It's absolutely beautiful with fine sand and not crowded... The negatives are that there were quite a few homeless folks, the restrooms are gross, like bloody pads stuck to walls, poop on the floor, etc. It was really windy both days and there were manawars everywhere. We actually went 2x because the waves were bigger and that's what we were after for body surfing.

Absolutely one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world; comparable to Pampelonne Beach in St. Tropez but even prettier with softer, whiter sand and no crowded beach clubs. Faces east so shady in the afternoon with nice breezes. Park on north lot away from homeless shelters. Simply beautiful. Risk - people let their dogs off leash here so beware of that risk.

Scenic long and wide sandy beach on the windward side of Oahu. Stopped by here one early morning and it was absolutely deserted. Homeless encampment on the south end of the beach is a bit of a turnoff as is all the warnings about being a high theft area. Sounds like it gets crowded with locals on the weekend.

I was looking for a scenic beach to relax. I found Kaimana Beach first but it was a little too crowded for my taste. I traveled a little further and found Waimanalo Beach and it was simply beautiful. Barely any people there, miles of white sandy beaches and the water was an absolutely breathtaking blue. If you’re looking for a little more privacy to just relax and take in the views, I would recommend Waimanalo Beach!

This was our favorite beach on Oahu. The waves are a little strong, but fun. Stepping into the warm water, the bottom drops off quickly but not too deep. This is where the waves break. Walk a little further and the bottom comes back up and you can walk out pretty far. The water was a beautiful green. We sat under the pine trees that are just a few steps to the soft sand. Parking is along the nearby street. On the Friday that we went, parking was no issue and even later in the afternoon there were very few people. The lifeguard came by on their ATV twice. Calmer waters are at beaches to the south, but these waves were much more fun.