Makua Beach
Kaena Point
Overlooking white sand beach caverns of Kaena Point, Oahu
An uncrowded gem on Oahu’s Leeward side.
The clear blue water of this remote and usually uncrowded leeward Oahu beach makes for an ideal Hawaiian beach day. On calmer days there are plenty of small caverns and caves to explore. The white sand beach is located between two limestone points about one mile apart. The foreshore is fairly steep and there is no protection by an offshore coral reef so use caution.
Virtual Tour
Enjoying the white sand beach of Makua Beach
Highlights
Keep an eye out for dolphins as they often frequent this area. A trail leads out to Kaena Point, which in ancient times was known as a “jumping-off place” (leina a ka uhane) where departing souls jumped to the nether world.
Great For
Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, relaxing in shady areas near the beach.
Need to Know
If the surf is large or even medium sized at Makua Beach, use extreme caution because the currents and waves can be dangerous. Makua Beach is not protected by an offshore reef. Behind the beach is Makua Valley which is used for military training.
Facilities
Other than restrooms there are no facilities. The town of Makaha is several miles away.
Lifeguard
No.
Access
Located along the Farrington Highway (Hwy. 93), Makua Beach is the second to the last beach before the end of the road at Kaena State Park and Yokohama Bay. The southern end of Makua Beach is reached by a dirt access road that begins one-half mile beyond Makua Cave.
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In This Section:
- Most Beautiful
- Beach Walks
- Snorkeling
- Sunbathing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Hanauma Bay
- Sunset Beach
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- Waikiki Beaches
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Lanikai Beach
- Kailua Beach
- Makaha Beach Park
- Magic Island
- Kaena Point
- Gray’s Beach
- Pokai Bay Beach Park
- Ko Olina Lagoons
- Kahanamoku Beach
- Fort DeRussy Beach
- Royal Hawaiian Beach
- Kuhio Beach Park
- Kapiolani Beach Park
- Sans Souci Beach
- Sandy Beach Park
- Makapuu Beach
- Waimanalo Beach Park
- Waimanalo Bay Beach Park
- Bellows Field Beach Park
- Kualoa Beach Park
- Punaluu Beach Park
- Laniloa Beach
- Hukilau Beach
- Goat Island
- Banzai Pipeline
- Pupukea Beach Park
- Waimea Bay Beach Park
- Haleiwa Beach Park
- Sandy Beach