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Fort DeRussy Beach
4.6★ · 246 Google ratings · Honolulu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 325 yd away · free
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 310 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back
Map of Fort DeRussy Beach
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1Restrooms310 ft from the listing2Covered shelter260 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect shallow, calm water suitable for children
Most reviewers describe small waves, shallow entry, and warm water, making conditions welcoming for families.
Visit early morning for calm conditions
Reviewers consistently praise sunrise visits for clear water, fewer crowds, and opportunities to see sea turtles.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear water shoes in the ocean
Rocks cover the seafloor near shore, and visitors report stubbed toes and cut feet from walking barefoot.
Avoid Friday evenings unless watching fireworks
The beach draws large crowds on Friday nights for the Hilton fireworks and DJ music.
Secure valuables on the concrete walkway
High foot traffic on the boardwalk creates an opportunity for theft of unattended belongings.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
84°F
Waves
5.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:23 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Honolulu, HI 96815
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing, Hilton Hawaiian Village Parking
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 310 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Fort DeRussy Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fort DeRussy Beach?
130 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fort DeRussy Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 310 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
