White Plains Beach

Seems crazy to give any beach in Hawaii 3 stars but here is goes. We were already on the West side of the Island. Looking for a close beach near Ewa. We found this beach and decided to try it because it had nice bathroom, showers etc. The parking lot is pretty large but filled up quickly. There were signs all over the place "high theft" area. It was a holiday 4 day weekend and the beach was packed. There's no shade either. Families were piled up everywhere. Every time I would dose off some child would start yelling or crying. Children being children but so many other beaches to go to that are way more remote and less crowded. I was afraid to leave anything unattended to after reading all the theft signs and reviews. Probably wouldn't come here again.

Surf's up! Life guard showers sand and surf. What more do you need. Parking lot reminds you it's high theft area so as usz- keep your car empty. Bring your boards towel and fun vibez

really pretty and amazing. good for surfing, especially beginners and longboarding. come here a lot.

It's a surfing beach FYI. Maybe boogie boarding but mainly surfing. The waves break all over so there's plenty of surf for everyone along this Long Beach. It's not for itty bitty keiki for splashing as the current and waves are pretty strong even on "small" days. It has a handful of cabanas you can reserve(?), beach volleyball court, lifeguards on duty, showers and bathroom facility. The beach is a coarse sand and clean as it's very far from the touristy spot, this is mainly a locals beach. I see tons of military and local families here. Let them all know if they go in to visually mark a landmark as you will drift off QUICKLY if you're not paying attention. Please be careful and never turn your back on the waves (not just here). Enjoy the waves! ‍

This beach is a popular surfing beach. My kids like to go to the beach. This beach is the only convenient beach with lots of parking in the Kapolei area. But speaking about the parking, I noticed a big huge red sign that a lot of theft has been happening in the parking lot. Make make sure you do not have any personal important belongings sitting in your car. This beach has a mixture of families and surfers. There is a lifeguard on the premises. And you can also find the ITT store and cottages to rent. ( if your military) . Because this area is also military property there are a lot of rules and no dogs allowed, no loud and offensive music, you can only use a certain size tent, etc.

I love surfing here! The waves are the perfect size for anyone who wants to learn. Parking can be a pain during peak hours but eventually ppl leave. Don't leave anything out in sight in your car. There are showers to wash yourself and your board as well as a enclosed bathroom. Bring an umbrella for shade. It gets so hot! Not many shady areas. I've been to a birthday party here so you have the option to rent the pavilion. If I can recall, tents bigger than 10x10 are not allowed. There are lifeguards on duty. For the most part, it is sandy on the ocean floor with little reef spots and rocks here and there. My son and I love to paddle board out here too. Once he has the hang of surfing, I'll pass down my first ever surfboard to him. We seen little girls surfing around us, too cute! I'll definitely take my daughter once she old enough and can swim.

Gorgeous beach, but it does get a bit crowded. Good thing we got there early. We left around noon and it was really starting to get packed. Even pre-covid times I'm not a big fan of crowded beaches. There are showers, but stalls are kind of small but it gets the job done. Great spot for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, or just splashing around and family friendly. The sand is not as soft as some other places on the east side, and a did stub my toes on a couple rocks while splashing around with my 4 year old. If my son wasn't with me, I'd probably be catching the waves because it's pretty good here.Will probably be back when it's not as busy.

I've been coming to this beach since high school so it holds a special place in my heart lol. I used to body board a lot here and just chill on the beach. You'll see a lot of locals on this beach and not many tourists. It's also a great spot to learn how to surf. White plains is also frequently visited by monk seals that come to snooze and rest. The parking lot gets very busy during the weekend and there will be people surfing from sunrise to sunset. Down the road there is campgrounds, the coast guard, and military/DoD cabins at White Plains and Nimitz Beach that we rent about twice a year. Military ITT office is also located at white plains beach. You can rent surfboards and other gear if you are qualified. What I like most about this beach is the local atmosphere and the fact that it has a killer view. You can see the whole coastline from town to Diamond Head. The water is a beautiful turquoise when the sun is shining. There is a designated "swimming area" that is sandy. Otherwise it can be a little rocky.

Been here twice already, and love the waves for the kiddos. Just be careful as there are a lot of undercurrents. Great for beginner surfers. Make sure your items are far up a hill enough so the water doesn't sweep away. First time, my shoes got taken into the water. Week day, parking is front row, but on a weekend, you'll be waiting for a car to pull out. Bathrooms are well provided, evening with changing tables. And it was loaded with soap. CON: Once rinsing off the kiddos from the sand, have to travel back through sand to get to car. For an adult no biggie, for the kiddos, it makes it a bit more difficult to wipe back off. Overall, whether weekend or weekday, there's always room to post on the sand.

A little rocky in the water in some places but a solid spot to learn surfing or boogie boarding