Kawaiku'i Beach Park

Kawaikui Beach Park

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is a spacious local park along Kalanianaole Highway, known for its large grassy areas, picnic tables, and ocean access. While the water is shallow and murky, it's a pleasant place for picnicking, relaxing, or launching kayaks toward outer reef surf spots like Tunas and Turtles.

Kawaiku'i Beach Park, Oahu

Kawaiku'i Beach Park (view panorama) × 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.


Key Features of Kawaiku'i Beach Park

  • Easy access from Honolulu: Located right off Kalanianaole Highway, just before entering Hawaii Kai
  • Spacious and shady: Large grassy areas with plenty of trees and picnic tables make it ideal for gatherings
  • Limited beach and swimming: The beach is narrow and the water shallow and murky - not great for swimming
  • Ocean activities: Good launch point for kayaking, windsurfing, and reaching surf breaks beyond the reef
  • Neighborhood vibe: Less crowded than tourist beaches, often visited by locals


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Frequently Asked Questions

🏄‍♂️Can you surf at Kawaiku'i Beach Park?

Yes, the park is used by surfers to paddle out to breaks like Turtles and Tunas beyond the reef.

🏖️Is Kawaiku'i Beach good for swimming?

No, the nearshore waters are shallow and often murky, so it's not recommended for swimming.

🍱Are there picnic areas at the beach?

Yes, the park has a large grassy area with shaded picnic tables and restrooms.

🚗Where is the beach located?

Kawaiku'i Beach Park is located at 5475 Kalanianaole Highway in Honolulu, near the entrance to Hawaii Kai.