind surfing, if that's your thing! They have a designated launch area for wind crafts and canoes. Always check the calendar for portuguese man-of-war... Their arrival is quite predictable; they usually arrive around 9-12 days after a full moon (but occasionally they have been observed on off-cycle days as well).

Wonderful beach. Very peaceful if you get there early. Breathtaking views surround the beach park. Hopefully you can catch the kite surfers! So cool! There is also a little market as you turn into the access road if you want to grab snacks or sandwiches to take. Be nice!

This beach is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life in the moment. It's a smaller beach and less crowded than the previous beaches I've been to in Oahu. The soft white sand and clear blue water were the best part of the beach. A good size parking lot and public shower made this beach easy to access. Most people here come to relax. You don't see much surfing or paddle boarding but we did attempt at paddle boarding here. The trees in the back provided a good amount of shade. On a winter day in Hawaii, the sun was out and a small breeze came through. I was enjoying my time here after hiking two days in a row. It was definitely a nice break. Kailua is an amazing area to live and vacation in. It's your getaway from the city life where you can enjoy more of the nature side of Hawaii and a breath of fresh air. A perfect spot for a nap on the beach.

I love this wide open beach 🏖️⛱️ the sand so soft and very safe place for all

Kailua Beach Park was the second beach we visited on Oahu, and it offered a different beach experience compared to the North Shore. While the waves here are not as calm, they provide a unique and scenic backdrop for beachgoers. One thing I particularly liked about this beach was the presence of trees. These trees provided ample shade, so there’s no need to set up umbrellas if you can snag a spot under one of these natural sunshades. On the day we visited, there wasn’t a huge crowd, which was a pleasant surprise. It allowed me to fully relax by the sea with the wind in my face while enjoying the tranquility. The park has restrooms, which is convenient for changing or freshening up. However, it’s worth noting that the restrooms didn’t have soap during our visit, so bringing antibacterial soap/ hand sanitizer might be a good idea. Finding parking here can be a bit challenging, especially later in the day. I recommend arriving in the morning when your chances of securing a good parking spot in a quieter area are higher. Kailua Beach Park is quite spacious, offering plenty of room to run around, and it’s a popular spot for people to bring their dogs, so you’ll often see them enjoying the beach too.

Amazing place with beautiful view and wonderful vibes. Highly recommend this place to anyone. Must visit.

Beautiful white sand beach with views of small island in the water. Lots of kite & wind surfing, making it even more gorgeous to swim here. Kids will enjoy too

Water is warm, beach and shore are dandy, not rocky, and the view is beautiful! There are outside showers to rinse off, bathrooms, changing facilities, and picnic areas.

Great beach. The little Island has a swimming hole on it. Parking is a little tough. Locals use first come first serve parking so be patient and wait your turn a spot will come up.

This beach is awesome. So calm and clean and not to many people. A great place for quiet and enjoying. They also have a free parking lot and restrooms nearby.

Great parking, very few people, incredibly beautiful (like a dream) and lots of shade in the trees lining the beach. The only negative thing is that the currents are super strong there so please be very careful and buddy up.

This was a great quiet beach. Family friendly. Just walked there the first day with no stress to park. However on the day we decided to kayak from there the parking was difficult. Was definately worth the difficulty. Truly enjoyed this beach and the surrounding areas.

Very nice beach access! The park has grass and ironwood trees for shade, paved paths including a locally-rare bike path that sadly ends too soon, restrooms with freshwater shower heads, benches facing the water, a reasonable amount of parking, and an old pier you can use for launching small water craft. The excellent Kalapawai Market is right there within walking distance if you need some food. There’s also a canoe clubhouse on the Ka-elepulu canal which débouches at the park, and the off shore area is popular with paddlers and kite surfers. The strand itself is a pleasant white sand beach with a gentle break that makes it great for kids and for strolling along getting a sand pedicure. If you want bigger surf, you can paddle a ways out to the tiny Popoi’a Island where there’s a consistent break that is popular with surfers and outriggers. Beyond the pier at the end of the beach is a small rocky headland with some minor tide pools that sometimes harbor small fishes and invertebrates at low tide. There are only two problems with this place. First, you want to pay attention to that canal: when it’s been raining (usually in winter), the runoff reaches the ocean and it’s pretty foul—you don’t want to be swimming around in that soup, especially if you have any open wounds. The prevailing breeze will usually send that ugly water NW and out of the south half of the park but not always. I would never jump in when the water is brown! The second issue may not bother you as much as it does me, but the snorkeling here is pretty lame. There are usually turtles around, but the water really just isn’t deep enough to maintain good visibility and protect coral until you get out past the island, and then you have swell to worry about. But a lot of the island is like this: Hanauma Bay is popular for a reason. As a volcanic crater, it’s a rare bit of protected shoreline.

One of the nicest beach I have been to in Hawaii. The sand is white and fine, and the water was warm/cool when we were here in August. The waves aren’t huge but there are plenty of activities to do. You can snorkel 50-70 ft right off the beach, and we even spotted two turtles. Kayaking to the nearby islands or mountain is also popular but we couldn’t get a kayak since we didn’t reserve one in advance.

I fully understand why this beach is so popular! Gorgeous white sand and blue azure water. We also saw 2 turtles swimming. It does get windy here, which is why I think it’s popular for the windsurfers. I didn’t give this 5 stars as I think the bathrooms need to be better maintained. One bathroom had pooling water and the other, only 1 stall was usable. I also feel more shelter could be added to this popular park esp for seniors. Great place for kids and a family outing. Keep in mind parking fills up quickly on busy days so come early.

Kailua Beach Park is a slice of Hawaiian paradise. The golden sands stretch for miles, inviting you to relax or take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters. The gentle waves make it perfect for swimming and kayaking, while the backdrop of lush mountains adds to its beauty. There are ample facilities like showers and picnic areas, making it family-friendly. It can get busy, especially on weekends, but the stunning scenery and water activities make it a must-visit when in Oahu.

Loved the crystal clear, calm, turquoise waters and white sand. Great for swimming and paddle boarding. It has to be of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Free admission, children, elderly and dog friendly. The only downside is limited parking, especially on weekends.

There are picnic tables, fire pits for emptying your used charcoal, restrooms and the clearest water and softest sand my toes have ever felt! Grocery store within minutes.

Beautiful

This is a nice beach with lots of parking. The bathrooms were pretty gross and not close, but overall it is nice for kids and grownups. The sand is a soft, fine powder.

Great beach for relaxing. Light waves, powder beaches, plenty of shade. Lots of parking, but fills up fast.

Peaceful

The taste of the salt...The temperature of the water...The feel of the sand under my feet.. 😢 HOME!!!

So beautiful to watch the moon rise

Breath taken

It a beautiful beach with a great beach. There are limited parking spots available but should get here early morning ( around 7-8am). There are washrooms, and showers on the beach too. I don’t think it’s a good place for snorkeling though. A beautiful road to get here

Beautiful walking path along the beach with many shops from everything to fashion/casual wear, souvenirs, street food, food cafes, beach chair and surfboard rentals, and, of course, Starbucks.

We love Kailua Beach! Compared to some of the other beaches around the island, Kailua is a bit quieter and definitely less crowded. Plus, the people at the beach are more relaxed. The views all the way around are also incredibly serene! Out of all the beaches that we've visited on the island so far, this one is our favorite. PS. For those looking to bring their dogs to the beach, there were signs about animals being prohibited; however, as we walked the beach, we saw quite a few dogs running around. It seems like the vibe is more "be respectful and keep your dog on a leash" than anything else. Just to keep in mind :)

What a beautiful veiw.

Beautiful waters. Can be here all day. Even saw a sea turtle swimming 💜💜💜

(Translated by Google) Very nice 😻😊 (Original) Muy bonito 😻😊

Great family beach. We took our toddler and paddle board. The easy waves were fun for the little one and it was easy getting the paddle board out onto the water.

Beautiful spot along the east side of the island. We stopped here before going to the a Byodo-In temple. Happened to be a very windy day, so sand was flying everywhere and it wasn’t the greatest time to be sitting down near the ground. Otherwise, it was a gorgeous beach with incredible views and many safe opportunities to swim or relax in the water.

Great beach, busy but not too crowded and very family friendly. Our 1.5 year old loved the water and there was plenty of distance between groups

The best on oahu in my opinion. The waves werent crazy enough to scare and the sand is very fine. Wainae waves were insane and north shore is for surfers pretty much. Waikiki is dirty but doable. And convenient cus its close to hotels. But kailua is just a dream theres picnic tables and bathrooms with changing areas.

One of my favorite beaches. Been coming here since 1970. Great place to swim for kids ... beautiful sunrises and great for people watching...

Hands down the best beach on Oahu! I love coming here any time of day. Parking can be a challenge, but if you’re okay with walking a few blocks, no issues at all with finding your zen here. Friendly locals and tourists alike, as well as well-behaved dogs frequent Kaikua Beach park.

Such a beautiful beach!! Hubby and I find this beach to be our favorite one so far in Hawaii. The waves are flat, calm, turquoise blue water and white sand.. felt like I was in heaven here. Parking wasn't difficult for us. Maybe because we went around 9:30am, but it's definitely a great beach for non-surfers and little kids.

Kailua Beach is an incredibly beautiful place! It is also a place where you can feel spiritually invigorated. Please be mindful of the Hawaiian culture and people when you are here. You will find that your visit has been therapeutic for you and it will have a lasting positive effect on your life.

This place is beautiful! Everyone needs to visit the blue waters. Plus, you may see a guy who controls the pigeons. It's weird sounding, I know, but I've never seen anything like it in my life.

This is our absolute favorite beach. The sand is so soft, the waves roll, the water is so blue, and it’s an incredibly calming and beautiful beach. Lots of parking, bathrooms, showers, trash cans, and not too far of a walk from the parking lot. This beach is a must every time we come home.

Very peaceful! Gentle waves, big parking lot. Great ocean and mountains views. Although there are lots of visitors, they are spread out so you don't feel crowded. Hidden gem!

Beautify, serene, and a great place to kick off your shoes and walk along the beach. There's also a park here and BBQ areas.

We visited on a day that was very windy and overcast. The surf was rougher than normal (according to a local).We didn't stay for that reason but can see how it would be a good one to spend time at. There is ample parking, restroom facilities, and a walking path. However, the restrooms were not clean or kept well and there was a homeless guy on the women's side. For what it's worth...

This beach was awesome? Not crowded, soft sand and beautiful blue waters. The kids loved it too. Its a must if you visit Oahu.

Great beach to view the sunrise, as long as it is not cloudy. We arrived an hour before sunrise in order to view the changing sky colors but our timing was not great because clouds blocked the potential fantastic views. This is also a good beach for running and wind or kite surfing.

Good beach access.. Good parking, but gets full on weekends. Bathroom and shower.

Peacful calm water great to kayak or snorkel to the Moke islands

Beautiful beach !⛱

Beautiful as always

Whoa,,, If you're into being at the beach ⛱ Windsurf,,kayaking,,paddleboarding This is a must 🤙🤙🤙

Very beautiful and clean beach.

Nice sand with good waves for skimboarding and body boarding.

Awesome beach!

Great walking, swimming and chilling out beach. If you plan to paddle board or kayak and aren't experienced, definitely check the wind forecast before you go.

ocean !!!!!

No cleaner beach. Good for the keiki.

Soooo beautiful!!

Fantastic beach

Amazing beach! The wind and waves were just about perfect, the swimming (I only wanted) look nice and safe, and the view is just spectacular.

I love this beach, plenty of parking today

My favorite beach on the island. 2 and a 1/2 miles of pristine beach always calm enough to swim and enough wind for kite boarding windsurfing etc.

Beautiful Park! Loved it

Beautiful, spacious beach. We loved our time here.

Beautiful beach and park A bit breezy when the trades are up though

Best beach in the islands!

My favorite beach in O'ahu. This beach has it all, a chance to kayak, great kite surfing, body surfing, buggy boarding , surfing, snorkeling and even a large area with people bringing their dogs.

Awesome beach very crowded if the wind is goood

LOVED this park! Started the day here. Sat on a bench in the shade and watched the beach come alive. This beach has a little something for everyone - sun, shade, swimming, snorkeling. Lots of kayaks and paddle boards too. Plenty of parking. If you're headed to Lanikai better off to try and park here and walk over.

The ocean was so peaceful, but yet turquoise. The parking is just enough to have a limited amount of people at this beautiful hideaway. My brothers and I bodyboarded, snorkeled and swam for over an hour. To be honest definitely was a highlight of the day. I highly recommend it Follow @younginvent on all platforms for more

This place has become one of my favorite places on Earth. It gets a bit populated at times which is a testament to its beauty and charm. It's very relaxing and a great place to paddle board. Bird Island is close enough to paddle board to it in a few minutes.

Great beach to hang out!! Family friendly with showers and restrooms. Great place to bring your floatie!!

It's a beach in Hawaii, that's almost enough to get five stars all by itself...but the beach was clean, the water beautiful. We went to the island on kayaks, what a blast. We went with the Twogood Kayaks crew, highly recommended.

This is the first beach I visited on my first trip to Hawaii and it did not disappoint the water is crystal clear and beautiful. A very short walk away from the beach are bathrooms & parking. I would recommend going all the way down to the end on the right side of the beach to avoid the crowds but you will need to get there early because there are not many parking spaces in that lot.

It is the best beach within short-driving distance near Waikiki. Depending on the time of the day, parking might be a little tough to get, but be patient, if the parking lot is full, one can park on the dirt lot on the other side of street. Just follow others. The water is super nice. There are several activities for beach goers: sun-bathing, swimming, canoeing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing. If lucky, one can view turtle playing with waves. The park has restroom, shower.

Nice sandy beach. Good for long walks. Not too crowded.

It's my favorite beach