52 Things to do near Sandy Beach
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Blowhole
Honolulu, Hawaii
0.3 miles SWA 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.
Swim
Cockroach Cove
Honolulu, Hawaii
0.4 miles SWA 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.
Swim
Koko Head Crater
Honolulu, Hawaii
0.5 miles SWA 642-foot tuff cone on Oahu's south shore with a visible hiking trail leading to the peak — one of the most popular landmarks on the island.
Hike
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.3 miles SELegendary surf breaks and calm, beginner-friendly water where Duke Kahanamoku once taught visitors to ride waves — Waikiki's beach culture runs deep.
Swim
Oahu Area 3 Places
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.7 miles SWSwim near Honolulu, Hawaii
Swim
Hawaii Kai Skateboard Park
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.7 miles NWA Hawaii Kai skatepark with a pyramid, flat bar rail, step-up, ledges throughout, three 6-foot bowls including one with a spine transfer, and mini ramps.
Skateboard
Hanauma Bay
Honolulu, Hawaii
1.8 miles SWOne 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.
Swim
Makapu'u
Waimanalo, Hawaii
2.1 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.
Swim
Waimanalo Beach
Waimanalo, Hawaii
2.2 miles NWaimÄnalo 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.
Swim
Robins Nest
Waimanalo, Hawaii
2.8 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.
Canoe, Swim
Bellows Field Beach Disc Golf
WaimÄnalo, Hawaii
5.4 miles NWOahu's first permanent disc golf course at a beachside military facility — maps and disc rentals available, but a military sponsor and ID are required for entry.
Disc Golf
Golden Sands
Waimanalo, Hawaii
6.2 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.
Canoe, Swim
Kahala Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
6.7 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.
Kayak, Swim
Keolu Skatepark
Kailua, Hawaii
7.2 miles NWA 15,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark in Kailua with rounded capsule bowls and organic slug-shaped obstacles — Oahu's largest public skatepark to date, though the finish is rough rather than polished.
Skateboard
Lanikai Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
7.8 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.
Swim
Kailua Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
8.4 miles NWHalf 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.
Swim
Ymca Kapahulu Skatepark
Honolulu, Hawaii
8.9 miles WSkateboard near Honolulu, Hawaii
Skateboard
Diamond Head
Honolulu, Hawaii
9.1 miles WDiamond Head on Oahu's southeast coast is Hawaii's most famous volcanic crater — named Laeahi by ancient Hawaiians and renamed by British sailors for its glittering calcite crystals.
Hike
Ilikai
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.6 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.
Swim
Honolulu Disc Golf Association
Honolulu, Hawaii
11.9 miles WDisc golf in Hawaii across three Oahu courses — from a 12-hole North Shore resort layout to base courses at Bellows and Hickam, with military ID or sponsor required for the base rounds.
Disc Golf
