Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park at a Glance
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park lies at the foothills of
Diamond Head, between the Diamond Head Lighthouse and
the residential community of Kaalawai. The 11-acre beach
park features a narrow beach backed by sea cliffs. There
are three popular drive-in lookouts that offer sweeping
views of this stretch of coastline.
To reach the beach, one must find the paved walkway on Diamond
Head Road, located between two of the lookouts. The swimming
conditions aren’t that good here because the ocean bottom
is a shallow coral reef. However, surfers find a paradise
here as the reef generates waves almost every day and it
is a lot less crowded here than in Waikiki. When the tradewinds
are strong, this area is also a popular spot among windsurfers.
The middle lookout is the site of a memorial to Amelia Earhart
(1898-1939), who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic
Ocean. In 1935, she was the first person to fly alone from
Hawaii to North America. In 1939, she tried to fly from
New Guinea to Howland Island, on her way to Hawaii, but
she never reached Howland Island and was never seen again.
The monument on this lookout was created by Kate Kelly,
Honolulu’s leading sculptress of the 1930s.
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park in Bullet Points
- Located at the foothills of Diamond Head
- Towering sea cliffs and a narrow beach
- Good surfing but poor swimming
- Three lookout points, one is a memorial to pilot
Amelia Earhart (1898-1939)
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Facilities
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- Showers
- Parking
- No lifeguards
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Water Activities
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Location
Address: Diamond Head Road, HI 96825
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Map (top)
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Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Weather
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Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 17 mph NE
Humidity: 55%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.93 in falling
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 5:52 pm
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Low: 71°F
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Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park Reviews and Comments
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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.
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