Swimming possibleKehena Beach
Volcano
Kehena Beach is a public black-sand beach where swimming is possible in rough ocean conditions.
Sea and rock pools in Hawaii
13 sea and rock pools you can swim in across Hawaii, each checked for public access.
13 spots listed13 sea and rock pools1 need a booking in season
13 spots in Hawaii
Swimming possible
Summer swimming onlySunset Beach
Waiale‘e
Sunset Beach is a North Shore beach that is often suitable for swimming in summer but hazardous during winter surf.
Swimming permittedKēʻē Beach
Hāʻena State Park, Hanalei
Kēʻē Beach in Hāʻena State Park offers swimming and has lifeguards, restrooms and showers.
Swimming permittedHana Bay Beach Park
Hana
Hana Bay Beach Park has a black sand beach, shoreline access, picnic areas, restrooms and showers.
Swimming possible, hazardous
Public swimming allowedWaikiki Beach
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Swimming allowedHāpuna Beach
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Puakō
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area permits swimming during calm seas and provides lifeguard services.
Swimming allowedUlua Beach
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks, Wailea
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks provide offshore swimming, with sand and a grass hill.
Swimming possibleOneloa Beach
Oneloa Bay, Kapalua
Oneloa Bay is a sandy beach beside the Kapalua Coastal Trail on Maui.
Public swimming allowed
Swim with cautionSandy Beach
Sandy Beach Park, Kalama Valley
Public ocean beach with powerful shorebreak, daily lifeguard service and a large free car park.
Swimming allowedLanikai Beach
Kailua
Public ocean beach with shallow water, no lifeguards, toilets or showers, and limited nearby parking.
Public swimmingPolo Beach
Polo Beach Park, Wailea
Polo Beach Park is a free public beach with off-shore swimming, showers, restrooms and picnic areas.