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Kalanianaʻole Campsite

Tourist attraction Campground Public beach

😠 Unfortunately the locals are not very open to visitors @ this park apparently, so go with caution if you do. The setting is nice, but my wife was attacked by a dog that broke away from one of the locals pop up camp areas and chased her, then bit her ankle during our visit. The local family never of... People often mention beach, park, highway,


Address

89-269 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

Contact

(808) 668-1137

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (280 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Dinger C. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately the locals are not very open to visitors @ this park apparently, so go with caution if you do. The setting is nice, but my wife was attacked by a dog that broke away from one of the locals pop up camp areas and chased her, then bit her ankle during our visit. The local family never offered to assist my wife after their dog attacked her, then when the life guard went back with my son to ask about the dogs current vaccine records, they acted like they never had a dog, but eventually confessed up to the incident. "they loaded the dog and left right after it bit her, when we went to find the life guard" Even after confessing to their dog bitting my wife, they still didn't apologize, or offer to assist in her bills for fixing the bite. Pretty sad actually, but the we are family vibe they are selling while taking and enjoying all the tourists money in Oahu, really is just an act apparently.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shawn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Beach, but sadly the campsites are very noisy and too close to each other. Lots of partying and SUPER LOUD MUSIC until 5 am in the morning on Saturday. Not recommended for overnight camping, especially on the weekend, but if you want a good swim with a nice park during the day it's fine.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will J. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome beach with an amazing view of mountains all around. A quiet and clean beach with clear waters and soft sand. Bring your snorkel and watch the fish all around the rocks
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great campsite. We came over not knowing what to expect. Like most of the campsites there is a lot of noise from the highway and a few transient people that pass through however none appearing to be staying by close. Felt safe enough. Lots of locals stopping by and taking in the amazing beach.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Inna 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect beach to catch a sunset at! Kids playground on the north side, closer to the school field (just imagine as a kid going to school there!) Loved to see locals hanging out with families, playing music, chilling and having a good time. Public restrooms are in need of a thorough clean-up and remodeling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matt H. 6 months ago on Google
    The worst campground I ever tried, across twenty states and in Africa. Essentially a parking lot beside a busy highway. Don’t expect to sleep if you stay here. Hawaiians spread out like banana peels when they camp, with generators, disco lights, and loud stereos booming competing Hawaiian reggae-style-pop-music-remixes from each campsite village. Noise from the highway traffic drowns out most of that, at this particular park, though the headlights and booming car stereos driving through the parking lot at 03:30 still get your attention. Headlights from highway traffic, as well as from the parking lot, shine through tent walls all night. There are no picnic tables at most of the campsites. There were three at one, none at the others. We had campsite 10. That might be the worst site. As anywhere you go on Oahu, there are homeless people everywhere. If you ever wanted to try homelessness, or just live in a homeless camp near an obnoxious party and a noisy highway, this is the place to do it. The sunset is beautiful. The beach is nice enough. The restrooms are filthy and reek of urine. At least the dogs didn’t bite my wife, as happened to one other camper. I estimate that I got one hour of sleep, in six, ten-minute increments. Also, the road is “coned off”, at times, with traffic cones preventing left turns from the highway in either direction. If this happens, count your blessings and drive past, and you won’t regret staying there, like I do. It was awful, and I can put up with a lot, smiling. I pulled down my tent, shook the dirt off my feet, crumbled up my camping permit, and left as soon as there was any other place to go. You would have a better camping experience on a Waikiki sidewalk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pang V. 3 years ago on Google
    We arrived just after 9am today and had the whole beach to ourselves until 12pm. Beautiful. And a large turtle swam back and forth along the coast. There is a bathroom facility and an outside shower for rinse off.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pete C. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this beach, Bring your snorkel gear so you can see the fishes and the turtle who rides the waves. You'll see him pop up every now and then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kala K. 9 months ago on Google
    Beach area beautiful; people were really nice and considerate. The aloha spirit was shared through all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elle M. 11 months ago on Google
    The best beach to camp for the weekend. Clean bathroom, mermaid cave is connected, easy to find, on the main road, lots of parking, set up tent anywhere and music. Friendly family vibes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joeyaynn G. 9 months ago on Google
    Choke Ohana in tents and camping. Beautiful. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Beaches were clean and crystal clear. Bathrooms and Porta Potty needed cleaning.

  • 5/5 Herman K. 1 year ago on Google
    All my life growing up here the best, beach in the world for you, your family and friends. Please, help keep our park clean!

  • 5/5 Odetta H. 2 years ago on Google
    Third time, different area. road side, but the feeling is awesome, good Weather

  • 5/5 Courtney C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this park I met my first love at this park at the age of 13 he is my soul mate for life though at the time it was called nanakuli brach park I love and will always love this patk

  • 5/5 Charles B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice sandy beach on the Leeward coast. Large tree covered area. Park contains both picnic benches and bench seats. Rest rooms outdoor showers. Easy access to the park due to entrance being at a stop light. Lots of trees. Would bring my brother in law here with table and chairs, sit in the shade and play checkers or chess. Great playground for the kids. Definitely another nice place on the Leeward Coast to easily spend a day.

  • 5/5 Steve and Tammy W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of our favorites for big surf breaks and boogie boarding. Can be strong rip currents, so not always the best option for little ones.

  • 4/5 Mg 0. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice beach, popular with families in groups having gatherings. Don’t expect any natural peacefulness though, as it’s quite bustling in music. Also, ladies, please learn to throw your soiled female products in a rubbish bin, not on the ground in the dressing room or restroom.

  • 5/5 Annabelle B. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place to watch the sunset. Multiple free options for parking and it's never packed. We actually got silly this time and climbed a tree to watch the sunset. The location has a bunch of unique trees. Lots of picturesque areas on the water. Great place to stop and there are public restrooms as well.


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