Sandy Beach Park

Awesome beach! What can I say? Sandy Beach is a true gem that you absolutely need to check out. The soft golden sand, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views make it the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun. Whether you want to swim, surf, or just enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore, this beach has it all. The waves can be pretty strong, so it's great for experienced surfers looking for some fun. For those who prefer a quieter experience, there are plenty of spots to lay out a towel and enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, with a mix of locals and tourists enjoying the beauty of the island. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and maybe a picnic to make the most of your day here. Trust me, you won't regret visiting Sandy Beach! Go check it out!

Seems to be the place where all the kids hang out and I can see why... the mesmerizing barrel waves! Apparently, this area is known for bodyboarding and general frolicking in the sand. Parking was easy to find, but I did notice some circling around waiting for a spot to open up. This is definitely worth stopping by and checking out. If you're traveling south, I recommend Halona Blowhole which is one of those natural phenomenons where water is forced through a hole and creates a jet spray.

Big waves, sand is soft and photo opp. is endlessBathroom is close by; you can also change in here for womenYou can shower or rinse

Love the beach here. The waves were really strong but look so beautiful. People are body surfing, regular surfing, and swimming in the water. You definitely need to be a strong swimmer if you want to go deep in the water. My husband enjoyed swimming with the strong waves but I enjoyed the relaxing on the sand. There's a food truck nearby also that had delicious food for cheap and fruits.

Sandy Beach, aka Sandy's or its Hawaiian name, Wawamalu, is on the south central shores of Oahu. It has excellent body boarding and body surfing due to its peaky shore breaks. It is also infamously known for many spinal cord injuries occurring during high surf, when powerful waves break over shallow sand and slabs of underwater lava rocks and hence, aka Break Neck Beach.Located half way between Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Makapuu Lookout, Sandy's is a beautiful white sandy beach that is great for watching early sunrise from the east and body boarding/surfing activities. Yes, former President Barack Obama declared it as one of his favorite beaches, and although there was a move to rename the beach to President Barack Obama Sandy Beach Park, public opposition did not allow the new name.As we live about a mile away from this beach, it was always a popular hang-out spot for our kids (who are now adults and have their own families) and their friends. Yes, this is where they learned how to body board and body surf and certainly not a good beach to learn how to swim due to its high surf, strong shore breaks, and powerful currents. And no, they were not allowed to be at the beach as long as it was a school day.With the annual Kaiser High School's Project Grad, the graduating seniors would leave by bus at the end of Friday evening's graduation ceremony for varied surprised activities in promoting safe, adult supervised drug-alcohol free environment. After the all-night agenda, their last stop on Saturday morning would be at Sandy's to watch the sunrise. Parents would congregate there to pick them up for their Saturday sleep-in at home.As you drive into the parking lot, prime parking is on the left side where the vast sandy beach lies. It is common on a weekend or a holiday that there is a lack of available parking. However, as you drive further along in the park, parking spaces become available due to the rockiness of the shoreline.It is common to see tour bus drivers drop off their bus loads of people at the far end of the park, where they will gladly walk past the grassy area of the park and over the rocky shoreline to explore what's in the shallow waters. Sandy's was also the place to take our kids kite flying due to the lack of electrical poles/wires in the park.And it was a convenient place to just watch the waves rolling in with body surfers just having fun.Restrooms, showers, and lifeguards available on site.Sandy Beach will always be a part of the sweet memories that our family grew up with. And it's a beach park that never changes, but families do. Sandy's will be the joy to the next family with the same memories for years to come!

Lots of parking. Super clean beach, locals and surfers enjoying the beauty of the waves, blue water. To be one with the ocean, and center your soul as you lay on the sand and the water comes up to you. Outdoor showers to rinse off the sand. Everyone friendly

Beautiful beach but waves were way too big for us to get in so we just got views and tan :)

Had to pick up a customer from Sandy Beach today . This place brings back memories when I was younger my friends and I went bodysurfing and I almost drown .Ever since then I never been back to Sandy beach to swim only a spectator lol. Sandy Beach has strong shore break and the waves come one after another. Today the conditions were a little windy but the scenery is always A+

Sandy's sometimes referred to: as breakneck beach;because the waves break so close to the shore the beach of the locals is always packed which means good luck finding a parking spot... it's definitely worth the wait because when the whales come through on their winter trek... you might see a breach or two from shore plus you can see spewing out the blowhole... actually the blowhole lookout might be one of the best spots to see a whale or two

My husband and I decided to have our 2nd location wedding photo shoot at one of the most dangerous beaches in Hawaii, otherwise known as "Broke Neck Beach." This beach is actually very popular among experienced bodyboarders and surfers. My poor husband did have quite the tumble, but I'm proud of him for getting right back up and continue posing for our photographer!The photos came out amazing and we're looking forward to returning to explore more of this beautiful beach! Happy 1 year anniversary to my best friend Sanghoo P! SYOY! :)