Barber's Point Beach Park

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Barber's Point Beach Park

Barber's Point Beach Park in Kalaeloa is a rugged leeward Oahu beach known for its historic lighthouse, fishing, picnic areas and strong currents.

Barber's Point Beach Park (Kalaeloa Beach), Oahu

Barber's Point Beach Park is most known for its lighthouse. The small sandy beach is mainly used by fishermen and picnickers because the swimming conditions are poor.There is a low limestone shelf along most of the shoreline which makes entering the ocean difficult. This, as well as strong currents, make this a no-swimming beach. The beach park is located on Oahu's leeward coast (at the southwestern tip) near Campbell Industrial Park. It is not the most scenic area on the island.

Barber's Point is named after Captain Henry Barber. In 1796, Barber arrived on Oahu in the Arthur. After loading supplies in Honolulu, he wanted to sail to Kauai and then on to China. But he ran aground at Oahu's southwestern tip, known as Kalaeloa, which means “the long point” in the Hawaiian language. After this incident, this area became known as Barber's Point.

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wayne

Mon Apr 28, 2014

False information here.
I used to swim all the time at this beach and never had any problems, or heard of anyone having any. Sandy beaches in the water too.

Location, Parking and Directions

Barber's Point Beach Park is located at 91-121 Olai Street in the Kalaeloa area of Kapolei on Oahu's leeward coast. The park sits near Campbell Industrial Park and the Barber's Point Lighthouse area. Parking is available, but the setting is more remote and industrial than Oahu's main resort beaches, so arrive prepared and check ocean conditions before walking near the shoreline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barber's Point Beach Park located?

Barber's Point Beach Park is located at 91-121 Olai Street in the Kalaeloa area of Kapolei on Oahu's leeward coast, near Campbell Industrial Park and Barber's Point Lighthouse.

Is Barber's Point Beach Park good for swimming?

No. Swimming is not recommended at Barber's Point Beach Park because the shoreline has a low limestone shelf, rocky ocean entry and strong currents.

What is Barber's Point Beach Park known for?

The park is best known for Barber's Point Lighthouse, rugged shoreline scenery, fishing, picnicking and its location at Oahu's southwestern tip in Kalaeloa.

Are there facilities at Barber's Point Beach Park?

The park has basic facilities such as restrooms, showers and parking. There are no lifeguards, so visitors should use extra caution near the ocean.

Can you camp at Barber's Point Beach Park?

Camping is not generally associated with the beach park itself. Nearby Kalaeloa Beach Park may allow weekend camping with a permit, so check current City and County of Honolulu rules before planning an overnight stay.