Beach Overview of the beaches at the Eastcoast of Oahu from the south to the north:

Hanauma Bay Beach Park:
The Hanauma Bay belongs to the most popular and most beautiful places in Hawaii. It is one of the most famous snorkling locations. Corals can easily get damaged. therefore it is not allowed to walk or climb on corals. Corals are sharp and can also cause injuries. Because of the corals, the Hanauma Bay Beach Park is not a good place for swimming. All visitors have to watch a video about the Hanauma Bay. The video includes various restrictions and regulations that are necessary to preserve the natural beauty of the Hanauma Bay.
Lifeguards, showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking fee at the Hanauma Bay is $1.-. The parking fee can only be payed in cash. The entrance fee to the Hanauma Bay Beach is $7,5.-, creditcards are welcome. No entrance fee is charged for kids (12 years and younger), hawaiians and active military personnel (as at: September 2011).

Molokai Lookout Beach:
The beach at the Molokai Lookout Beach is not a good place for swimming.  A narrow trail leads from the parking lot to the beach. No facilities are provided. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Molokai Lookout in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Sandy Beach:
The Sandy Beach is known for the big waves along the shoreline. Warning signs inform about the strong currents and the dangerous shorebreak. Swimming is not allowed at this beach. Lifeguards, showers and restrooms are provided at the Sandy Beach. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Sandy Beach in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Wawamalu Beach:
The beach at the Wawamalu Beach is pretty rocky. The parking lot is unpaved and pretty rough. A vehicle with 4 wheel drive and high clearence vehicle (e.g. a SUV) is recomended. No facilities are provided at this beach. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Wawamalu Beach in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Makapuu Lighthouse Beach (Kaiwi Shoreline / Kaho’ ohhahai Inlet):
A short trail leads from the parking lot, where the trail to the Makapuu Lighthouse and the  Makapuu Lighthouse Beach begins to the rather small beach. No facilities are provided. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Makapuu Lighthouse Beach in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Makapuu Beach Park:
The Makapuu Beach is situated in a bay with rocks along both sides of the bay. Warning signs inform about strong currents and the dangerous shorebreak. Lifeguards, showers and restrooms are provided at the Makapuu Beach Park. The parking is pretty small and the parking space is extremely limited. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Makapuu Beach in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Makaii Pier Beach:
A small sandy beach is located next to the Makaii Research Pier. Only a few parking spaces are available at this beach. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the in Makaii Pier Beach Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Kaiona Beach Park:
A narrow beach is located at the Kaiona Beach Park. Washed up parts of plants and small stones are lying in the sand. Showers, restrooms and benches are provided at this beach. The parking lot at the Kaiona Beach is rather small. Additional parking space is available along the roadside. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Kaiona Beach in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Waimanalo Beach Park:
Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand of the Waimanalo Beach Park. Warning signs inform about Man-o-War tahat may be in the water. This dangerous and poisonous jellyfish can endanger swimmers. Lifeguards, restrooms and showers are provided at this beach. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Waimanalo Beach Park in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Kailua Beach Park:
The beach at the Kailua Beach Park is one of the best and most popular beaches in Oahu and in Hawaii. The sand is very fine at this picturesque beach. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand. Lifeguards, restrooms and showers are provided at the Kailua Beach Park. Two large parking lots are available. During high seasons, all parking spaces are occupied before noon. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Kailua Beach Park Kailua Beach Park in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Kalawa Beach Park:
Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand of the Kalawa Beach Park. Signs warn about strong currents and dangerous shorebreaks. Showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking lot at the Kalawa Beach Park is rather small. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Kalawa Beach Park in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Waiahole Beach Park:
The beach at the Waiahole Beach Park is pretty narrow. No facilities are provided at this beach. Parking space is available along the roadside. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Waiahole Beach Park in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

Kualoa Regional Park:
Washed up parts of plants, stones and rocks are lying in the sand of the Kualoa Regional Park. Signs inform about strong currents. Showers, restrooms and picnic tables are provided at the Kualoa Regional Park. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Kualoa Regional Park in Oahu (as at: September 2011).

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