Hunakai Beach

I don’t know why this beach is rated so high. Yeah it’s a nice view next to beautiful houses. But I don’t know if people know that there’s a nasty pond next to the Kahala resort that when it rains goes into the ocean. A lot of dogs running loose here that means a lot of poop. Also noticed when I come out of the ocean here I feel a kind of film on me. Ooh not to mention couple years back my friend and I got flashed. We were not the only ones.

I will honestly say this isn’t going to be the most beautiful beach you’ll see on Oahu, but it still manages to be pretty high on my list of beaches to go to.
Why you may ask? Because the parking is always plentiful (you could pretty much park anywhere on Kahala Ave. and walk through any of the beach accesses, or park in the lot at the end of the road right before you enter the Kahala Hotel grounds) and it’s the most dog-​friendly beach I know of in town. Because it’s hidden behind huge mansions and just far away enough from Waikiki, there won’t be a whole lot of tourists here if any, and you get an awesome view of Hawaii Kai and Koko Head.
Beware though, the beach pretty much disappears when the tides are high and it does get pretty rocky and mossy at some parts making it difficult to swim! But if you can deal with that, then definitely worth checking out this hidden gem of a beach :)

One of my fave beach on Oahu! Sometimes there are a lot of people then sometimes if you’re at luck — deserted! Hardly ever big waves so if you have young kids this place is perfect! Many beach access alleys to get to the beach, on hunakai street!

Whenever I take a dip here, I get a warm feeling like I am on a neighbor island. Weekends are pretty crowded here, weekdays not so busy. Location is right in the backyard of million dollar estates. If you swim a quarter mile out they carved a path in the coral. You can walk to the Kahala hotel or mall. I often see neighbors with their four legged friends. I prefer coming here because it feels less crowded, and also get the kama’aina vibes…

Hubby and I have been going for a lot of jogs/​walks trying to take better care of our health.
When we are in the area, I always love to stop by this tiny beach to just watch the waves, write in the sand, climb a few rocks and just admire the peaceful atmosphere.
The only thing I don’t like about this beach, is there’s a LOT of flies! Especially when you walk down the little pathway to get to the beach. We never stay too long anyway, so as long as you keep your mouth closed, it’s ok LOL.
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At the end of Hunakai Street is Kahala’s best kept secret — a uncrowded white sand beach where dogs can walk and swim their owners.
There are no bathrooms or showers in the area, but there is a lot of street parking available and open areas on the sand for a nice picnic or sunbathe.
If you bring a dog, remember to keep it on a leash and pick up after it. Help keep this beach clean and safe for everyone.