Category: Beach of the Month

We finally dropped by Kahala Beach, a 12-minute drive west in a posh area near country clubs and golf courses. We parked at the adjacent Waialae Beach Park, which has great amenities like shaded...

Chill. Unassuming. Friendly. Regular folks living regular lives in a working class area of O’ahu called Ewa, teaching their kids to surf, taking a break from military service, boogie boarding, SUPing. White Plains is...

Since the Eddie just ran for only the eleventh time ever, December’s beach has to be Waimea. While the surf at this Bay turns into professional-surfers-only in the winter, during the summer when waves...

Like Waimanalo, Ala Moana is primarily a locals beach, but its charms are opposite of Waimanalo’s. Instead of rolling surf, you have calm lagoons protected by reefs; instead of quiet and lots of personal...

China Walls is one of the closest beaches to us. See that tall white building with the red roof across the bay? We live 1/4 mile behind it 🙂 The public beach is nestled...

So. I’ve been to 10-15 beaches this month, depending on how you want to count them (for example, should each of the four lagoons at the Ko’olina Resorts count as a separate beach? I...

Halona Blowhole and Beach Cove is a 7-10 minute drive from our place in Hawaii Kai and it has quickly become a favorite. It’s mostly locals and is a fabulous place whether you want...