Oahu is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but unfortunately, they aren’t all accepting of dogs. This makes sense because some beaches get extremely crowded with visitors, which can cause drama and problems if multiple dogs are running around. Luckily, there are many fabulous beaches on Oahu that you can take your dog to without worrying about breaking any laws. Here are our 10 favorite dog-friendly beaches on Oahu.
The 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches on Oahu
- Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 100 Bay St. Honolulu, HI 96821
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
The water here isn’t usually suitable for swimming
Many grassy areas are ready to explore
Dogs must always be leashed
- Oneʻula Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 91-295 Papipi Ed. Ewa Beach, HI 96706
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Ample parking right next to the beach
Family-friendly environment
Popular among dog owners
- Māʻili Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 87-21 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Part of an expansive 40-acre park system
Palm tree shade is available
Gazebos, restrooms, and showers are available
- Kailua Beach Park
🗺️ Address: 📍 526 Kawailoa Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Plenty of shade to rest under
The long beach makes for a perfect dog walk
Amenities are available on a first-come, first-served basis
5. Waimānalo Bay Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 41-1062 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
The water is great for swimming year-round
The sand is fine and easily gets tracked by paws into cars and homes
The least-crowded days to visit are Monday through Friday
- Kalama Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 248 N. Kalaheo Ave. Kailua, HI 96734
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Located next to Kailua Beach, another dog-friendly location
Typically not crowded, even on the weekends
Swimming is beginner friendly
- Barbers Point Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 91-121 Olai St. Kapolei, HI 96707
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Not a swimming beach
Features a cool lighthouse to check out
Leashed dogs welcome in the beach area and in the park
- Niu Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Honolulu, HI 96821
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Enjoy beautiful views in a community setting
Popular dog-walking spot
No public restrooms are available
- Hanaka‘Ilio Beach
🗺️ Address: 📍 Hawaii 96731
🕐 Open Times: Sunset to sundown daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
A great place to watch the sunset
The hike in and out is a great exercise in itself
Water can be choppy at times
- Royal-Moana Beach
🗺️ Address: 📍 Honolulu, HI 96815
🕐 Open Times: No official times
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Usually busy with people
Can be tough to find parking without paying for it
No strict open/closed hours
Conclusion Visiting the beach with your dog can make memories that will last for a lifetime. It also provides an excellent source of exercise for your dog, so you can be sure they’ll relax and behave once you get home again. Hopefully, you can enjoy many of the dog-friendly beaches in Oahu on this list!
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Oahu is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but unfortunately, they aren’t all accepting of dogs. This makes sense because some beaches get extremely crowded with visitors, which can cause drama and problems if multiple dogs are running around. Luckily, there are many fabulous beaches on Oahu that you can take your dog to without worrying about breaking any laws. Here are our 10 favorite dog-friendly beaches on Oahu.
The 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches on Oahu
1. Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 100 Bay St. Honolulu, HI 96821
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
The water here isn’t usually suitable for swimming
Many grassy areas are ready to explore
Dogs must always be leashed
2. Oneʻula Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 91-295 Papipi Ed. Ewa Beach, HI 96706
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Ample parking right next to the beach
Family-friendly environment
Popular among dog owners
3. Māʻili Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 87-21 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Part of an expansive 40-acre park system
Palm tree shade is available
Gazebos, restrooms, and showers are available
4. Kailua Beach Park
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- The water here isn’t usually suitable for swimming
- Many grassy areas are ready to explore
- Dogs must always be leashed
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- Ample parking right next to the beach
- Family-friendly environment
- Popular among dog owners
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- Part of an expansive 40-acre park system
- Palm tree shade is available
- Gazebos, restrooms, and showers are available
🗺️ Address: 📍 526 Kawailoa Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Plenty of shade to rest under
The long beach makes for a perfect dog walk
Amenities are available on a first-come, first-served basis
5. Waimānalo Bay Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 41-1062 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
The water is great for swimming year-round
The sand is fine and easily gets tracked by paws into cars and homes
The least-crowded days to visit are Monday through Friday
6. Kalama Beach Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 248 N. Kalaheo Ave. Kailua, HI 96734
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Located next to Kailua Beach, another dog-friendly location
Typically not crowded, even on the weekends
Swimming is beginner friendly
7. Barbers Point Beach Park
🗺️ Address: 📍 91-121 Olai St. Kapolei, HI 96707
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Not a swimming beach
Features a cool lighthouse to check out
Leashed dogs welcome in the beach area and in the park
8. Niu Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Honolulu, HI 96821
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Enjoy beautiful views in a community setting
Popular dog-walking spot
No public restrooms are available
9. Hanaka‘Ilio Beach
- Plenty of shade to rest under
- The long beach makes for a perfect dog walk
- Amenities are available on a first-come, first-served basis
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- The water is great for swimming year-round
- The sand is fine and easily gets tracked by paws into cars and homes
- The least-crowded days to visit are Monday through Friday
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Located next to Kailua Beach, another dog-friendly location
Typically not crowded, even on the weekends
Swimming is beginner friendly
Not a swimming beach
Features a cool lighthouse to check out
Leashed dogs welcome in the beach area and in the park
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- Enjoy beautiful views in a community setting
- Popular dog-walking spot
- No public restrooms are available
🗺️ Address: 📍 Hawaii 96731
🕐 Open Times: Sunset to sundown daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
A great place to watch the sunset
The hike in and out is a great exercise in itself
Water can be choppy at times
10. Royal-Moana Beach
- A great place to watch the sunset
- The hike in and out is a great exercise in itself
- Water can be choppy at times
🗺️ Address: 📍 Honolulu, HI 96815
🕐 Open Times: No official times
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Usually busy with people
Can be tough to find parking without paying for it
No strict open/closed hours
- Usually busy with people
- Can be tough to find parking without paying for it
- No strict open/closed hours
Conclusion
Visiting the beach with your dog can make memories that will last for a lifetime. It also provides an excellent source of exercise for your dog, so you can be sure they’ll relax and behave once you get home again. Hopefully, you can enjoy many of the dog-friendly beaches in Oahu on this list!
Featured Image Credit: Meg Sanchez, Unsplash
