Ma'ili

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Ma'ili

Ma'ili is a leeward Oahu community known for Ma'ili Beach Park, fishing, surfing, local shoreline access, Lualualei Valley and west-side coastal scenery.

Ma'ili, Oahu

Ma'ili is a small community on Oahu's leeward coast, located between Nanakuli and Wai'anae. It has a nice long white-sand beach, Ma'ili Beach Park. In the Hawaiian language, ma'ili means "pebbly," referring to the shoreline's rounded stones.

Located in Ma'ili 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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Location, Parking and Directions

Ma'ili is located on Oahu's leeward west coast, between Nanakuli and Wai'anae along Farrington Highway. From Honolulu or Kapolei, drive west toward the Wai'anae Coast. Parking varies by beach park, neighborhood road, shop, church, school and public access point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ma'ili on Oahu?

Ma'ili is on Oahu's leeward west coast, between Nanakuli and Wai'anae, along Farrington Highway.

What is Ma'ili known for?

Ma'ili is known for Ma'ili Beach Park, long leeward shoreline views, fishing, surfing, local neighborhoods and the tall Lualualei radio transmitter masts nearby.

What does Ma'ili mean?

Ma'ili is commonly translated as “pebbly,” referring to small rounded stones along parts of the shoreline.

Is Ma'ili Beach Park good for swimming?

Ma'ili Beach Park has lifeguards, but ocean conditions vary. Check surf, shorebreak, currents, reef, wind and posted warnings before entering the water.

Is Ma'ili a good place to stay?

Ma'ili can suit visitors who want a local leeward Oahu base near west-side beaches, fishing, surfing and Wai'anae Coast scenery.