Yokohama Bay at a Glance
Keawaula Beach, better known as Yokohama Bay, is the northernmost
beach on Oahu’s west coast. It is located a short distance
just before the road ends and the hike to
Kaena Point, the island’s northwestern tip, begins.
This beach is truly off the beaten path. You need a car
to get here as the City Bus only goes up to
Makaha Beach. Yokohama Beach is about an hour drive
from Honolulu. It is one of the most remote beaches on the
island and never crowded.
In the winter months the beach gets pounded by high surf.
This is the time when many local and visiting surfers come
here to experience some thrills in the churning white water.
Lifeguards are present most of the time and for good reason.
The rocky sea bottom, strong currents and high waves can
be dangerous especially for beginning surfers.
Yokohama Bay has fine sand and is surrounded by beautiful
natural scenery. The mountains are really close and you’ll
have great photo opportunities. Yokohama Bay is also considered
as one of Oahu's sacred locations and it is described in
so many legends, that even if you hear one or two of those,
that would be enough because it will give you enough goose
bumps, or as as we know it here in Hawaii "chicken skin".
Yokohama Bay in Bullet Points
- Fine white-sand beach on Oahu’s leeward coast
- Truly off the beaten path
- High waves and strong currents in the winter months
- Calmer water in the summer
- Bordered by green mountains
Yokohama Bay Facilities (top)
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Free street parking
Yokohama Bay Water Activities
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
- Swimming
Driving Directions to Yokohama Bay
From Waikiki, drive onto the Ala Wai Boulevard. Turn right
at Kalakaua Avenue and go 0.8 miles. Turn left at S. Beretania
St. and go 0.4 miles. Turn right at Piikoi St. and go 0.2
miles. Turn left at Lunalilo St. and go 0.2 miles. Bear
left into the H1 W entry ramp and go 3.1 miles. Continue
on H1-78 W toward Fort Shafter/Aiea and go 4.1 miles. Bear
right onto the H1 W ramp to Pearl City and go 14 miles.
Continue north on Farrington Highway (93) until you pass
the town of Makaha. Now there will be no more towns. The
next beach is Makua Beach and after that comes Yokokama
Bay. It’s the last white-sand beach before the road ends.
Address: HI-93 Farrington Hwy, HI, 96792
Yokohama Bay Map (top)
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Yokohama Bay Weather (top)
Now
67°F
Windchill:
67°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Waianae, HI, US
Wind: 8 mph N
Humidity: 63%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in rising
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 6:43 pm
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 62°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 85°F
Low: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
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Yokohama Bay Photos (click to enlarge)
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Yokohama Bay 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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