Makalei Beach Park

Going around the Diamond Head area, we stopped at this beach. It isn't one of the more popular ones as it was pretty quiet. Makalei Beach Park is pretty bare bones, and mostly for the nearby residents. Has nowhere to park close. There are showers but no bathrooms here however. Certainly it's not a hot touristy spot, as it's in a residential area. It's surrounded by a neighborhood of nice houses. The park is most notable for a large hau tree. A few tables are around it. This is in the shade, so it's good for a picnic. A narrow walkway goes between a cliffside wall and the beach. This is as close as you can get to the water. A bad thing is there's no parking lot next to it. To get to the beach you'll have to walk a bit, but it's not really crazy far at least. Has some good things about coming to this beach. It's located off of Diamond Head Road. This is a nice spot if you want to enjoy the scenery without lots of tourists.

This little nearby park is rich with history. According to a plaque, the park used to be a family home known as Haumalu (which means quiet). Makalei is a tree branch used to attract fish. The park is shaded by trees including a prominent hau tree. Views of the peak of Diamond Head and the ocean make the park picturesque. A sidewalk runs from the street down to the ocean. There is no nearby parking, making the park accessible to mainly foot traffic and a few scooters. In the evenings, neighbors gather in the park to watch the sunset. A small hidden beach fills with locals. A handful of picnic tables and water fountains are the only amenities. There are no restroom facilities. Animals are not permitted but there seems to always be a dog or two in the park.

It is tucked away off the beaten track. Its a quaint little park/beach and the ocean walkway between little parks is really cool to take.Good luck with find parking...super limited nearby. There is no immediate parking next to the park, so you will have to walk a little ways to get here. But it is very relaxing and calm park/beach. There is a picnic table or two, with opens shower.

This is a great place to come a hangout I would recommend bringing a beach umbrella or some sort of covering because there is no shade on the beach. There are trees in the park area where you can hangout out of the sun if it gets to grueling.

What a great beach to go to! It's kind of secluded as you would have to walk down towards the beach. How do you find it you ask? Well, once you see the first right hand parking lot with the view of the ocean on Diamondhead Road, there is also side parking/parallel parking near the first view parking lot in which you will find the pathway of a few stairs and then just a pathway with railings that starts your walk towards the beach. The beach was very spacious as in less people and more of a tourist hotspot yet it's a great place to surf and swim/snorkel here which is pretty great too! My friend and I had a cute little picnic outing today and it was pretty great, very relaxing

This is an interesting little park. Many, many, many cons but tons of potential. It has an amazing view of the waves. It's a nice escape from the crowded beach parks closer to Waikiki.

Nice LITTLE beach at the foot of Diamond Head located at 3111 Diamondhead Road. We were lucky to find a parking spot along one of the nearby residential streets. We packed out waggon knowing it may be a trek. Coolers are a must and bbq's preferred at this family friendly spot.The park offers 6 picnic tables, 4 of which are shaded by a large tree. But watch out for the birds. Been pooped on a couple times, including 5 minutes ago while I was literally writing this review. Seriously. Literally pooped on... again. But it's ok. I washed the pigeon poop in the ocean.Tide was a but high today so we found ourselves chilling at the park and heading down to the water to wade. There's Decent amount of dogs here, all respectful and happy.Police frequent the park randomly so be careful with the drinks. It saying don't. Just saying, be eazy, be alert. Most of all... have fun, clean up after yourself, give aloha and love life. Oh... and smile because they're contagious!

Makalei beach park sometimes called secret beach is one of the best little spots on the island. Located on the southeast part of the island, really close to Diamond Head. The only secret here is the parking. Pay attention when driving or you will miss it. This park has a nice grass area all shaded with some picnic tables with beach access. The beach is small but white sands and the water crystal clear. The beach is prefect for just relaxing and enjoying the views.

For sure the nicest and one of the least crowded beaches on the south. Like I said before, I call this Secret Beach 'cause it's really unknown and uncrowded. I guess it's a good thing that parking is super limited around the beach so many people simply don't know this gem of a park/beach exists.The water is generally pretty clear although yesterday it was cloudy from the sand/waves mixing but I still saw plenty of fish while snorkeling. Even with the offshore waves yesterday, the waves over the reefs were about one foot so no worries about getting crashed over the coral. Great place to spot moas and really colorful humu's with brighter, fluorescent-like striping versus their normal orange/black striped version.

Small park, not worth a special trip out but if you are in the area might as well. Small beach and some seating on a concrete area. It is surrounded by private residencies