Pu'uloa Beach

I don't have many pictures of the beach but I do have pictures of my dog enjoying it! After finding out about this beach months ago, I've been coming over pretty often! It's one of the cleanest, quietest beach near kapolei. That is not common to come by! Prior entering to the beach, you do have to drive to Kapalina Beach Homes (beach side apartment rentals) and go through security. Once you let security know you're heading to the beach, they'll grab a pic of your insurance car and license plate. I have had no issues entering this cute village. The beach is so spacious, you'll for sure find an area where you could be far from others. There were chairs and umbrellas that are set up for anyone's use. If you're feeling snacky, the D'lish at the beach is a great bar/grill that is reasonably priced. I've seen family have big patty's in the pavilion. Also have seen people use the multiple grills around the beach entrance. My favorite perk of the beach is that it's dog friendly! What a gem of a place to discover.

Me and my friend decided to visit my uncle and cousins while they were at their beach house and wow, private beaches are the best things. Great view, relaxing, and beautiful breeze. I liked that there wasn't many people here so you can really take the time to relax and enjoy the view. Of course me and my niece had to have a game of volleyball which was honestly my favorite part.This is a gated community, but others are welcomed and of course it's dog friendly so my pup loved it.

Some security will allow you to swim sometimes and some (Lanelle H) kindly will let you know that swimming is strictly for residents only. So swimming is allowed but depending on who is working. Called Security Manager to verify/clarify and she informed me that she is aware of the stay at home orders but unable to forward me any updated beach regulation. She then requests me to call housing manager because she doesn't have a copy or phone that can forward the email or inform me where I can find this for myself.

This is a wonderful beach and so happy it is close to where I currently live. I use to run to this beach when it was an active military base. Now, it has been converted to a very gorgeous beach that has a great view of Diamond Head, Waikiki and the airport. You can watch the planes taking off and land. So mesmerizing. lol.As you drive into the housing area, the guard gate still stands and you will need to check in to get a pass. You'll be asked for your intentions. Let them know you are going to the beach. You'll need to show license and registration. Some times they ask for insurance card. Have that ready just in case. When they hand you the pass they'll let you know where you can go and park. I take that under advisement.My favorite time to come is in the morning to watch the sunrise over the Koolaus while I cook breakfast. That's usually fried rice and coffee. I enjoy it very much. A great way to kick off the day indeed as the day begins to warm up chasing the chilliness away.Sunsets are okay here but that's just me as I prefer other spots for that. However, I do find it nice to sit here, and read, listening to the breaking of the waves as the sun goes down and the evening cools. The golden hour warms up the colors unveiling a view come to life in the last hour of the sun.So, there are several cabanas for the residents of the community. The restroom facilities are well maintained. You will see security guards drive by several times too. At times, I feel like I'm the only one there because I am. However, I do feel safe. Even past the sunset.The sand pebbles making it hard on your feet. In the water, it's even worse but they're not too sharp. However, you may want to use aqua shoes or some kind of foot wear for protection. Snorkeling here is not bad. One time there were a couple of eagle rays that came close to us in the water. I tried to get closer but they swam too fast back out to sea. You can see some fish around the jetties but be careful as the water can get rough in these areas. In fact the wave action here is strong. If you go past the jetties, there is a strong, sometimes, swift current there. That could be the reason why they put those jetties in. They weren't there before when I initially came to the beach way back when.There always seems to be dogs here. Fun to watch going into the water chasing whatever item was thrown out. We are dog lovers. Many owners will allow us to interact as we get to know them. If you do have a Military ID, you can visit the PX for quick shopping for items like charcoal, sun screen, snacks, drinks, etc. In case you forget something. Else, you'll have to stop by in Ewa Beach. You can also fill up on gas there too. Get directions at the gate. So, if you're looking for a quiet beach, just want to get away from the hustle and bustle, some place nice to walk then this is the spot. Just don't tell anyone else. lol

Great view beautiful and relaxing How's the water? Strong current. I brought my son here but he not that good at swimming, so I wouldn't let him play near the shore break alone. Also there are a lot of pebbles so stepping into the water isn't that nice. Although it is nice to float around in the waterPeople bring their dogs here too.

Clean, quite, and practically empty on a Saturday afternoon. Barbeques, tables (with umbrellas), even a volleyball net for you to use. Worth bringing the whole family down for a nice, relaxing day at the beach. Minus a star for the weird entrance. You have to go through their security "check point" as this beach is still owned by the navy (or something to that effect). Drivers must be able to provide a driver's license, car insurance and registration. All people in the car must also sign in. If you are bringing a dog they will assign you a specific portion of the beach, and parking stall.

It looks beautiful from pictures and at first glance but don't be fooled by that! The beach is located in a gated community and guest parking is a bit of a walk to the beach. Even though we were the only guests at this beach, they gave us the furthest parking spot and you can only park at the spot assigned to you.The more time we spent in this area, the more unsettled we felt. There are endless signs saying things you can't do (fish, feed feral cats, climb on coconut trees to name a few). It seems like they purposely make non residents feel unwelcomed at this beach. The sand was pretty coarse and the water was too mellow for the bf, who was hoping to use the boogie board to catch some waves.There are a few perks of the place. There are cabanas and chairs to lounge around. Hardly anyone was hanging around the beach and there are clean bathrooms to use.Its an ideal place if you're looking for a beach that is not overcrowded but there are so many beautiful beaches on the island so I will only give this 3 stars.

It's an awesome dog friendly beach that doesn't usually get crowded on the weekends. We take our chocolate lab there all the time for some fun in the sand and sun

This is probably one of my favorite beaches here! Great breeze, there isn't to many people! There isn't many people here and there is seating available. Volleyball, basketball , a lake , and a softball area. Keep in mind there is a gated community but others are welcome. Enjoy , I know I am !

I must say....for this being an island community there is a lack of BEACH UMBRELLAS or TIKI STYLE shading - the exception being this beach as well as Ko'Olina Beach. I love being out in the open just as much as the next person, however there is something lovable about being under an umbrella on a beach chaise. This beach has JUST THAT!If you are tired (if i can say that - being this IS Hawaii) of the regular beaches likes Ala Moana, Kailua, Sandy's or even North Shore...you should try this one. It's secluded deep in the outskirts of Ewa Beach. Yes, Ewa Beach. Accessibility to this beach is somewhat humbug, having to clear the security gate at Kapilina Beachfront Apartment (it used to be Waterfront at Pu'uloa) In the past you security required ALL occupants in the car to sign a release to enter the beach area but now I was told that you either have to be a resident there or be a guest of the resident. We explained that we just wanted to go to the beach and didn't realize the current changes. We were let in and were given a pass to display on the dash. I read in another review that there are only but a few passes given out daily but I haven't confirmed that personally. Once you've hurdled that obstacle it's pretty easy thereafter. Parking was not assigned and plentiful as opposed to when it was the Waterfront at Pu'uloa where parking was assigned.The beach itself is beautiful. The sand consistency in my opinion is "hard and rough." Nothing like that of Kailua or Nalo. It's a sight to behold seeing the incoming planes land at nearby Honolulu Airport and at times I wonder if the occupants in the planes can see us frolicking on the beach. It is quite HOT here! Like one yelper reviewed, there is very little shade other than the cabanas and Tiki shades...so lather up the sunscreen and re-apply often, it's easy to get a sunburn when you're having fun.I did notice dogs on the beach and for a dog friendly beach it was pretty free of dog poop. WIN!!! No lifeguards on the beach but there is a ATV beach patrol that frequents the lagoons/beach area. Water is fairly calm within the lagoons but it's rocky and gets chest high deep pretty quickly. Love this beach!! Beautiful city and mountain views of Oahu and not a mass of humanity converging in one place.