beaches

Beach

• This is where you’ll find world-famous Waikiki Beach!
• The love scene in “From Here to Eternity” was filmed here on Makaha Beach

Ehukai Beach
- past Sunset Beach on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83)
- advanced surfing
- popular with young crowd
- volleyball, kayaking, street musicians
- restrooms, showers

Hanauma Bay
- On Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72), about 10 miles east of Waikiki
- nature preserve with restricted access
- snorkeling and scuba diving
- restrooms, showers, concessions

Kualoa Park
- just off Route 83, north of Waikane
- narrow beach, calm & shallow water
- restrooms, showers

Makaha Beach
- off Farrington Highway (Route 93), about 2 miles north of Waianae
- board surfing prohibited due to popularity of body surfing
- this is the beach from the love scene in “From Here to Eternity”

Malaekahana State Recreation Area
- north of Hawaiian Temple on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83)
- no lifeguards
- just offshore: Mokuauia Island, a state-owned bird sanctuary. you can wade out during low tide.
- restrooms

Sandy Beach
- just off Kalanianaole Highway
- volcanic rock reef on east side
- restrooms, showers, concessions
- bodysurfing
- strong currents & undertow

Sunset Beach
- north shore, on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83)
- surfing & boogie boarding
- popular with locals

Waikiki Beach
- 3 miles east of Honolulu
- consists of 2 miles of beaches from Diamond Head to Ala Wai Canal
- beginner surfing, catamaran and outrigger canoe rides, diving, sailing, snorkeling, pole fishing