When you start comparing beaches then you need to ask yourself, how does one rate higher than another. How about perfect weather. How about scenic views? How about lack of crowds? Well, then, this hits on all marks. The biggest issue is that it is far from where you are staying(if you’re a tourist, it usually means Waikiki). It’s not often that you can get an idea beach with no crowds.
Ryan H.
Place rating: 4 Hauula, HI
This is my home beach and I love the trees and the views from here. While this beach might not be the best in terms of sand, surf, or ocean activities, it has amazing views. The only reason I am not giving this beach 5 stars is because the areas South from here can be a little dodgy at night. I often come to this beach for the most amazing sunrises and to see the Ko’olauloa mountain range looking South when the sky is clear. This is a picture perfect place in the morning and early afternoon. On low tide there are decent waves out here but you need to know what you are doing to properly surf Hau’ula Bowls.
NoName M.
Place rating: 2 San Francisco, CA
New year’s day 11am: 2 homeless sleeping in the bathroom. 2 more screaming at each other outside. You get the vibe.
Bob R.
Place rating: 5 Jackson, WY
The locals call this place pounders beach. It’s because the waves break onshore and pound you into the surf. If you’re really good you can position yourself in the one corner and ride waves after they ricochets off the wall and then collide with the normal flowing waves. It’s what all the locals do. No chance of getting injured there. The beach is always filled with a lot of good bodyboarders, and an occasional surfer. Doesn’t seem like the best beach but when you get out and enjoy it you will see it’s pretty cool. Because of the waves I have to get the beach five stars. I’ve had a good time here in the past surfing and riding the ricochet waves like a local. Not dangerous at all. No chance of being injured there.
Roy B.
Place rating: 4 Honolulu, HI
Just another one of the many beautiful beaches on the Island of Oahu unspoiled and unobstructed by buildings and hotels. The pine trees not only add to its natural aesthetics but also provide shade and shelter from the sometimes harsh elements. The waves at times provide some rideable shore break waves but be careful on days when the waves are larger than normal because it creates a strong and dangerous under current. A lot of locals refer to this beach as «Pounders» because of the sometimes powerful waves that pound the shore. This may not be the best beach for kids and non-swimmers to be in the ocean but certainly a nice place to picnic and have fun. I also enjoy shore fishing here and found whipping is very productive in bagging some small game like Papio and Moi.
Carly H.
Place rating: 3 Aiea, HI
4.5.13. I know I’ve been MIA – but for good reason – no internet access this weekend! So time to play catch up! Took a trip down to this side of the island this weekend and had an amazing time! The weather was a little fickle… but it was still gorgeous when it was sunny and it was a nice place to get some R&R. A couple of years ago we camped out at this park. Just some notes: don’t forget to get a permit from C&C and just be careful, there are a few«permanent» homeless people around. Luckily this time around a friend was renting a beach house in the area so it was a slightly diff experience. I wish I could get away like this every weekend! Unilocal 365 Challenge: #094/365
