Sherwoods Beach

Great beach without the big crowds! I came here with a friend on the weekend at around 9am since we were exploring this side of the island for the day. We stumbled upon Sherwoods Beach and it was so peaceful and not chaotic. There's plenty of parking here as well. This beach had a good blend of wooded trees and nice and soft sand! The beach was also pretty clean as well! It was extremely sunny here (especially in the morning), but the overall atmosphere was what made it enjoyable for my friend and I. It was not busy/touristy, and we appreciated the quietness and calmness of this beach. Overall, if you're on this side of the island and want a clean beach away from the tourists, this is the place to go!

We were the mission to check out some new beaches on the Windward side of Oahu. Checked Yelp and confirmed by a friends who had visited two days earlier, we were heading to Sherwoods Beach. Is this a secret beach? There was not signs pointing to the beach, but we found our way to a large paved parking lot. Coming here on Wednesday around 1pm, there were about 8 people on the beach. It was so serene and peaceful. The sand was soft and fine and the water was turquoise blue. Being on the Windward side, it did sprinkle with the passing clouds. Looking for a peaceful beach, check out Sherwoods.

Great beach for the local residents, as it is not usually too crowded outside of weekends and holidays. Plenty of parking in both lots and the ocean is clear. Sand is pretty soft and you have a forest that helps provide shade especially in the afternoon hours. It's on the Windward Side, so things can get a bit blustery at times. Also a great place to camp out at and get away from the huge crowds in Waikiki.

Hideaway (READ - not signposted on the road so only for those "in the know") gem, truly a secret beach! We initially at Sandy Beach where the waves were rough - the lifeguard warned of neck injuries from the waves crashing boogie boarders onto the shore. He recommended Sherwoods just 15 minutes away. Secret location, far fewer people, more than ample parking, bathrooms, outdoor showers and plenty of shade from the Sherwood Forest along the shore! Perfect venue and my teens loved the boogie boarding. Oh, lifeguards too! It is near Waimanalo so there are nearby food options, perfect!

This is a gorgeous beach. It has very fine, soft sand which is quite a contrast to the coarse sand in Waikiki. Very few visitors, so you can enjoy your beach day privately. A true gem on the island.

Gorgeous beach with lots of shade from the trees. Ample parking, shower and restrooms available. However, swim at your own risk!!! The minute we arrived, we saw two people at the life guard station being treated with a vinegar spray for man-o-war stings. Before heading to the water, we saw two wash up on the sand. That was a no-go sign for us and decided to try another beach instead.

My sister in law look up waimanalo beach at first, but we wanted a beach that didn't have a lot of people so we end up here. It's connected to waimanalo beach. I had so much fun at this beach because of the waves. Every time it comes closer to me I jump with the wave. It would have been more fun if I bought a mini surf board. Next time I'll bring one. I spent about 1 hour in the water. It rained for a few minutes but that didn't stop me from being in the water. I would recommend this beach if you like the waves!! The sand inside the water is so soft you don't need water shoes. I love this beach!!!

It was nice to get away from the country passed all the other beaches along the way to Waimanalo.The ocean was so blue. Beach was not so crowded. There were some over night campers. While eating lunch at the picnic table, it was so windy and chilly that I couldn't handle it. We drove to the beach access that my friend has never been too. There is no parking lot so people were parking on the side of road by fence that was across the houses. It was actually at the end of Sherwoods Forest Beach. There was a restroom. Not too many people.

If you're not a local, you might have some difficulty finding this beach. It's not on the North Shore (where Haleiwa is) and it's not on the South Shore (where Waikiki is). It's in Waimanalo, a rural district on the island of Oahu!This beach is actually named Waimanalo Bay. You can find a sign with this name (Waimanalo Bay Beach Park) at the entrance, across from the Honolulu Polo Club. "Sherwoods" (the local term) is next to Bellows Air Force base. Once you get there, you'll see why the nickname of this beach is Sherwoods. It looks like a forest (as in Sherwood Forest) with all of the pine trees. It's quiet and cool in the shade, with a constant breeze flowing across the ocean, beach, and forest!There are many free parking spaces. Just drive along the paved road and take your pick! After you walk past the restroom building and through the trees, a vast expanse of off-white sand, turquoise waters, and fluffy white clouds in a baby blue sky will greet you! Look towards the left and see the lifeguard stand and feel a sense of safety. Look to your right and enjoy a clear view of Rabbit Island! Remember to bring your towel, sunscreen, and boogie board! There's an outdoor shower, so you'll feel right at home! Bring your family and have a picnic in the fresh air!This is why Hawaii is known as paradise!

Great beach Off the beaten path! Not big waves but so peaceful and serene. Only 8 or 9 people there but again so beautiful Defiantly check out Sherwoods beach when venturing to the east side of Oahu