Waimanalo Beach Park at a Glance
What do you call five miles of sloping white sand, hundreds
of towering palms and a boundless turquoise sea? For visitors,
this is paradise. But for the locals of windward Oahu it’s
Waimanalo Beach Park, located along the equally scenic Kalanianaole
Highway. Only 20 minutes from famous Waikiki Beach, Waimanalo
is the kind of place that makes you blink to make sure you’re
not dreaming.
The real attraction here is the underwater view, a maze
of almost-surreal corals and a wide array of marine creatures.
Snorkelers have found a technique to coax the fish out of
their hiding places: just hang around one spot without moving
and after a minute, they’ll come up to check you out. Some
of them are very friendly and will swim even beside you
for a while.
The calm waters make Waimanalo Beach an excellent swimming
spot. Even kids can swim here on their own, as the reef
provides a natural shield from the surf. Beyond the reef
are great surfing and bodyboarding spots, one of the few
places on the island where the two are performed side by
side. There are lifeguards on duty all season, so it’s also
safe for beginning surfers.Did you know that Waimanalo
Beach was the filming location for Magnum P.I. and Baywatch
Hawaii? And even famous author James Michener wrote his
novel Hawaii in Waimanalo.
Waimanalo Beach is a silent refuge on most weekdays; if
you’re lucky, you can have most of the beach to yourself.
But on weekends, the grills and picnic tables get a serious
workout. Locals gather for all-night barbecues and visitors
come to sunbathe, snorkel and have fun.
Waimanalo Beach Park in Bullet Points
- Fantastic white-sand beach
- Azure-blue, clear water
- Good beach for playing in the water
Waimanalo Beach Park Facilities
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- Restrooms
- Showers
- Phones
- Lifeguards
Waimanalo Beach Park Water Activities
- Swimming
- Bodyboarding
- Surfing
Driving Directions to Waimanalo Beach Park
Address: 1-741 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
Waimanalo Beach Park Map (top)
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Waimanalo Beach Park Weather
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Now
79°F
Windchill:
79°F
Fair
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Location: Waimanalo, HI, US
Wind: 9 mph E
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.96 in steady
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 5:51 pm
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Sat
Hi: 80°F
Low: 76°F
Scattered Showers
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Sun
Hi: 80°F
Low: 75°F
Scattered Showers
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Waimanalo Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Waimanalo 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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