Kahala Beach

We have come here time and time again because it's just a unique beach due to the small wooden platform you can swim to, dive off of, and just lounge on. It does get crowded like most nice beaches here, but if you come before 9 AM, especially on the weekdays, it is really empty. We have had the beach all to ourselves for over an hour countless times. The sand is quite soft as far as beaches go on this side, the east side. Most beaches are more for fishing or other water sports, not so much for tender and tiny little feet. This is soft enough for my little ones not to complain about it being too scratchy and just beautiful to sit and watch the waves on. There's a hotel nearby with restaurants to eat at so if you get a bit famished after a fun morning at the beach, you can walk over and grab a bite. We love to order the keiki hot chocolate from Plumeria Beach House as we sit and dry off after hours of water play. It's perfectly warm and yummy.

Christmas in Hawaii is wonderful!Some of us residents laugh at songs such as "Winter Wonderland" because the only place with snow in our State is on the top of the volcano, Mauna Kea on the Big Island. A few parts of the Aloha State may get hail, but it's rare.There's a misconception that people who live in Hawaii go to the beach often. Gosh... We're too busy working, cleaning our yards, doing chores, and getting errands done to take the time and get some relaxation time.Sad, huh?On Christmas Eve this year, I was near Kahala Beach, so, I brought my takeout lunch here. I parked for free at Waialae Beach Park and walked around. (It was cool when a limousine pulled up and a Japanese couple emerged with their photographers to take wedding photos! The groom was wearing shorts with his dress shoes, tie, and vest!)Note: I usually park at Waialae Beach Park and take my out of town guests for a stroll on this beach to the Kahala Resort and back.Kahala Beach is a small, quiet beach with less tourists. I watch families picnicking at the tables and benches under the vined canopy, while others are playing in the water with their dogs and children. Some people like to go fishing here and some want to sunbathe. Yes - it's a very calm, beautiful, and safe environment... with a convenient restroom, shower, and water fountain!I should visit more often...

Cool beach and good place to get away from the Waikiki crowds .we always check it out when in town . Can get windy here but if it's not to windy it's nice place to relax at and enjoy just floating around and snorkeling. Not much sea life on the inside of the reef . The only draw back is all the dogs . I love dogs but the smell of dog piss as you walk down the access trails gets my mind thinking there's lots of piss in the sand where I'm putting my towel down . Aside from that thought stuck in my head it's a nice place

This is another popular beach with the locals in Kahala. The beach is less crowded than the beaches in Waikiki. There is a covered picnic area, washrooms and outdoor showers, lots of picnic tables and plenty of beach to lay out your towels and relax. You have to get there early in the day to grab one of the limited parking spaces. There is some street parking as well. The water is generally calm for kids to swim and play. The beach is a little rocky in some areas, but picturesque. The water is crystal clear and not too deep. People were snorkeling, fishing and paddle boarding. There is no commercial development (except for an upscale hotel) along this part of the beach. This is a great place to watch the sunrise.....but bring your own coffee.

I am a little hesitant to post this because I want to keep this place secret; it seems many reviewers have been reviewing the beach that's really Waialae Beach Park. I stumbled upon this fabulous beach by accident during one of my walks with my friend Pamela P. and decided to bring the family here for a swim and make beach days a regular thing (I mean, we do live in Hawaii!!) This beach is usually not crowded and is very kid-friendly and swimmable. The water is pretty shallow and waves are manageable. It is a bit of a walk from the public parking lot and bathroom amenities at Waialae Beach Park but so worth it. The sand/ocean floor is soft but can be a bit "slimy" coz of the seaweed. We usually park in the neighborhood and walk-- why waste time and wait in the little parking lot for someone to leave? It's only a five-minute walk, maybe ten, but it's with a nice view and weather. Today on our way back to the car we discovered a shoreline access that takes us to the road after the beach so we wouldn't have to cut across the huge families/gatherings that choose to picnic/cookout at the pavilions. #46

On a Sunday afternoon, we went here with Sam the jack russell terrier dog. Parking is always full but we were lucky that someone was leaving. Some people are inconsiderate that they park in front of other people's car so that driver has room to get out.At area with tables on left, there are people having picnics. On right side, pass the bridge, there is the grassy area where there are also people with picnics. No one was wearing any face masks. We take the precautionary measures by still wearing our facemasks. I love the breeze and seeing the blue ocean. Sam loves to explore new areas. No other place can compare to Hawaii beaches. Fun in the sun. :)

This is an expansive beach stretching from residential houses to a Kahala hotel. Small parking lot, but lots of street parking for multiple beach entries through the residential side.The park does have some tree brush covered tables by the restroom area. There is a shower island right outside.The ocean in general is pretty shallow, whether low or high tide. The sandy stretch of beach area can get easily swallowed up by the tide levels.Lots of creatures, people, dogs, weddings, sports, hobbyists and views await.

Imagine for moment it's 1961. You are at Honolulu Airport. Your just-discharged Army boyfriend is finally coming home from his tour of duty in Europe. You want to welcome him in style. You get all dolled up, hire three or four Hula dancers to back your play. So there you are, waiting on the tarmac. As the door to the plane swings opens you see your boyfriend standing in the doorway of the airplane.And he's making out with a tall blonde stewardess.That's a scene from the movie Blue Hawaii. Your boyfriend is Elvis Presley. Check out the trailer for the film: https://youtu.be/qf-KSYbBRfQ The scene I described is about 40 seconds into the trailer.In the movie Elvis's rich parents own a big tropical fruit company (totally not Dole) and live in Kahala. They want Elvis to take over the family business. Elvis just wants to surf, sing and chase girls.I saw this movie when I was a little kid. Man, I could totally identify with this Elvis guy. I mean, except for the rich parents. And the surfing. And the singing. And the girls.However scarce the similarities are, you know I had to hit up Kahala when I visited O'ahu. Had to get my Elvis on. We rode the electric bikes we rented from eBikes Hawaii all through the Kahala neighborhood admiring the beautiful estates. We stopped to check the excellent little bike trail map they gave us at the bike shop. A local noticed us looking at the map and came over to chat. He generously shared his recommendations for sights to see in the vicinity. So much aloha!Elsewhere around Honolulu the winds and the seas were calm. But at Kahala there was a bit of a breeze beginning to whip up some waves. We got off the bikes and walked around the park adjoining the beach. I took a few photos. Then it was back on the bikes. All this Elvis reminiscing was making me hungry. I needed to find a bakery.Mikey C says: Well, it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and go, cat, go!

You really can't go wrong with pretty much any beach on the beautiful island of Oahu, but Kahala Beach is one of my faves for getting some vitamin D. It's rare to see waves of any kind, so this is really a beach for sun bathing, walking dogs, and the occasional fisherman or metal detector. There's usually parking along Kahala Avenue, but it can get busy depending on the time and day. Gorgeous views all the way to Hawai'i Kai and Koko Head. Just sit back, relax, and remember why we pay the extra high cost of living and make way too little money to be in Hawaii!

Got coral cut like a mf out in this bit.No wooden platform to jump off as promised too!!I'm hella pressed