Ala Moana Beach — Attraction in Honolulu

This is a beautiful beach, usually much quieter than Waikiki (but it's still Hawaii, so don't expect it empty). If you are staying North of Waikiki or in Honolulu, I would advise preferring it over the other beaches when you want some quiet. The nearby park offers shade, too. There is a lifeguard...

Beautiful beach with soft sand and warm water. Relatively peaceful but still lively with families and surfers. When I went to the bathroom, a woman had OD'ed in a stall and I had to help her wake up. It makes me sad to see such a pervasive drug problem afflict the people...

While rocky in places, theres enough stretches of sand to make this beach ideal for kayaking and paddle boarding, especially with the reef preventing most waves frome breaking through. Convenient and ample parking is available on the sides of the street, within 50 feet...