Maunalua Bay Beach Park (view map) is located in one of the finest Oahu neighborhoods - Hawaii Kai. It is a very scenic bay and the water is usually azure blue. From the beach you can see the finest of the finest of Oahu’s neighborhoods - Portlock - where the house prices range in upper seven digit numbers.

Maunalua Bay Beach Park is not a good beach to swim because there is a shallow coral reef, however, it is a good beach for water sports, such as parasailing and jet skiing. Another in-water tour to Maunalua Bay Beach Park is offered by Hawaii Duck Tours. It is a great way to explore the bay and stay dry.

Maunalua Bay Beach Park is a good location to have picnics as well (if you don’t mind the car noise from the street next to it). There are some picnic tables and grassy areas, as well as showers and restrooms. Sometimes people also get together here and celebrate birthday parties or other events.

This is the duck tour boat and behind it you can see Portlock.

Parasailing in Maunalua Bay