Ala Moana Beach Park

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Calm, clear blue waters await you at Ala Moana Beach Park, which is protected by an outer reef. As one of Downtown Honolulu’s most prized and conveniently located beaches—the park is just outside Waikiki Beach and across the street from the Ala Moana Shopping Center—the Ala Moana Beach Park is the place to go when you need a break from the tropical city life. Here, you’ll find 76 acres of gorgeous white sands and grassy, palm tree-laden parks.

Magic Island (Aina Moana) anchors the southeast side of the beach park, where picnic dwellers, fisherman, avid joggers and wedding photographers gather daily. Ala Moana Beach Park also features the perfect pathway, running along the beach for nearly one mile.

History

Ala Moana Beach Park is a man-made public park, created by the owner of the Dillingham Dredging Company. In the 1950s, the company needed a place to dispose of dredged sand and earth. The earth was dumped here, thus creating a beach.

Learn More: Details & Trivia

Location: 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu Hawaii
Amenities: Bathrooms, parking, lifeguards, picnic area and tables, showers, tennis courts, McCoy Pavilion.
Insider Tip: This one of the best spots in Honolulu to watch the sunset over the horizon.
Fun Fact: Ala Moana Beach Park is also known as the “Path to the Sea”. When you’re here, you’ll understand why!
What To Expect: Locals and tourists enjoying the sun and water, stand up paddlers, runners and joggers, just-married couples at Magic Island, bicyclists, fishermen, snorkelers and more.
Pop Culture: Waiola Shave Ice set up a makeshift version, created specifically for an episode of Hawaii 5-0.