Photo of Sand Island Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Sand Island Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sand Island Beach with small bay

Photo of Sand Island Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Sand Island Beach

Honolulu, United States

#233 out of 282 in Hawaii

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for Snorkeling Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Honolulu • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Dave & Buster's Honolulu

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Bar Chef Chai

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Chai's Island Bistro

7.8 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Tangö Contemporary Cafe

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Honolulu Museum of Art Café

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Side Street Inn

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Bar The Republik

7.6 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Charleys Cheesesteaks

8 - Very good 3km

Restaurant Lahaina Chicken Company

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Park Ala Moana Regional Park

2.7km

Park Fort DeRussy Beach Park

4.5km

Park Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

5.3km

Zoo Honolulu Zoo

6.1km

Park Kapiʻolani Regional Park

6.6km

Hiking Area Diamond Head State Monument

7.7km

Hiking Area Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

7.9km

Park Diamond Head Visitor Center

8km

Park Diamond Head State Monument

8.1km

Grocery Store Foodland Farms Ala Moana

2.7km

Supermarket Don Quijote Honolulu

3.5km

Grocery Store Palama Supermarket

3.7km

Grocery Store Food Pantry - Eaton Square

4km

Convenience Store 7-Eleven #54290

4.3km

Shopping Mall Royal Hawaiian Center

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Grocery Store Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu

5.1km

Grocery Store Mitsuwa Marketplace

5.3km

Supermarket Waikiki Market

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Aloha Tower

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Children's Discovery Center

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Kawaiahaʻo Church

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Honolulu City Hall

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Sheridan Community Park

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Try Scuba Diving Honolulu

9.8 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Shingon Mission of Hawaii

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Aquarium Waikiki Aquarium

6.4km

Historical Landmark Iolani Palace

1.6km

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About

Sand Island Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 233th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 1.8 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Honolulu settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Sand Island Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kahanamoku Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Sand Island Beach is located in Hawaii region (Waikiki Beach sub-region) within Honolulu, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the O'ahu island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Honolulu • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Dave & Buster's Honolulu

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Bar Chef Chai

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Chai's Island Bistro

7.8 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Tangö Contemporary Cafe

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe Honolulu Museum of Art Café

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Side Street Inn

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Bar The Republik

7.6 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Charleys Cheesesteaks

8 - Very good 3km

Restaurant Lahaina Chicken Company

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Park Ala Moana Regional Park

2.7km

Park Fort DeRussy Beach Park

4.5km

Park Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

5.3km

Zoo Honolulu Zoo

6.1km

Park Kapiʻolani Regional Park

6.6km

Hiking Area Diamond Head State Monument

7.7km

Hiking Area Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

7.9km

Park Diamond Head Visitor Center

8km

Park Diamond Head State Monument

8.1km

Grocery Store Foodland Farms Ala Moana

2.7km

Supermarket Don Quijote Honolulu

3.5km

Grocery Store Palama Supermarket

3.7km

Grocery Store Food Pantry - Eaton Square

4km

Convenience Store 7-Eleven #54290

4.3km

Shopping Mall Royal Hawaiian Center

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Grocery Store Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu

5.1km

Grocery Store Mitsuwa Marketplace

5.3km

Supermarket Waikiki Market

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Aloha Tower

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Children's Discovery Center

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Kawaiahaʻo Church

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Honolulu City Hall

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Sheridan Community Park

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Try Scuba Diving Honolulu

9.8 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Shingon Mission of Hawaii

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Aquarium Waikiki Aquarium

6.4km

Historical Landmark Iolani Palace

1.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Luxury Residence Salt at Kakaako

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 940m from center

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Executive Hotel Suite Downtown Free Parking

1.6km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Executive Hotel Suite Downtown Free Parking

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 810m from center

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1.6km from the beach

Executive Suite Downtown

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 800m from center

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Condotel with Free Parking Wifi Central AC by StayHawaii

1.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Condotel with Free Parking Wifi Central AC by StayHawaii

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 800m from center

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1.6km from the beach

Downtown Honolulu Suite Near Ala Moana Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 790m from center

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2.8km from the beach

Makiki's Delightful Pet Friendly home near Honolulu Museum of Art condo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 1km from center

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3.3km from the beach

Remodeled Honolulu Apartment with Courtyard Downtown

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 1.7km from center

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3.6km from the beach

1 Bad

Ala Moana 1826 condo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 2.3km from center

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Ala Moana Beautiful Ocean View Studio 2342

3.6km from the beach

6.2 Pleasant

Ala Moana Beautiful Ocean View Studio 2342

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 2.3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

Harbor View Plaza #1203

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 2.5km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Waikiki High-rise sea view free parking

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 2.6km from center

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Spacious Studio w/ Parking, beach/mall/park

3.8km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Spacious Studio w/ Parking, beach/mall/park

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 2.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

What to do in Sand Island Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Sand Island Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

3km

Ala Moana Beach Ala Moana Beach

8.3 Very good

3.3km

Ala Moana Beach Ala Moana Beach

7.9 Very good

4km

Kahanamoku Beach Kahanamoku Beach

8.5 Excellent

4.3km

Fort DeRussy Beach Fort DeRussy Beach

8.5 Excellent

Popular beach 5.4km

Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach

8.4 Very good

5.9km

Kuhio Beach Kuhio Beach

8.5 Excellent

6.1km

Queens Beach Queens Beach

8.5 Excellent

6.6km

Kaimana Beach Kaimana Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Honolulu • 1.8km

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 1.8km

Transport

Airport

HIK • 5.6km

Bus Station

S King St + Punchbowl St • 1.6km

Train Station

Monsarrat Avenue • 7.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Shane Steel

10 Exceptional

The park is well-maintained, although it could use more water for the grass. It's a hidden gem that's worth visiting, especially since it's free to enter for the public. The only downside is that the bathroom is a porta potty and located nearby.

March 2023

Lahari Singh

8 Very good

Located at the southern end of Sand Island, this beach is a decent spot with a lot of history. You'll find local fishermen, homeless people, and stray cats in the area, most of whom keep to themselves. However, some of the cats are friendly and enjoy attention. The beach is surrounded by rocks that protect it from larger waves, making it a great spot for snorkeling. The coral varies with the tide, so reef shoes could be useful but aren't essential. Overall, it's a lovely place to escape to.

March 2023

Nora Jenson.

10 Exceptional

The beach is a serene and secluded cove that offers a different kind of snorkeling experience on calm days. It is home to a diverse range of endemic creatures that are not commonly found elsewhere. If you venture towards the right, you will find decent surfing opportunities where the swells are good. Additionally, there is an admirable coral restoration project underway beyond the break walls, although it is disheartening to see so much fishing line and lead scattered around. The beach tends to get crowded with locals on weekends, and the only available facilities are porta-johns, with no showers.

March 2023

Dylan Yardley

6 Pleasant

I have to admit, the beach was a bit unusual. However, it is worth noting that the beach offers free public entry, which is a great perk.

March 2023

Chef Guy-AR-D

10 Exceptional

This beach is an excellent option for your final day in Honolulu as it's conveniently located near the airport. The best part is that it's rarely crowded, unlike Waikiki, so it's a perfect spot to relax before catching your flight from Daniel K. Additionally, it's worth noting that this beach has free public entry.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sand Island Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Sand Island Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sand Island Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Sand Island Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Sand Island Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Sand Island Beach is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Sand Island Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Sand Island Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sand Island Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sand Island Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sand Island Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dave & Buster's Honolulu is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sand Island Beach?

There are 1355 places to stay in the Sand Island Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sand Island Beach include:

Waikiki High-rise sea view free parking

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sand Island Beach from parking?

The Sand Island Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Sand Island Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sand Island Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aloha Tower located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sand Island Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sand Island Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 24°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sand Island Beach (O'ahu island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Sand Island Beach (O'ahu island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.