Kawaiku'i Beach Park

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Kawaiku'i Beach Park

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is a shaded east Honolulu beach park with picnic lawns, ocean access, shallow water and local views.

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Kawaiku'i Beach Park, Oahu

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is easy to miss. It is located right off of Kalanianaole Highway right before Hawaii Kai when coming from Honolulu. For being a neighborhood park, this beach park is quite spacious. There is plenty of shade and a large grassy area with picnic tables.

The beach is narrow and there is not a lot of sand. It also smells a bit fishy and the nearshore waters are too shallow for a swim. The water looks brown here instead of blue. But the views are nice and it’s a great place for a picnic. Surfers enter the ocean here to reach the surf spots Manantan's, Tunas and Turtles, which are located at the outer edge of the reef.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is located at 5475 Kalanianaole Highway in east Honolulu, just before Hawaii Kai when driving from town. From Waikiki or Honolulu, follow H-1 east until it becomes Kalanianaole Highway, then continue past Aina Haina toward Hawaii Kai. From Hawaii Kai, follow Kalanianaole Highway west toward Honolulu. The park entrance and parking area are along the ocean side of the highway.

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Where is Kawaiku'i Beach Park located?

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is located at 5475 Kalanianaole Highway in east Honolulu, just before Hawaii Kai when driving from town.

Is Kawaiku'i Beach Park good for swimming?

No. The nearshore water is shallow and often murky, so the park is better for picnics, views, fishing and ocean access than regular swimming.

Are there lifeguards at Kawaiku'i Beach Park?

No. There are no lifeguards, so visitors should use caution around shallow reef, wind, murky water and changing ocean conditions.

What facilities are available at Kawaiku'i Beach Park?

The park has restrooms, showers, picnic tables, parking and shaded grassy areas, making it a comfortable local picnic spot.

What is Kawaiku'i Beach Park best for?

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is best for picnics, fishing, kayaking access, windsurfing access, local park time and views toward east Honolulu and Koko Head.