Wild Swim Atlas

Places to swim near East Honolulu

5 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of East Honolulu, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.

5 spots listed4 sea and rock pools1 waterfall pool

5 spots in the East Honolulu area

Swim with caution3 mi

Sandy Beach

Sea pool
Sandy Beach Park, Kalama Valley

Public ocean beach with powerful shorebreak, daily lifeguard service and a large free car park.

Public swimming allowed7 mi

Waikiki Beach

Sea pool
Honolulu

Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.

Swimming allowed7 mi

Lanikai Beach

Sea pool
Kailua

Public ocean beach with shallow water, no lifeguards, toilets or showers, and limited nearby parking.

Swim when approved33 mi

Waimea Falls

Waterfall pool
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 only34 mi

Sunset Beach

Sea pool
Waiale‘e

Sunset Beach is a North Shore beach that is often suitable for swimming in summer but hazardous during winter surf.