{"id":90003,"date":"2022-10-17T08:39:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T18:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=90003"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T02:59:02","slug":"sandy-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/sandy-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandy Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;153485&#8243;]Sandy Beach Park, on Oahu&#8217;s south shore, is a beautiful white sandy beach great for watching the sunrise from the east, flying a kite on the typically strong tradewinds, and boogie boarding on its short wave swells. 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Only proficient boogie boarders and body surfers should enter the water, and should always speak to a lifeguard before hand.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is there a place to rent beach umbrellas or chairs?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-2-62&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;786820&#8243;]No, there are no vendors located at Sandy Beach, and you will need to bring your own umbrellas and chairs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you buy food in the area?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528769408-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;827940&#8243;]While there maybe a food truck available during your visit, it is not guaranteed. You can stop ahead of time at Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai to pick up food and beverages before heading to Sandy Beach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you drink alcohol on Sandy Beach?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528845937-3-0&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;140354&#8243;]No, you cannot drink alcohol at any beach on Oahu.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;306846&#8243;]How to Get to Sandy Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;225534&#8243;]The easiest way to get to Sandy Beach is by car. Located on Kalanianaole Highway, Sandy Beach is approximately 30 minutes away from Waikiki, and on hour away from Ko Olina.<\/p>\n<p>You can also go to Sandy Beach on the Honolulu City Bus from Waikiki by taking the #23 Hawaii Kai &#8211; Sea Life Park route to Kealahou St + Kalanianaole Hwy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sandy Beach is a regular stop on east-coast circuits. Many <a href=\"\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/ctg\/184499:oahu_island_tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=SandyBeach&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogSandyBeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oahu Island tours<\/a> pair Sandy with Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and Makapuu Lighthouse for a full southeast-shore loop.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;167093&#8243;]<strong>See Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dlnr.hawaii.gov\/dsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of State Parks<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ehawaii.gov\/visitors\/parks-and-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii.gov Parks &amp; Recreation<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan your trip to Sandy Beach with this handy travel guides. 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