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137 reviews for Ala Moana Beach Park
137 reviews in English
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Review from Ettya F.
5/16/2012
If you ever want to watch the sunset and take a cute picture standing on some rocks, then the Ala Moana Beach Park is the place to come.
If you ever want to watch the sunrise and huddle together under the morning mist, then the Ala Moana Beach Park is the place to come.
If you ever want to watch waves crash against rocks just so violently as to imbue a feeling of pirates finding land without the danger of being swept away into the yonder then the Ala Moana Beach Park is the place to come. -
Review from Arthur S.
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Excellent beach park for festivities, picnics and events. I think the Greek festival takes place here annually, which is a unique event to go to if your into trying something new and like Greek food. There's dancing and wine tasting, but there's probably another review for that.
The reason why i like this beach park soo much is because parking is free, in comparison to Waikiki, where you have to pay for zoo parking. I also like its location, as its right across the street from the mall. I know a lot of tourist will probably spend the entire day at the beach, then walk straight over to ala moana afterwards to do some shopping.
I like this beach park because i can run around it all day. While i was training for a fitness test, i just so happened to google map the run i go on. Which starts off at the main entrance off atkinson, and goes down toward the second entrance past alamoana, around in a big circle and a bit into the smaller magic island circle. It totaled to be about 2 miles.
I also like this beach park because the water is relatively calm, and there's not much surf, which makes it the perfect beach to swim laps across from one end to the other. I notice many people will swim back and fourth over and over. I've gone down and twice at the most, and its a lot more tiring than it looks!
They also have a bit of a exercise area where they have pull up bars, and a situp bench. If you looking to save money at the gym, and practice body weight exercises, this is the place to go! I think they hold classes boot camp classes on the beach and even yoga on certain days. -
Review from Jasmind T.
Honolulu, HI
4/18/2012
This place is pretty dope, and only a 10 minute walk from my apartment. Being new to the island, I passed this place a few times on the bus and always wondered what the beach looked like, so I took a stroll to take a look.
Crossing Ala Moana Blvd to get there is definitely the toughest part, but its worth it! I wasn't expecting the HUGE park that preceded the beach, which had great views on its own and a small bridge over a small canal teeming with little fish.
Walking up to the beach, there's a large path that loops around the perimeter that people run & work out on. There's a low wall separating this path from the beach, and the beach is beautiful. The water is very gentle and blueish-green at the shore, then gradually gets darker blue the further you go out, making the sand seem whiter than it is. To your left is a view of the mountains, palm trees and marina, and to your right there's more beach and rocks breaking the waves. The view is just amazing and the beach wasn't super crowded like Waikiki. Excellent spot to relax, swim or paddleboard, or chill out in the park, you can even drive here as there's parking. -
Review from CM R.
Honolulu, HI
5/19/2012
I don't want to say this is my favorite beach. but so far, I love it :) the calm waters are easy to swim in. There's gorgeous scenery for pictures, it's FAR less crowded than the gorgeous waikiki beach, it's still beautiful here! People were taking wedding photos at sunset, you could see the wild life if you went to the right place. It has a beautiful view of the city. it's just gorgeous there. Way less crowded and to date, my favorite beach. It's a little rocky when you start out, but once youre in there, the water is calm, relaxing. good place for kids and families. There's not a lot of surfers close by, but that's probably because the waves crest farther out. AWESOME BEACH!
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Review from Jane L.
5/11/2012
This place reminds me of my childhood. My parents and aunties used to take me here all the time. We used to have BBQ's and what not. I like coming here to just get away at times and think. This beach is busy but always relaxing. What else more can you say about a beautiful and relaxing beach?
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Review from Tasha T.
I grew up going to family BBQs, first birthday parties, and general beach days here. If you're not camping out, then forget it if you are even thinking about trying to reserve a spot to spend a day in your 3 days weekend here.
I try to catch the sunset from the beach (and snap a few photos to instagram to make my non-kama`aina followers jealous), but at dusk the traffic jam getting out of here is definitely not the biz. Figuring out a new game plan as I type this...
Btw, try to avoid the crazies and homeless. They might seem harmless, but I wouldn't chance it. Once, I saw a couple flip a trash can and throw the rubbish as high as they could in the air while screaming. They would take breaks every so often to kiss each other while sitting on the concrete table. Yikes.
The aforementioned is part of the people watching scenery that you can get from taking a brisk walk through the park. Locals, tourists, joggers, aerobics classes, water sport lovers (surfers/spongers/SUPers), and even marriage ceremonies... All part of the lovely mix at this outrageous park. Most days I notice more people out of the water than actually basking in the waves.
For tourists/visitors, it is a hop skip and jump from Ala Moana or Ward. Might be a distance from Waikiki, though. Try catching the trolley to Ala Moana and walking over. For locals... Ah, you know the deal. :) -
Review from Brad P.
5/14/2012
This is a fantastic place to orient yourself if you end up staying in the marina area of Honolulu. The grounds are kept clean and there are nice views from the rocks near the yacht pier.
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Review from Don D.
4/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
On this day, I was here as a volunteer for the Diva Women's Half Marathon.
We were there early and it was nice and cool, but later in the day, it was blazing hot!
We were setup on the Magic Island side of the park. There is plenty of parking on that side. There are also 2 different bathroom areas on the Magic Island side.
This is the area where most people have their tents setup for parties because there is a lot of space, and the parking.
Its a cool spot to hang out with family and have a barbecue. Its close to the water, some people fish on the harbor side, and theres a pathway for running, rollerblading, or bicycle riding! -
Review from Jayson D.
4/15/2012 16 Check-ins Here
Geez, with more than 120 reviews already, what can I say here that hasn't already been said?
Probably nothing. So I'll simply add my vote to the countless masses who've raised their praise to Ala Moana Beach Park. Tons of guidebooks hold up this place as one of the best beaches on Oahu. I wouldn't call it THE best, but it is nice for what it offers: Lots of parking (so long as you get there early, or expect to "vulture" for awhile before you find a spot), a well guarded beach, sand that's groomed nightly, calm waters for swimming, ample showers for rinsing off, lots of people and outdoor events chirping around you, and some really relaxing views of the surf, marinas, and beach. There's even a concession stand for snagging snacks. Leave behind the towel-to-towel crowds you find in Waikiki and venture just a few hundred yards west to a place where you can spread out.
LOTS of organizations use this park for their various causes (e.g., road races and biathlons, corporate parties, community and school paddling regattas). So don't expect a tranquil quiet place to yourself. If you need this, hit up a beach over on the windward side or north shore. But you really can't go wrong for Honolulu.
Go have a great time! -
Review from Kimberly B.
San Jose, CA
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you want to introduce your little baby to ocean water, this is the place to go to. Less crowds, nice grassy area for picnics, and the water is really calm. We took our 6-month old son here and he had a good time touching the water with his hands, hahaha. We also like the fact that there's always parking, and the mall is across the street in case you get hungry and want to hit up the food court.
The only cons I can think of for this place is the amount of small rocks and twigs in the sand. Sometimes you have to skip around a little to avoid stepping on these things.Listed in: Oahu Hot Spots
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Review from Summer N.
3/15/2012
I've recently started jogging again (well, more like crawling along at a snail's pace), and Ala Moana is one of my favorite places to get in a quick run before heading home. Besides the convenient location, the running paths are a good way to measure your running distance--once around the park perimeter is roughly two miles, and once around Magic Island alone is about one mile.
Sure, there are the downsides...there are homeless people who live near the running paths, and sometimes they perfume the air with urine. Sometimes you have to watch your step because a dead or a fearless live bird will be two inches from your feet.
Around 5:00 pm, the air is pretty cool, and you can usually watch people sailing or canoeing or surfing around Magic Island, which, as tacky as it may be, usually makes me feel pretty happy to live in Hawaii and be able to run outside in the middle of February. And 100% of the time, I've seen at least one couple pose for wedding photos. -
Review from Gina P.
Washington, DC
3/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Head to this beach to escape Waikiki Tourist Inferno.
You'll have much more room to yourself, and the same pretty views of the mountains and Diamon Head. Parking is easy and you'll have a short walk to the fantastic Ala Moana food court if you get peckish.
There are usually exercisers, lap swimmers and paddleboarders (who if you are nice enough, will let you borrow their board...) -
Review from Denise K.
2/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
4 stars for 4 reasons:
1. It's a family beach. It's shallow. For the most part, there are no rocks to step on. It's a great place to wade in the water or teach your kids how to swim.
2. It's almost always sunny here, like Waikiki, but without all the annoying tourists.
3. There's always people BBQing - and most will share their food with you! And sometimes beer too!
4. It's an uber recreational park. I love how you can run around the park, sail your mini sailboats, fish or surf!
SUPers - please stay in the outside lanes.
Swimmers - please stay in the inside lanes. -
Review from Kristen C.
Waipahu, HI
12/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
149/365
I've been coming here ever since I was a wee little baby, for partys, family picnics, and other school events. It is a nice and calm beach where the waters are good for the kiddies and paddle boarding. There is lots of parking but it can get very crowded since it is a prime spot for events. It is fairly clean over here too so thats always nice. Theres even a food stand located somewhere in the middle along with tennis and basketball courts and outdoor workout sets. A lot of people also come here to jog. Overall, a nice place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful hawaii.Listed in: Yelp 365 Challenge
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Review from Megan I.
Torrance, CA
4/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Calm water here and there are usually life guards on duty, but beware of the rocks that lurk under the tide. Parking isn't always superb, but it's a long stretch of beach. This area is also frequented by runners, swimmers, paddle boarders, etc.
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Review from Jennifer Y.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
Kids ..kids ..families.. families ..picnics ...gatherings.. birthdays.. anniversaries.. post-shopping... post-eating.. naptime .. sunset-watching.. jogging .. long walks & talks..
Ah the many occassions that bring me back to this park. Mornings here are best for swimming & lounging. Afternoons are best for sunset-watching. Look to the local forecasts for sunrise/sunset times! -
Review from Kelly H.
This place is sexellent for running. The only tip I have is to make sure you take the inner track for the portion along the part of the trail where the hobos hangout or you will be catcalled (EWW!). If you follow the path along the outer edges of the park 1 loop = 2 miles (approx). If you are looking for a longer run add a loop around magic island for another 1 mile. Then mix those two up for any combination/distance you desire. There is also a nice workout playground across the street from magic island on the ala moana beach park grassy area.
I would suggest you work out in the morning as it gets hot once it reaches around 10am. Also, be safe and try to avoid working out at night as there has been incidences reported in the park during the night.
If you have a little more time in your day, bring a suit and lay out after your workout...it.feels.amazing/the laziest cool down you will experience in your life. If you bring some coconut water in a cooler for after your workout you could be living the life as your muscle get some rejuvenation =)
Aside from running, I have also come to magic island to lay out on the beach and go in the water. I always see people swimming in the lagoon area as a work out if that's your thing. There is also a nice view of daimond head from the left side of magic island when facing the water. If you love fishing, I have also seen people fishing off the rocky boating dock areas of magic island. Not sure what they are catching but I know it is something good as I always see the ojiisan cruising out there for hours with their fishing poles.
tip: beware of the birds and hobos, eww and ewww -
Review from Warren D.
1/21/2012
I think many folks don't know about this place because most maps and signs just call it "Ala Moana Park," so people don't think there's a beach there.
Well the secret is out, Yelpers! This nice stretch of beach features far more parking and far less people than the more famous beaches in the area (Waikiki, anyone?).
There are a number of public fountains to hose off after sitting on the each or swimming in the ocean, too.
Bonus: The snack shop across the street is outstanding and cheap. The Teriyaki Burger was delicious and well worth the $4.50 I shelled out for it. -
Review from Earl G.
10/27/2011 1 photo
With it's pretty large parking lot and large size Ala Moana BP is convenient to get to. Just a 10 minute drive west of Waikiki beach this gold-sand man made beach has something for everyone.
- Fishing, surprised by the amount of people fishing just off the dock. Actually saw a person catch a 1.5-2 ft fish while driving by.
- Picnics, tons of locals just hanging out using the bbq grills.
- Swimmers, joggers, body boarders, paddle boarders.
- Waves are low key which makes it a great beach for kids.
- The signature Japanese bride and groom taking photos.
- Ala Moana mall is across the street if you need to get any last minute things or want to do some shopping.
Great all around beach. (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)Listed in: Adventures in Oahu
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Review from Amanda G.
11/17/2011
This was my favorite beach in Oahu.
Lots of free parking, not too busy, and not overrun with tourists.
There was plenty of room to spread your stuff out, (not that we bring very much.)
The water was warm and calm, and the sand is smooth and not very rocky.
We spent our last beach day here, and I could have stayed forever. I wish we had found this beach earlier.
We even chatted with a really nice man and his grandaughter, and he told us most tourists don't come here. (He thought we lived there, since it's mostly locals that come here.)
It was a wonderful day, and I hope to return on my next visit. -
Review from Jen R.
San Diego, CA
10/24/2011 4 photos
I am impressed how this beach was constructed as a gigantic ocean water swimming pool. Ala Moana Beach Park is a relaxing yet suitable place for working out or having a party or BBQ with family and friends.
The water is calm and very still. You can to go swimming, and/or practice paddling (with a surfboard or a stand up paddleboard). There is so much room and area to do these activities without bumping into others. This beach is wonderful for those that do not have access to a pool and need a place to workout or practice paddling.
This beach is excellent for children too. My family took my niece here a few times so she can use her snorkel gear (even though she couldn't see fishes, maybe tiny ones).
The only con is that most of the beach is rocky with coral pieces, shells, and rocks mixed with the sandy ground. Whenever I walk into the water, my face will change into many different expressions until I got deeper in the water.
From the sand, getting in the water:
:) :| :\ :O 8| :S :| :) :D
Ahhhh... in the water.
I wish my current city had a nice swimming pool-like beach such as Ala Moana Beach Park.Listed in: The HI Kind of Life, Well, ain't that a BEACH!
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Review from Jay L.
Honolulu, HI
I was contemplating of classifying Ala Moana Beach Park as an overrated beach along with all of the beaches in Waikiki but I decided changed my mind instead. This beach may be filled with lot's of tourists but there's more to it than meets the eye. Of course I know all about this beach since I've been here way too many times and it's a fun beach, but there's always gotta be a downside to it whether you like it or not.
With a beach park such as this one, you know it's not gonna end up being somewhat of an overrated beach but at the same time, not only do I see plenty of tourists spending their day here but there's also locals that like to spend their day here at the beach especially on weekends and holidays. I'll get more to the holiday part for this beach later on in the review. In the meantime, you just follow along with what I have to say. Simple as that.
Here at Ala Moana Beach Park, there're many things you can do besides going swimming and getting a tan. You can play tennis at the tennis courts, go running, jogging, or walking around the entire beach park, play beach volleyball, or get together with your friends and families by having a barbecue together. I've rode throughout the whole entire beach park with my bicycle on numerous occasions and it's sure one helluva fun thing to do as you get to take pictures of the scenery around the beach park and ride pretty much fast as you wanna go. Watch out for cars people as you're riding along the sidewalk or on the road. It seems they don't really pay attention to you if you're heading in their direction.
Parking can be tough to find depending on where you park at at the beach. If you're lucky, you can manage to find an open parking stall at the parking lot by Magic Island or you canamage to find parking space along the side of the road by parallel parking. Most of the times, it can be real tough to find parking on days when the beach is packed with locals and tourists alike especially on weekends and holidays.
Speaking of holidays, this beach park can get really crowded with lot's of beach goers if it's on a holiday. The busiest holiday the beach can get really crowded is on Fourth of July a.k.a Independence Day where they have the annual Fourth of July firework spectacular show in the evening and it's fun to watch but you'd rather be elsewhere to see the firework display show rather than being at the beach.
The biggest downside of this beach is the homeless infestation. There're plenty of homeless bums camping out at the beach and they're everywhere around the beach whether it's by the McCoy Pavilion, public bathrooms, or anywhere else. I also forgot to mention the public bathrooms at the beach park are not clean and I'd assume homeless bums do camp out inside of the bathrooms as well. -
Review from Nick L.
12/22/2011
This was another place we kind of stumbled upon when we were walking from Waikiki to Honolulu. How do you stumble onto something this size?
I'm meaning that we didn't set out or plan to come here, it was just something we saw and decided to walk in and explore.
It's big and there's plenty of space for a lot of people. We saw people fishing, playing ball, hanging out at the beach and cooking.
It's a very pleasant stroll in the shadow of Ala Moana shopping mall..... -
Review from Vivian A.
9/27/2011
We had an "Appreciation Picnic" here for all our out-of-town guests that were visiting for our wedding. My Uncle (a local) got the permit to reserve the perfect spot on Magic Island: picnic area #36. Although far in terms of walking distance from the parking lot (located all the way at the end of the island), it was the perfect location to enjoy and lounge all day, with the bathrooms/showers located just yards away. We had great views of the surf (in which my brother and his kids stayed out about 5 hours taking advantage of the 7+ foot waves) and we had visible access to the kids and guests that wanted to lounge and swim in the lagoon.
Underneath the huge banyan tree was perfect! We didn't need to set up any tents or unnecessary overhead, the banyan tree provided more than enough shade for our more then 70+ guests for the entire picnic (11am-5pm). It was a very memorable afternoon of lounging and spending quality time with family and friends that will be cherished forever!Listed in: Mama Nature
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Review from Aimee A.
I come here almost everyday for swimming, paddleboarding, practicing parkour and oh yeah, just lying around and trying to get a tan. Most times, I smell grilled food from picnics. I'm not sure if people will give you food but i've thought about asking because it smells so good lol. Maybe i should have a picnic of my own sometime :D
Parking can be tough on the weekends but okay on weekdays. Restrooms not as clean as other beaches but they have outdoor showers where you can also wash your boards. They have lifeguards, volleyball court, tennis court, monkeybars. Waters are very calm here unlike lanikai, kailua or waimanalo and the sunsets are pretty. -
Review from Little D.
Honolulu, HI
8/1/2011
Nice beach for swimming, BBQ, jogging, walking, biking, Yoga, TaiChi, napping, people watching.
I like the Magic Island side better for reading or napping. Start swimming from MI side to west bound, turn at the white pole, makes 1KM. Compared to other beaches, it is relatively quiet. Some clear days, you could see corals and fish. Some days, it stinks.
6:00 am you already see a lot of people. Nice sunset as well.
Parking could be a challenge.
YELP 365 - 1/365Listed in: YELP 365 CHALLENGE!
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Review from Shay F.
11/25/2011 30 Check-ins Here
Great place to just go and relax. Of course it's a popular place for BBQs too!
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Review from Kelly M.
11/24/2011
Close, local, pretty, lots of parking. What's not to love?
More of the secluded beach for keiki, plus outer water for surfers kind of place. But we love to go here, spread a blanket on the grass down towards the end of the peninsula, and watch the surfers, watch the people, watch the sunset. With it being right in two, easy to go for half an hour or all day. I love living in Hawaii! -
Review from Juliann C.
Kaneohe, HI
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Good:
*4th of July firework show. phenomenal!
*The great events they put on at Ala Moana Beach park is great... great for family, kids, and just plain fun :)
*Many tennis courts
*There's a lagoon part (is that what you call it), there's magic island, and then the long strip... idk what you call that part.
*Great walk ways for skating, biking, running, and jogging
*Scenery is beautiful
*great for kids because shallow waters
The Bad:
*Could use more shaded areas
*Bums
*Rocks
*Babies everywhere
The Weird:
*I am about 3 different shades right now because of my last trip to Ala Beach Park, I am peeling three different layers right now... and it's not lookin pretty.
I gave this beach a 3-star because I'm more of a Kailua beach and Lani Kai kinda girl. -
Review from Ashley F.
Honolulu, HI
2/25/2012
This is my go-to beach when I'm at home. It's very convenient for a beach located in town and it's never that crowded where you would feel claustrophobic (unless it's Memorial Day or 4th of July). Lots of free parking either in the Magic Island lot or along the road. There are always people either swimming, paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, running, BBQing, or simply laying out on a towel to soak up the sun. This is definitely a family beach where the water is shallow, not too cold, not rocky, and adequate lifeguard stands just in case something happens. It's a wonderful place for both locals and tourists alike! If you're a TV/movie buff, they film a lot of the Hawaii 5-0 shots from this beach!
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Review from Craig P.
Honolulu, HI
7/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Ala Moana is a man made beach. It's always filled with people doing anything and everything from cross fit workouts, parkour, runners, joggers, stand up paddle boarders, swimmers etc. It's really a great place to be active and feel energized by everyone else's energy. There is a lot of space so it never really feels too cramped but the closer you get to the beach the smaller your bubble gets because everyone loves to be close to the water.
However parking does get insane from time to time. The beach is decent. Not the smoothest beach, and quite a bit of reef and rock. Be wary before jumping straight into the water. Lest you hit your head. -
Review from Rowena T.
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
The waters were calm, seemed more clear than Waikiki's and definitely more quiet. (it also was a Monday)
This beach does not have much shade, so if you get a chance go early to try to get under a tree. There are bathrooms close by which makes it very convenient. My sister an I just grabbed our floaties and relaxed in the water for about an hour. Don't stay out in the sun too long, it's not good for your skin. I hate seeing girls just laying out trying to get the darkest they can - you're in HAWAII you will get a tan ladies no matter how much time you spend outside!
This beach is great for paddle boarding, swimming with kids, floating around. We especially love that it is not packed full of people. -
Review from Tiffany Y.
Honolulu, HI
6/23/2011 7 Check-ins Here
I am a big fan of this beach park especially on Fourth of July. Yes, I am one of the die hards that has made it a family tradition for almost 11 or 12 years to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to fight the traffic to get into the park and set up a compound for the entire day....just to watch 20-25 minutes of a firework show.
Is it worth it? YES
I love this park not because it is within walking distance to Ala Moana Shopping Center but because it is great for small kids and family gatherings.
Over the reef, there are different names for particular surf areas such as Bombura's (spelling) behind Magic Island. Concessions across the tennis court, etc.
If you are on the other side of magic island by the Ilikai, then you have Kaisers and Bowls.
If you want to run or walk, there is a path around the entire park. Make sure you don't stumble upon the homeless.
Bathrooms are meh but this is a beach and it will always look cruddy because of all the trekking from the showers or beach. Do me a favor? Use slippers...please don't walk barefooted because that is just plain nasty especially because it is just cootie town with all sorts of wet feet walking around (BLECH)
Nevertheless, this park is a great way to spend the day with your family, go surfing, exercising, or just laying out in the sun.Listed in: Love the Outdoors!
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Review from Tom A.
Newcastle, WA
2/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Stayed at the Ala Moana hotel and walked to the beach to walk every morning. Coming from Seattle in January loved the 80 degree temperature and the uncrowded trail around the park. Also right across the street from the mall and a Starbucks to that takes it to 5 stars. Didn't see them filming Hawaii Five O there, too bad.
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Review from Sonja S.
Sunnyvale, CA
7/29/2011
Pros:
- Running/Jogging on the beach
- park with amenities is close
-not too crowded with tourists
- watch Hawaii 5-0 being filmed
Cons:
- not the best beach - stoney when you walk in -
Review from Steve F.
Honolulu, HI
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
Think of this place as a nice city park with a beach. The locals love this place and it is a short walk from Ala Moana Center. I wish they had food trucks here, but it must not be allowed. You can bring food from the food court or foodland.
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Review from J P.
Honolulu, HI
7/17/2011
Best place to come running/jogging. You can go for days just soaking in the beautiful scenery and not having to smell a lot of fumes from cars. There are old men in their speedos, families BBQ-ing, swimmers, couples on date, people reading, kids learning how to ride their bikes... a lot to see.
I'll be back tomorrow... -
Review from Jamie V.
Bellevue, WA
9/11/2011
Another favorite beach of mine because it's the closest beach from our house and it brings back good childhood memories. This park is huge making is perfect for recreational activities like picnics (which we did basically every weekend as a kid) tennis, running, soccer practice, the list goes on.
The beach is great. More locals than tourists which is a big plus in my book. Magic island is a great place to watch the sunset and watch people catch waves. You'd need to either enter the water from magic island or paddle out far to get to the waves. The beach area itself is pretty protected and very calm waters making is really good for kids. -
Review from Vin L.
Honolulu, HI
9/7/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This review is only for the tennis courts:
As of 9/3/11, a crew is resurfacing the tennis courts. They started with the practice wall and making their way from 6 to 10. I'm not sure if they are doing the makai courts, but those are in good shape anyway. I'm so glad they're finally going to fix the cracks. -
Review from Scott K.
I think this is one of the busiest places early morning and late afternoon. Between the paddlers, surfers, beach goers and the runners, the park/beach can get alittle crowded.
Getting into the exercise mood, you have the option of doing beach workouts, running the park (about 2.5 miles) around, fitness station or just a nice stroll on the beachwalk.
Caution: The homeless in the park are around, so the smells might get to you in some areas but they are harmless.....so far.
The beach is clear and calm. The sand isnt much but its enough for those who want to get there tan in for the week. If your looking for waves, you will have to paddle out about a mile where you will see the surf break.
On the weekends, the park is perfect for a nice BBQ. Pack the kids up and make a day out of it. If your in the park on a Friday night, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks at 8pm.
