Iroquois Lagoon Beach 2 — Attraction in Oʻahu

Million dollar view of Honolulu and Mount Leahi (Diamond Head). Almost daily displays of rainbows at sunset, killer direct sunrise views too. Semi-private beach, must have current drivers license car registration to get through security Kapilina beach homes to get public beach access. Can be a lot of debris like sticks, thorns, coral washed up after south swell and from the mouth of Pearl Harbor. Water shoes are necessary if you have tender toes. We have a resident Hammerhead shark that is occasionally sighted in the Cove 2 and 1 area. If you smell fishy smell just get out of the water. The surf can get bigger in the summertime and we actually have a decent mostly uncrowded wave if you're not scared of encountering the...

This beach is located on the West side of the island and gives you a nice view of the East side of the island. You can even watch the planes taking off and landing at Honolulu Airport. It was very windy when we went so that wasn't fun because you feel cold due to the wind. Also, the sand is very coarse and has sharp pebbles and branches so it's painful to walk on. I highly recommend wearing water shoes if you decide to visit here. And you need to have valid car registration to enter because it's located inside a gated community and they have security at the gate verifying you're not a homeless person trying...

A nice and secluded beach on old Navy housing property. The beach is public but the road into the housing complex is gated. If you are not a resident, you get pulled to the side and have to fill out paperwork. Not a big deal, but a small pain. Of note, the structures on the beach are strictly for residents only. Non-residents, use at your own risk. Also, the beach is right in final approach for Inouye Int'l Airport, so you get great views of...