Kaimana Beach, Oahu

Kaimana Beach is relatively wide, unlike Waikiki Beach, which is narrow in many areas. It’s a nice family beach and many locals like to go here because it is protected by a wide reef and because the nearshore ocean bottom is shallow, sandy and without strong currents. The beach is also an access point for surfers, who want to surf at the popular surf spot Old Man’s.

Kaimana Beach is also the place where an important historic event took place on December 28, 1902. The steamship Silvertown, which came from San Francisco and had laid a submarine cable from California to Hawaii, anchored here after a twelve-day crossing of the ocean. The end of the cable was brought ashore through the Kapua Channel in a canoe steered by David Piikoi Kahanamoku, an uncle of Duke Kahanamoku (who is perhaps the most remembered and respected Hawaiian surfer).

This cable was the first telegraphic link between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland and the first message over this new system was sent on January 1, 1903 to President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington. Up until today, remnants of the cable, which was abandoned in 1951 for newer communication systems, still lie on the ocean floor in the channel at Kaimana Beach.

Kaimana Beach in Bullet Points

• Within walking distance of Waikiki Beach
• A nice family beach, great for swimming and snorkeling
• Historic event took place – first submarine cable from California to Hawaii was brought ashore here

Kaimana Beach Facilities (top)

• Restrooms (in the Natatorium)
• Showers
• Parking

Kaimana Beach Water Activities

• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Fishing
• Kayaking

Kaimana Beach Location

Address: 2863 Kalakaua Ave, HI 96815

Kaimana Beach Map (top)

Kaimana Beach Weather (top)

Now 69°F Windchill: 69°F Partly Cloudy

Location: Honolulu, HI, US Wind: 7 mph N Humidity: 57% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.07 in rising Sunrise: 6:36 am Sunset: 6:42 pm

Fri Hi: 79°F Low: 67°F Scattered Showers

Sat Hi: 80°F Low: 68°F Mostly Sunny

Kaimana Beach Photos (click to enlarge) (top)

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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.