Public swimming allowed3 miWaikiki Beach
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Places to swim near Honolulu
5 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of 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 Honolulu area
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.