Beaches on O'ahu

For Surfing

100

A left reef break that is known to be one of the heaviest and deadliest waves.

What is Pipeline?

200

The location of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Surfing Competition.

What is Waimea Bay?

300

Known for its powerful shore-break and popularity with bodyboarders.

What is Sandy Beach?

400

Rough open water beach located near the eastern tip of Oahu, at the bottom of rocky sea cliffs.

What is Makapu'u (Beach)?

500

A world-famous reef and beach break that is well exposed to westerly swells, providing consistent surf. 

What is Makaha (Beach)?

For Camping

100

Located on an Airforce Base on the windward side.

What is Bellows?

200

A popular beach park off Kamehameha Hwy, famous for its view of Mokoli'i (Chinaman's Hat).

What is Kualoa Beach Park?

300

Located east of Bellows, known for its homeless settlement.

What is Waimanalo Beach Park?

400

Popular public campsite with cabins available, located on the North Shore.

What is Malaekahana?

500

A bay campsite with a sandy beach that is also popular for brackish water bridge-jumping across the street.

What is Kahana Bay?

For Fishing/Diving

100

A beach park mainly used by fishermen, campers and picnickers, known for its shallow reef; its name means "the yellow wrasse fish".

What is Ka'a'awa Beach Park?

200

The gateway to the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, famous for hammerheads and goatfish.

What is He'eia Pier?

300

Also known as Cockroach Bay.

What is Kaupo Bay?

400

A launching point for boating activities, also popular for its harbor fishing.

What is Haleiwa Boat Harbor?

500

A nice little grassy park located near Pahonu Pond, with a narrow beach that is known for its diving, snorkeling, and swimming.

What is Kaiona Beach Park?

For Rock Jumping

100

A big black monolith in the shoreline of a famous bay.

What is Waimea Bay Rock?

200

A formation of rocks jutting into the ocean where waves break alongside it.

What is China Walls?

300

A breakwater jumping spot at the edge of a ritzy neighborhood on the south shore.

What is Cromwell's?

400

A well-hidden cove at the end of a public trail, located on the southeast tip of the island.

What is Alan Davis?

500

Pretty popular cliff jumping area off Kamehameha Hwy at the windward gateway to the North Shore.

What is La'ie Point?

For Swimming

100

A popular tourist destination, known for its calm waters and view of Mokulua (Twin Islands).

What is Lanikai Beach?

200

The most famous beach in Hawai'i, located on the south shore that was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. 

What is Waikiki Beach?

300

A 2 mile stretch of beach, located on the North Shore, known for big-wave surfing during the winter and crystal clear, calm waters during the summer; famous for its sunsets.

What is Sunset Beach?

400

A popular windward location for tourists, known for its beauty and diversity; offers bike paths, picnic tables, beach volleyball, BBQ pits.

What is Kailua Beach Park?

500

An incredible natural pool that was formed by a burst of activity in a volcanic crater, tens of thousands of years ago; is known for its pristine marine life and is protected as a nature preserve. 

What is Hanauma Bay?