Public swimming allowed3 miWaikiki Beach
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Swimming holes in Hawaii
15 places to swim in Hawaii, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.
15 spots listed13 sea and rock pools1 waterfall pool1 hot spring1 need a booking in season
15 spots in Hawaii
Public swimming allowed3 mi
Swimming allowed11 miLanikai Beach
Kailua
Public ocean beach with shallow water, no lifeguards, toilets or showers, and limited nearby parking.
Swim with caution12 miSandy Beach
Sandy Beach Park, Kalama Valley
Public ocean beach with powerful shorebreak, daily lifeguard service and a large free car park.
Swim when approved27 miWaimea Falls
Waimea Valley, Shark's Cove
Waimea Falls is a 45-foot waterfall ending in a natural freshwater pool where swimming is allowed when conditions are safe.
Summer swimming only28 miSunset Beach
Waiale‘e
Sunset Beach is a North Shore beach that is often suitable for swimming in summer but hazardous during winter surf.
Public swimming allowed79 mi
Swimming possible80 miOneloa Beach
Oneloa Bay, Kapalua
Oneloa Bay is a sandy beach beside the Kapalua Coastal Trail on Maui.
Swimming allowed100 miUlua Beach
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks, Wailea
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks provide offshore swimming, with sand and a grass hill.
Public swimming101 miPolo Beach
Polo Beach Park, Wailea
Polo Beach Park is a free public beach with off-shore swimming, showers, restrooms and picnic areas.
Swimming possible, hazardous109 mi
Swimming permitted127 miHana Bay Beach Park
Hana
Hana Bay Beach Park has a black sand beach, shoreline access, picnic areas, restrooms and showers.
Swimming permitted128 miKēʻē Beach
Hāʻena State Park, Hanalei
Kēʻē Beach in Hāʻena State Park offers swimming and has lifeguards, restrooms and showers.
Swimming allowed160 miHāpuna Beach
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Puakō
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area permits swimming during calm seas and provides lifeguard services.
Swimming possible231 miKehena Beach
Volcano
Kehena Beach is a public black-sand beach where swimming is possible in rough ocean conditions.
Swimming allowed233 miPohoiki Warm Springs
Isaac Hale Beach Park, Hilo
Geothermal pools at Isaac Hale Beach Park are publicly accessible and used for swimming.
