Donkey Beach
4.4★ · 58 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 260 ft away · free
Walk
375 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 230 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
81°F
Length
550 yd of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Map of Donkey Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Go early for solitude
Visitors who arrived at dawn or off-peak times found the beach nearly deserted.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Verify current public access
Multiple visitors report confusion about parking location, with some directed to private property or gated areas.
Do not plan to swim
Reviewers consistently report strong shore break and rough surf that would prevent safe swimming.
Prepare for steep final descent
The walk includes a paved downhill section followed by a tricky scramble to reach the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · light drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
7.7 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
14 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Hawaii 96751, United States
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 230 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Donkey Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Donkey Beach?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Donkey Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 230 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
