As the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu boasts nearly 230 miles of stunning coastline and more than 100 gorgeous beaches. And while we love Oahu’s most famous beaches as much as the next person — we’re talking Waikiki, Waimea, and Kailua Beaches — sometimes we want to get off the beaten path and enjoy one of the island’s lesser-known stretches of sand. Enter Kualoa Regional Park, an absolute gem that’s perfect for your next beach day.

Nestled along Oahu’s windward coast at the northern end of Kaneohe Bay and backed by the towering, verdant Ko’olau Mountains, Kualoa Regional Park measures in at 153 acres of natural splendor.
Daniel Ramirez/Flickr
Nearly an hour away from Waikiki, you likely won’t find many tourists here, and if you visit during the week, you might feel as though you’ve found your own private paradise.
Forest and Kim Starr/Flickr
It doesn’t hurt that the views are simply awe-inspiring. In addition to the beauty of the windward coast, including the Ko’olau Mountains and the coast stretching down to Kaneohe, Kailua, and beyond…
Marty Gabel/Flickr

Related Stories

This Might Just Be One Of Hawaii's Prettiest White Sand Beaches

This Might Just Be One Of Hawaii's Prettiest White Sand Beaches

 The Black Sand Beach In Hawaii That's A Known Dolphin Hangout

The Black Sand Beach In Hawaii That's A Known Dolphin Hangout

 The Breathtaking Hawaii Beach Surrounded By Lava Cliffs That's Tailor Made For Summer

The Breathtaking Hawaii Beach Surrounded By Lava Cliffs That's Tailor Made For Summer
...you will get to witness the ethereal charm that is Mokoli’i, a small offshore island also known as Chinaman’s Hat for its likeness to the Asian conical hat.
Wally Gobetz/Flickr
With a thin stretch of fine, white sand and mellow turquoise waters — thanks to a large barrier reef approximately a half-mile offshore — we love making a splash in the Pacific Ocean at Kualoa Beach.
Robert Linsdell/Flickr
While swimming is great, we all know that every perfect beach day involves a little more. Luckily for you, Kualoa Beach is backed by an expansive field of green ideal for picnicking, flying a kite, or playing frisbee, soccer, or football.
daiung/Flickr
So, what are you waiting for? If you haven't made a visit to Kualoa Regional Park in a while, now's your chance. After all, there's little better than spending your entire day relaxing along the Hawaiian coast.
Robert Linsdell/Flickr

Address: 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Hours: daily, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Have you ever visited the always lovely Kualoa Beach Park? What’s your favorite Hawaiian beach to spend the day? Share your experiences and opinions with our readers in the comments below. Then, click here to discover the hidden beaches road trip that will take you to nine beaches along Oahu’s coast.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Hawaii