35 Free Swimming Holes near Oahu Area 3 Places
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Hanauma Bay
Honolulu, Hawaii
0.2 miles WOne of Hawaii's most beloved snorkeling spots, with calm clear water, white sand, and up to 3,000 visitors daily in a protected nature preserve on Oahu's southeast coast.
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Cockroach Cove
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.4 miles NEA rocky ocean cove on Oahu's southeastern shore — deep enough to swim in and lively with waves, it feels more like a wave pool than a beach, tucked between the Halona Blowhole and the Japanese Fishing Shrine.
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Blowhole
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.4 miles NEA dramatic rock formation on Oahu's coast that shoots sea spray high into the air like a geyser on windy, high-tide days — a spectacular roadside view above Hanauma Bay.
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Sandy Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.7 miles NEPowerful shorebreak and strong currents make Sandy Beach a dramatic spectacle — experienced bodyboarders love it, but red warning flags fly most days for good reason.
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Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
2.4 miles ELegendary surf breaks and calm, beginner-friendly water where Duke Kahanamoku once taught visitors to ride waves — Waikiki's beach culture runs deep.
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Waimanalo Beach
Waimanalo, Hawaii
3.7 miles NEWaimÄnalo Beach is a census-designated place located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of KoÊ»olaupoko, on the island of OÊ»ahu in the U.S. state of HawaiÊ»i.
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Makapu'u
Waimanalo, Hawaii
3.7 miles NEA 2-mile paved trail leads to one of Hawaii's most familiar landmarks, the 1909 Makapu'u Lighthouse, with a fantastic view of the Windward Oahu coastline and the island of Molokai.
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Robins Nest
Waimanalo, Hawaii
3.8 miles NThis legendary oceanfront Hawaiian estate on Oahu's southeast coast — the "Pahonu" Anderson Estate — gained fame as a filming location for Magnum P.I.
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Kahala Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
5.2 miles WA quieter, more secluded alternative to Waikiki — Kahala Beach has calm, shallow water perfect for swimming or kayaking, though some areas have a rocky shoreline so water shoes help.
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Golden Sands
Waimanalo, Hawaii
6.8 miles NOne of only two private residences at Ka'anapali Beach, this premier Maui home features 40-foot retractable doors, heated pools, and a beachfront pagoda.
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Lanikai Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
8.4 miles NRanked among the best beaches in the world, with endless calm aqua-blue water on Oahu's windward coast — it's nearly impossible to look without jumping in.
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Kailua Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
8.9 miles NHalf a mile of soft white sand and turquoise water on the Windward Coast, with gentle breezes and a hub for windsurfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, and parasailing — with rentals and shops nearby.
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Ilikai
Honolulu, Hawaii
9.2 miles WA landmark oceanfront high-rise at the western end of Waikiki, the Ilikai was Hawaii's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1964.
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Sand Island
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.6 miles WAn arid coastal park in Honolulu fronting a small sand beach with picnicking, camping, shore fishing, surfing, and good views of Honolulu Harbor and ocean sunsets.
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Kualoa Beach Park
Kaneohe, Hawaii
19.1 miles NWA calm, peaceful beach park in Kaneohe with a large grassy area buffering you from nearby road noise — just the break Oahu's busy vibe sometimes calls for.
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Nimitz Beach
Kapolei, Hawaii
24.4 miles WLocated at Barber's Point, offering good swimming amenities despite to the coral reefs. The offshore area is excellent for surfing.
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Ko'olina Beach
Kapolei, Hawaii
28.0 miles WA public beach park within the Ko Olina Resort Community on Oahu's west side, tucked between upscale vacation resorts, a man-made lagoon, and the Ko Olina Marina.
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Paradise Cove
Waianae, Hawaii
29.4 miles WA 12-acre oceanfront luau estate at Ko Olina on Oahu's leeward coast with Hawaiian entertainment, arts and crafts, games, traditional food, dances, and magnificent sunset views.
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Popohaku Beach
Kaunakakai, Hawaii
29.4 miles EOne of Hawaii's longest and widest white-sand beaches stretches 2 miles along Molokai's west shore — perfect for a long shoreline stroll, but strong rip currents make swimming unsafe here.
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Kepuhi Beach
Maunaloa, Hawaii
29.4 miles EA long, wide sandy beach on Molokai's west shore with a historic Kaiaka Rock heiau at its southern end — scenic for photography, but swimming is only safe on very calm days due to strong currents and dangerous shorebreak.
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