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  • Alyona S
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was here with my work team and spent a couple days mostly on my own. What I would do differently: I would rent a chairs/umbrella set at the Royal
    Hawaiian hotel. It’s $100 a day but would be well worth it. You can book this online but have to do it ahead of time. There are other vendors that will set up chairs and umbrella for you, I did this but it was late in the day so I was rows behind other people. Wish I secured my spot in the am.
    I stayed at the outrigger Beachcomber - a block away from the beach. They also have a cafe with great baristas.
    Dukes was great for dinner. Surf lanai for breakfast. We also did a party boat which was a ton of fun, highly recommend.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • JFWhite
    Moncton, Canada8,160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice secluded beach in the city limits. Seems like its clean as well with almost to no waves. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful place to hang out.
    Written 22 December 2024
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  • Stacy s
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The park sits under the watchful eye of Diamond Head along the beaches of Waikiki. Families enjoying picnics, couples playing tennis, youth soccer games, and music at the bandshell- fabulous place.
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • OZS_ATW
    Budapest, Hungary4,382 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kaimana Beach was a really cool place with a lot of surfers and swimmers. The waves were just so nice with the Diamond Head in the background.
    Written 17 December 2024
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  • Usia2014
    Calgary, Canada1,955 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We love this beach and it’s especially great for families with small children as it’s nice and sandy and shallow with clear water. The break wall protects it from the surf and waves so it’s very flat and calm. Our three small grandkids (including a 10 month old) loved being there every day during our holiday. The sunsets are amazing from here too!
    Written 23 January 2025
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  • OZS_ATW
    Budapest, Hungary4,382 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sans Souci Beach Park was just another great surprise for us. There were more locals in here enjoying the waves with good music!
    Written 17 December 2024
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  • london057
    Dublin, OH680 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    First of all this a better beach than Waikiki. Second the water is claim even in the winter. Third this a public beach. Lastly, there is lovely resort on this beach .
    Written 31 December 2021
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  • OZS_ATW
    Budapest, Hungary4,382 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views of China Walls was amazing but be very careful and think twice before you do some crazy mistake with can have a lifelong effect...
    Written 23 December 2024
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  • Carter B
    Casper, WY70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really cool little inlet that is the setting for multiple movie scenes from ‘50 First Dates’ to ‘From here to Eternity’ (hence the name) and several more. A little climb to get down but nothing difficult if able bodied. Saw a few turtles lounging in the tidal pools.
    Written 5 January 2025
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  • Steph
    Long Island, NY60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you're a strong swimmer and up for a little adventure, Halona Beach Cove is a fun spot to check out. You'll have to hike down a rocky hill to reach the beach, and the water's rough with some rocks, but jumping in for a swim is worth it!
    There's even a spot on the rocks where you can jump in-just be careful, as the waves can toss you around.
    Not the best beach for young kids since the waves are intense, and there are no facilities. Heads-up: I saw some mice snacking on a woman's food while she swam, and I picked up some trash others left behind. Despite that, there are some incredible photo spots by the water and on the rocks. Gorgeous spot overall-just take care when going for a swim!
    Written 12 November 2024
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  • Usia2014
    Calgary, Canada1,955 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beach and park area were named after the Queen of Hawaii. It is walking distance to many of the hotels at the end of Waikiki. So it was very easy to get to from our hotel (Hyatt Place) and not a long walk for our grand daughters aged 3 and 5. They loved it when the waves came up to their ankles on the beach. Also, it was fun watching the surfers on the ocean and local boys diving from the wall into the water. Sun sets were amazing over the water!
    Written 23 January 2025
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  • OZS_ATW
    Budapest, Hungary4,382 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Diamond Head Beach Park is long strip of narrow sandy area with steep hills on one side. It is just magical and always very windy!
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • Tammy M
    Crowley, LA23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were lucky enough to be able to have our wedding ceremony at this location! It was so beautiful and made our day so very special! We were blessed by early morning rains with a beautiful rainbow, then sunshine during our ceremony in the afternoon!
    Written 20 May 2024
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  • ITRT
    Virginia46,380 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What is confusing to the visitor is the number of times the name of a beach changes. Ewa (Kapilina) Beach on Iroquois Point in a secured community. However, Hawaii’s public beach access law makes it illegal to prohibit beach access. When you arrive at the gate, simply tell the guard you are going to the beach. The guard checks your driver’s license and makes note of your license plate number and then you can enjoy Kapilina Beach. The sand is full of pebbles and the sunset we saw was just okay. Dogs are allowed on this beach. There was live music and a food venue called D’Lish at the Beach (food was lousy). There are picnic tables with shades scattered throughout. Only residents are allowed to use the sunshades on the beach itself. However, restrooms and showers are available to all. The beach has been known as Pu'uloa Beach, formerly Iroquois Point Beach, and Ewa Beach. I did enjoy the live music which I think is available only on weekends.
    Written 1 April 2022
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  • OZS_ATW
    Budapest, Hungary4,382 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kaka'ako Waterfront Park was really beautiful place, not as much crowded like Waikiki and all the well-known beaches.
    It was very relaxing to spend some time in here.
    Written 19 December 2024
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