Ma'ili Beach Park

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Ma'ili Beach Park

Ma'ili Beach Park is a spacious leeward Oahu beach with lifeguards, surf breaks, picnic areas, camping by permit and sunset views.

Ma'ili Beach Park
Ma'ili Beach Park

Ma'ili Beach Park, Oahu

This is a long white-sand beach located along Farrington Highway on Oahu's west shore . The 40-acre park is named after the small town of Ma'ili. Much of the shoreline is lined by rock shelves. In the winter months, the beach gets pounded by high surf and strong currents can be present on any day. There is a spacious park with plenty of room for a picnic. A popular surf site called Green Lanterns is just offshore near the mouth of Ma'ili'ili Stream, and another one called Tumbleland is near the center of the beach. Camping is allowed at Ma'ili Beach Park, but a permit is required. For more info on how to get a permit.

Inland from Ma'ili Beach Park is the Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Lualualei (NRTF Lualualei). The two tallest masts are 1,503 feet (458 m) tall. When they were built in 1972, they were the tallest man-made structure in the Western Hemisphere at the time. The facility is used to transmit high and low frequency radio signals to communicate with Navy vessels including submarines throughout the Pacific. Both the Navy and the Coast Guard use this facility.

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Vincent Eblacas

Sun Feb 18, 2018

It is a beautiful place but you must beware of the currents which are very strong and have caused a number of drowning deaths

Location, Parking and Directions

Ma'ili Beach Park is located at 87-251 Farrington Highway in Ma'ili on Oahu's leeward coast. From Kapolei, follow Farrington Highway west through Nanakuli toward Ma'ili and Waianae. From Makaha or Waianae, follow Farrington Highway southeast toward Ma'ili. Parking is available at the beach park, but it can be busier on weekends, holidays and during camping periods.

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Where is Ma'ili Beach Park located?

Ma'ili Beach Park is located at 87-251 Farrington Highway in Ma'ili on Oahu's leeward coast.

Is Ma'ili Beach Park good for swimming?

Swimming depends on conditions. The beach has lifeguards, but winter surf, strong currents and rock shelves can make some areas dangerous.

Can you camp at Ma'ili Beach Park?

Yes. Camping is allowed at Ma'ili Beach Park with a permit. Visitors should arrange the permit before staying overnight.

What surf breaks are near Ma'ili Beach Park?

Green Lanterns is near the mouth of Ma'ili'ili Stream, and Tumbleland is near the center of the beach.

What facilities are available at Ma'ili Beach Park?

The park has restrooms, showers, parking and lifeguards, along with grassy areas that work well for picnics and beach days.