Kawaiku'i 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