Kalama Beach Park

Hey Yelpers! Summer is almost here! A review of Kalama Beach Park located in Kailua. This is my first trip here and I was pleasantly pleased! A great beach for all ages and for families! Parking can be quite limited and I noticed a few cars waiting for parking. I would recommend going early as I got lucky with parking. The beach is very sandy, no rocks or anything. The ocean was pretty calm, not sure if it ever gets rough here. Perfect for kids as well. The views are amazing! There's a bathroom and outdoor shower on the path to and from the beach, which is pretty clean. Overall, I definitely would go again and I recommend you guys to check it out as well! Perfect for a calm summer day!

Toasted Buns...Not one of the glorious spot to grab a parking spot to veg out in the sun is this spot on Kalama Beach Park but with some patience it's absolutely worth the wait.Kailua beaches are just so beautiful and this one doesn't quite show it's glory until you walk the short path...tadaaaaahhhh! Yes there is a path which most are paved until you get to the bathroom/shower area then it's all sand and which I think is a great spot to just walk and take in the view.Wide open beach with views as long as your eyes can see it's all beautiful and something that you just need to experience for yourself, I wasn't dressed properly as this was just a random visit though since I was in the area I just though to give it a try and am so glad I did, very quite and peaceful place to relax and enjoy what we here in Hawai'i are so blessed to have.Thank you!

Gorgeous beach without a lot of people there! Quite a few people with their dogs so just be aware(it didn't bother us) the waves were a little stronger than down in Waikiki but that might have been due to swells that day...overall it was perfect except the bathrooms were kind of nasty......soooo prepare yourself if you need to use them

Very fine sand beach. Keep close watch the waves not the biggest and best but turbulent enough to keep your attention. For the most part waters have nice sandy bottom and make for a great place to learn body surfing/boarding. Surfing is possible as well but hydro-foil wind surfers take full advantage of the winds here. Be vary wary of the park closing hours especially the parking lot(s)...the one we recently were parked in chained up the exits at 6pm Sunday.

Beautiful spot. We drove to north shore to visit a beach and this is where we stopped. It was quiet and not too many people were there. The water was great and the visitors we had were nice too!

Wonderful beach and place to relax. Not as busy as nearby local areas. Small parking lot that fills up early, especially on weekends. Parking in neighborhoods is pretty easy.

3-3-2021 Kailua has pretty beaches and this is one of them. We found it completely by accident and it made our day.Why? You know how people say things happen for a reason? We tried to go to 3 places: P, a Chinese restaurant in Kaneohe, C a popular eatery in Kailua but they were take out only. How times have changed! Hubs refuses to eat in the car during the pandemic. Eons ago he loved to pick up dinner plates and go to outdoor drive ins and eat in the car. Those days are long gone. What to do? We were at the stop light at the intersection by Fat Boys and Formaggio, and Just by chance I spotted the words India Cafe and the illuminated red OPEN sign. Left turn into that parking lot with determination and a smile.Alas, take out only again! You know the scenario, hungry tired kids start getting agitated? Yep, hubs gave in and said just get it and take it home to eat. He took off to the left in search of a restroom so I ordered. Yum! Chicken tikka, how I adore you and mango lassi. Can't forget the garlic naan too. You do everything at the blocked door entrance, not a step inside - order and pay. Just love the rare opportunity to eat this kind of food. Perfect timing, once hubs was back the food was soon ready to go. Every morsel of the chicken tikka was delightful. I ordered level one out of ten for heat just in case. I suggested eating at a park or beach. Hubs said you're the driver. Somehow the Yelp directions brought us almost back to this restaurant. Whaaat?Out of nowhere we saw two signs on the lamp post. Left to park and right to beach. Okay to the beach it is...we saw a young person with a towel walking towards us and then a guy with a surfboard walking toward the beach. Not trusting directions and winging it...Follow that surfboard...There is a small parking lot in the front of Kalama Beach. Luckily we found a stall as close as you can get. Must be fate Don't think we've ever been here before. Adventure!Even better, there is a men's and women's restroom before you head down the path to the sand and water. There are showers outside those facilities.Lo and behold the ironwood trees, naopaka bushes, glimpse of the most welcoming bright blue water was a stunning sight!!! Excited, had to stop and take several photos. Saw a large driftwood log wide and sturdy enough to hold our weight and lunches. Although it was in the sun I motioned my companion, come hither...The view was breathtaking. What a million dollar spot, better than any indoor dining for sure. I'm not letting his dark mood saying I don't have my sun glasses get to me...Glad we at least were wearing shorts or would stand out freakishly amid the string bikinis, tanned muscular bods of some scantily clad figures of youth walking & jogging along the water's edge. There were a few families, dogs being walked on leash and a few need to get with it folks dressed like us.The entire time the weather was beautiful. Not scorching hot as there was a strong breeze and the waves kept unfurling white foam. Just looking out I thought to myself you'd never know at that moment that Covid was still lurking around- those at the beach weren't wearing any masks, only before or after hitting the sand. It was picture perfect. For just a little while it seemed like all was well. Thank goodness the number of cases has started to plummet.Why not 5 stars? There was a sign Strong Current but I didn't see a lifeguard in sight although Very few people entered the water.What a glorious place to be in Hawaii. Discovering a beach as precious as this is everything! Sometimes Plan B is better than Plan A. Adds spice to life in more ways than one.

A wonderful beach. I will say that parking is extremely tough since the parking lot is so small. We lucked out though and got a spot when we got there and another spot after leaving to go get lunch. It wasn't too packed when we got there but as the day progressed, more and more people trickled in. Nothing compared to what you would see in Waikiki though. The beach is dog friendly too. Everyone is courteous of one another. Definitely a great place to have a beach day.

A day where I was stuck in Kailua is truly a wonderful day to embark digging a gem on the sand!Roaming around Kailua by myself is one of my "juanderlist" (goal). And I feel so proud and I feel so fulfilling within myself. I'm a bit tired so idling at WholeFoods is the best idea I can think of. While waiting for my husband to fetch me, I was checking google map, minding my own business then noticed the Kalama Beach Park that is 8mins. away from where I am. And sure enough we ended up in here!Almost an impeccable paradise for me. Unlike Kailua Beach which is usually crowded, this one is the opposite. Powdery white sand that is so clean & a wonderful stretch to just idle the day. Who would have thought that in this area lies a pristine beach? The moment you park your car in the parking lot you'll notice an old abandon house and it's clean grassy ground with a paved path that will help you lead to the beach area. Guess what? They also got restrooms and outdoor-shower in here! Perfect gateway!I guess only people who's willing to escape and look for a new places to dock are the only few who knows this area. Luckily, I'm one of them! Hihihi. Thank goodness for the time of boredom and idling, and I was able to find a gem that fine afternoon. I will surely come back in here when the sun is ready to stay up whole day! Right now, I can feel the chills through my bones. Hahahah, not a good timing for taking a dip. Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow [email protected]

Nice area for a little body surfing or swimming. Not too rough for adults & kids age 8+. Bathroom and showers there. It's pretty safe area.