Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park

Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park is a scenic yet often quiet coastal park on Oahu's west side. Named after the distinctive "thin mountain" that towers nearby, this beach offers coastal beauty, picnic tables, and a small cove with a man-made seawall for limited swimming. Shade is sparse, and the reef-lined waters are more suitable for relaxing and fishing than swimming.

Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park, Oahu

This beach park is named after Mauna Lahilahi (view panorama) × , a small mountain located on the northern end of the beach. In the Hawaiian language, Mauna Lahilahi means “thin mountain.” It rises 230 feet (70 m) and provides a scenic backdrop. The beach itself is narrow and fronted by a reef. The swimming conditions are therefore rather poor.

The beach park is located right on Farrington Highway, so one can hear the traffic at all times. There are a few picnic tables in the park, but since they are not standing in the shade of a tree, they are almost always empty. There are a few scattered trees near the southern end of the beach that are a better spot for a picnic (if you don't have a beach umbrella). However, some of the trees have sharp thorns, so avoid picnicking under one of those.

On the far southern side of the beach are three small coves. One of them has a protected swimming area (it is protected by a man-made rock wall). Several Makaha vacation rentals are located near as well.

Key Features of Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park

Unique mountain backdrop: Named after Mauna Lahilahi, a 230-foot scenic peak on the beach's north end
Quiet setting: Often uncrowded and peaceful, ideal for relaxed beachgoers and local fishing
Small protected cove: One cove at the south end is shielded by a man-made wall, providing a safer swimming area
Basic amenities: Showers, restrooms, parking, and picnic tables (limited shade)
Rocky reef shoreline: Reef and rocks limit general swimming but offer scenic views and occasional surf