Ke Iki Beach — Attraction in Oʻahu

Let me first start off by saying that Oahu Island is very beautiful. The hospitality there from the locals is just amazing. In one incident I was walking through the alley way of some homes after visiting Ke iki Beach, and a homeowner offered me an avocado from his tree. Of course I accepted. But the point is that that was very nice of the person to do that. The scenery here is just remarkable. Beautiful sunsets. And beautiful sunrises. In one occasion I spent hours day knapping . I visited in February of 2021, so there wasn't that many people. But there was enough people at this island is beautiful. I do have to caution those who come here for the first time, I got stuck in a Riptide in one occasion. And I'm not sure if it's common in this particular Shore. It wasn't bad but it was bad enough for me to struggle a bit. I hadn't realized that I was in a Riptide. So I try to fight against it. Of course I am aware that you're not supposed to fight against it but rather let it take you out as far is it goes. It'll eventually bring you back in a circular motion. The most common way to escape is to swim diagonally, in order to escape its grip. Nevertheless the waters are very warm and you can actually snorkel there. But I would recommend the snorkeling at three tables Beach. Or at Shark's Cove. Overall I had a great time, and although I visited during the covid-19 era, the Hawaiian government does a great job in order to keep its citizens safe from the covid-19 also the visitors safe from...

The beach was big enough to handle the crowds. The parking wasn't though, the parking lot was full and cars were in line to park. We opted to park on the road above (yikes); there are trails going down from the road, but it was a bit dicey (we returned via the parking lot and then the road). Once you leave the parking lot it's a bit of a walk to the facilities and beach. The beach is big and the sights are beautiful. The water is clear and you can see the bottom of catch a calm water. There were big waves when we were there and we spotted plenty of surfers in the water looking for the perfect wave so if you are a surf addict this is one of the best places. It's as beautiful as described. It's a simply wonderful. Highly...

For experienced swimmers - bring a buddy for safety. Here is an article excerpt - There is no lifeguard stand at Ke Iki Beach on the North Shore of Oʻahu, despite its decades-long reputation for being a dangerous spot for locals and tourists alike.

Ke Iki is in the middle of one of the deadliest stretches of oceanfront in ​​Hawaiʻi, which already has the second highest per-capita rate of resident drownings in the nation. In the last 10 years, 86 people have drowned on the North Shore — 64 of whom called the...