Waimanalo Beach Travel Guide

Waimanalo

Very beautiful beach in Hawaii, the island of Oahu🌴
Very beautiful beach in Hawaii, the island of Oahu🌴
This is a very hard place to find if you do not know where to turn off the hike. To find this you'll need to hike Makapu'u Lighthouse, but will need to take a turn off the trail and down a cliff. This could be dangerous, so make sure that you go with someone experienced and to check the tide. If the tide is high, DO NOT GO because the waves will break into the tide pools and possibly sweep you in the ocean. The view is beautiful and you see many fish swimming in the tide pools.
Couldn’t even see the stars 😔 #Golden
In the distance the larger island is Manana Island. In the foreground a smaller island that appears to snuggle the larger. It reminds me of the song by James Ford Murphy, Kuana Torres Kahele, and Napua Greg-Nakasone “Lava”. The graphics that go with that song were modeled after Iz and his wife. So beautiful!

Popular places to visit

Makapuu Beach featuring a sandy beach, swimming and rugged coastline

Makapuu Beach

One of O’ahu’s less-crowded beaches offers great boogie boarding and tide pool exploration with convenient nearby access to elevated views of the island.

Makapuu Beach
View of Rabbit Island from Sealife Park on Oahu.

Sea Life Park

Take the children to visit the sea creatures at Sea Life Park during your trip to Waimanalo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sea Life Park
Waimanalo Beach showing a beach, a sunset and landscape views

Waimanalo Beach

Ride the waves on a bodyboard and sunbathe on the sand at one of Oahu's most popular beaches, known for its starring roles in two top television shows.

Waimanalo Beach
Have you ever seen a more perfect beach than Bellows Beach 🏖? Literally, I was speechless!!😶White sand powder, gorgeous clear teal beach and warm water.💦 This Beach on my picture is located inside the military base. However, there is an area outside of the base that’s dedicated for public use. But it is not nearly as stunning as this one. Besides the Lanikai Beach, this one is another of my favorite place to swim.

Bellows Field Beach Park

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bellows Field Beach Park during your travels in Waimanalo? Discover the art scene in this walkable area or seek out its cycling trails.

Bellows Field Beach Park
This is a very hard place to find if you do not know where to turn off the hike. To find this you'll need to hike Makapu'u Lighthouse, but will need to take a turn off the trail and down a cliff. This could be dangerous, so make sure that you go with someone experienced and to check the tide. If the tide is high, DO NOT GO because the waves will break into the tide pools and possibly sweep you in the ocean. The view is beautiful and you see many fish swimming in the tide pools.

Kaupo Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kaupo Bay during your trip to Waimanalo? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Kaupo Bay

Kaiona Beach Park

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kaiona Beach Park during your travels in Waimanalo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Kaiona Beach Park

Things to do

Luau performers in grass skirts

Germaine's Hawaiian Luau

Rp1.937.664
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Germaine's Hawaiian Luau
Humpback whale breaching

Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise

Rp1.429.615
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise
Pearl Harbor memorial in Oahu

Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade

Rp1.278.320
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pearl Harbor, Arizona & City Tour with Optional Battleship Missouri Upgrade
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)

Rp1.512.959
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watching Cruise (Whales Guaranteed)
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

Rp302.760
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Best of Pearl Harbor

New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience

Rp3.504.952
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Tour: Best of Pearl Harbor - The Complete Experience
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Top hotels in Waimanalo Beach

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.903.168 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp3.903.168
Rp5.725.070 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,850 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Beach just a few steps from hotel. Plenty of shopping and food within walking distance.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.793.812 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp3.793.812
Rp5.595.251 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.280.680 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp3.280.680
Rp4.933.106 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,784 reviews)
Everything was amazing!! We had an oceanfront room that was beautiful! The staff were so kind and accommodating. We are definitely coming back :)

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp8.226.936 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp8.226.936
Rp10.798.316 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,927 reviews)
Clean, big facility. Good location

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St Honolulu HI
The price is Rp4.401.397 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp4.401.397
Rp6.141.203 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,391 reviews)
Viewing Friday night fireworks from my room Great sushi at Katsumidori restaurant

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Prince Waikiki
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp2.561.202 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp2.561.202
Rp4.158.914 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,108 reviews)
The hotel employee never explained anything during check in. The valet employees were rude and too busy talking with one another. Also the daily rate for parking and resort fees was incredibly high. Just a bad experience over all

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
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