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Kapiolani Park Beach
4.6★ · 139 Google ratings · Honolulu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · free
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 320 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Kapiolani Park Beach
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1Restrooms320 ft from the listing2Showers290 ft from the listing3Drinking water180 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 11 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2018–2026
Best snorkeling along Queen's Walkway
The north side near the Queen's Walkway has the most tropical fish varieties, including the state fish of Hawaii.
Ideal for small children and beginners
Breakwalls create shallow, calm water with minimal waves, making it easier for young swimmers and first-time snorkelers.
Visit in late afternoon for sunset
Reviewers consistently report magical sunset views and warmer water during late afternoon hours.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Wear water shoes for rocky entry
The shallow water near shore has rocks and coral that can scrape feet, so water shoes prevent injury.
Arrive early for parking
Parking fills up and can be difficult to find, especially during busy times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
84°F
Waves
5.9 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 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, 6:24 AM.
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📍 Honolulu, HI 96815
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 320 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Kapiolani Park Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kapiolani Park Beach?
100 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 Kapiolani Park Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 320 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
