{"id":90081,"date":"2022-10-18T09:51:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T19:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=90081"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T01:59:32","slug":"waimanalo-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/waimanalo-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Waimanalo Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111646&#8243;]Waimanalo Beach, located on Oahu&#8217;s southeast shore next to Waimanalo Beach Park, has been voted by many as one of the &#8220;Best Beaches in the US&#8221; with miles of powdery white coral sand and pristine turquoise waters. This beach is a popular destination for those looking to retreat to the countryside for a much less crowded beach experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;601632&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=&#8221;h3,h4,h5,h6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;122118&#8243;]Highlights[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;597875&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;621647&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90083&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;293355&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790127&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;657175&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waimanalo Beach Park is backed by a number of ironwood trees to provide ample shade.<\/li>\n<li>With almost three miles of uninterrupted beach with soft white sand, this is the perfect spot for a lengthy walk on the beach.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on the season, there are gentle waves that are great for body surfing.<\/li>\n<li>Lots of picnic tables are available for an all-day BBQ or get-together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111120&#8243;]History[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141865&#8243;]Waimanalo means &#8220;water that is safe to drink&#8221; in Hawaiian, and was given the name for the many brackish ponds found nearby. Recent archaeological excavations have discovered that Waimanalo could be one of the first locations on Oahu explored by ancient Polynesians. There has even been a prehistoric village found at the nearby Bellows Airforce Base.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;161413&#8243;]Tips when Visiting Waimanalo Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;597875&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;621647&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90085&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190483&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790127&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176986&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive early to secure a parking spot as parking is limited, especially on weekends and school holidays.<\/li>\n<li>There are a number of picnic tables that are great for BBQs or to enjoy takeout meals.<\/li>\n<li>While the water is normally very calm, be sure to observe any warning signs or speak with the lifeguard before entering the ocean.<\/li>\n<li>There are public restrooms and showers available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_accordion title=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you swim at Waimanalo Beach&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-1-14&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;799904&#8243;]Yes, Waimanalo is normally very calm with a light current that makes it a great beach for swimming.[\/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;131258&#8243;]No, there are no vendors located at Waimanalo 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;983460&#8243;]No. there are no restaurants or food vendors at Waimanalo. You can stop ahead of time at Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai to pick up food and beverages before heading to Waimanalo Beach Park.<\/p>\n<p>You can also stop at the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellowsafs.com\/marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellows Airforce Base Marketplace<\/a> for delicious food and handmade local crafts.[\/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 at Waimanalo Beach?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528845937-3-0&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;195524&#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;166352&#8243;]How to Get to Waimanalo Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128190&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<p>The easiest way to get to Waimanalo Beach is by car. Located on Kalanianaole Highway, it is approximately 45 minutes away from Waikiki, and an hour away from Ko Olina.<\/p>\n<p>You can also go to Waimanalo on the Honolulu City Bus from Waikiki. The trip will require a bus transfer, and you should get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holocard.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holo Card<\/a> before going on the bus. It will take approximately an one hour and 45 minutes to get to Waimanalo Beach by bus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Many <a href=\"\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/ctg\/192301:windward_oahu\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=WaimanaloBeach&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogWaimanaloBeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windward Oahu tours<\/a> include Waimanalo as a stop on east-coast circuits, offering an easier route for visitors without a rental car.[\/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>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111646&#8243;]Waimanalo Beach, located on Oahu&#8217;s southeast shore next to Waimanalo Beach Park, has been voted by many as one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":90084,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410,461,596],"tags":[151,514,359,600],"class_list":["post-90081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","category-oahu","category-oahu-beaches","tag-beach","tag-oahu","tag-things-to-do","tag-windward"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/waimanalo02.jpg?fit=2000%2C1505&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Lani","author_link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/author\/lani\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Waimanalo Beach - Hawaii Travel Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Plan your trip to Lanikai Beach with this handy travel guides. 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