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Favorite Oahu Beaches
Lanikai Beach is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

1. Lanikai Beach

9.5
Mokulua Dr, Kailua, HI
Beach · 133 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Coomans: No lifeguards. Great beach for families and kids as waves and tides are generally gentle.

From Here To Eternity Beach is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

2. From Here To Eternity Beach

7.2
Honolulu, HI
Beach · 6 tips and reviews
Ala Moana Beach Park is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

3. Ala Moana Beach Park

9.0
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

4. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

9.1
100 Hanauma Bay Rd (off Kalanianaole Hwy), Honolulu, HI
Nature Preserve · 215 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Coomans: Cash only for parking and park admittance. Closed on Tuesdays. Please don't step on the reef...just swim with the fishes..don't step on 'em.

Laniakea (Turtle) Beach is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

5. Laniakea (Turtle) Beach

8.8
61-581 Pohaku Loa Way, Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 63 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Coomans: Parking across the street can get crowded. Volunteers usually present to keep the turtles protected. When they come ashore, don't stand in their way..they are tired and need to rest!

6. Yokohama Beach

81 Farrington Hwy, Mākaha, HI
Surf Spot · 1 tip

Tara C.Tara Coomans: Big beach, not overly crowded. Very local crowd. Sometimes the waves make swimming a challenge for those who don't know the beach. Lifeguards are present - check with them if your unfamiliar.

7. Sharks Cove

Kailua, HI
Uncategorized · 3 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Coomans: Great snorkeling and shore diving. Gets crowded. The beach itself is rocky and small - stay in the water, you'll be happier! PS: no sharks.

Waimea Bay is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

8. Waimea Bay

9.1
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Beach · North Shore · 93 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Coomans: Great swimming in the summer, surfing in the winter. Big beach. Lots of room..and the famous jumping rock - you gotta do it!

Queen's Beach is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

9. Queen's Beach

8.6
2715 Kalakaua Ave. (btwn Monsarrat Ave. Poni Moi Rd.), Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 16 tips and reviews
Makapuu Beach Park is one of Favorite Oahu Beaches.

10. Makapuu Beach Park

9.4
41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimānalo, HI
Surf Spot · 13 tips and reviews