Kahala Beach - Kayak and Swim near Honolulu, Hawaii
4957 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA,Honolulu,Hawaii
21.2701163, -157.7761987
5.9 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii
Address: 4957 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
GPS: 21°16'12.4"N 157°46'34.3"W
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State: Hawaii

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Kayak and Swim

Kahala Beach is a more secluded beach and doesn't get as crowded as Waikiki. Kahala is very shallow and makes a perfect swimming or kayaking location. Be sure to bring water shoes if you have them since the shoreline here is fairly rocky in some areas.

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  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Honolulu, Hawaii

  1. Head northwest toward Richards St (489 ft)
  2. Turn left onto Richards St (361 ft)
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S King St (0.2 mi)
  4. Turn left onto Punchbowl St (0.4 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Miller St (367 ft)
  6. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Vineyard Blvd (0.4 mi)
  7. Merge onto I-H-1 E (0.9 mi)
  8. Keep left to stay on I-H-1 E (3.2 mi)
  9. Take exit 26B to merge onto Waialae Ave toward Waialae-Kahala Business Dist (0.4 mi)
  10. Slight right toward Hunakai St (180 ft)
  11. Turn right onto Hunakai St (0.1 mi)
  12. Turn left onto Pueo St (0.8 mi)
  13. Turn left onto Kahala Ave (0.2 mi)
  14. Turn right (154 ft)
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There are various beach access points along Kahala Avenue. Some access points are better than others. The better options are to go to the end of Hunakai Street or Koloa Street. These have a better shoreline to walk on.

There is a lot of street parking on Kahala Avenue, Portlock Road, and Hanapepe Loop.

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