Nearby Beaches & Parks

Pahoehoe Beach Park

While there is a beach here it isn’t good for swimming.  The main attraction is the large grassy section of the park featuring picnic tables, benches, and plenty of shade trees.  This is a popular spot for fishing, family picnics, grilling out, or just sitting on a bench and watching the water.  Several yoga/fitness and hula classes also take place throughout the week here.  For those with young children, this is a great place to come lay out a blanket and watch them play because it offers ample shade. Click here for more info on Pahoehoe Park.

Whitesands / La’aloa Beach Park

Whitesands is a popular sunbathing, swimming, body surfing, and boogie boarding spot.  Not only does Whitesands have great swimming and body surfing, but there is also some excellent Snorkeling.  You can swim out 30 yards from Whitesands and see some coral reef.  Sea turtles frequently visit the beach.  

On the South side of the parking lot is the often overlooked La’aloa Cove, a.k.a. "Mile Marker 4," a popular shore entry for experienced Scuba Divers and Snorkelers.  A grassy, tree shaded path leads down from the parking lot to a rocky beach.  The beach is usually empty, save the occasional sunbather, and is a perfect place to sit and quietly watch the ocean.

The Cove to the South of the Parking Lot "La'aloa"	A Heiau near the Cove
La'aloa Cove / "Snorkel Cove" - Usually a quiet place to sunbath

Kahalu’u Beach Park (Snorkel Beach)

Kahalu’u, also known as the Snorkel Beach, Turtle Beach, or Children’s Beach, is located about 1.1 mils South of Whitesands on Ali’i Dr.  There are two pavilions with picnic benches, as well as benches and grills scattered throughout the park.  This is some of the best novice snorkeling on the island, featuring loads of reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles.  While there is some sand in the water, it is mostly rocky and better suited for snorkeling than playing around in the water. 

Kahalu'u is relatively easy to get in the water, though it gets rockier on the way out. Good snorkeling, lots of turtles.	Here's a shot of the beach with lifeguard stand and a pavilion.
St. Peter's Church, just North of the Beach
	Some tide pools