“There is a small set of rocks that provided some of the best snorkeling we saw on the island! The water was crystal clear and the brightly colored tropical fish plentiful.”

“Absolutely beautiful beach with silky quartz sand! Great beach for people watching, sunsets, breakfast/morning walk on beach and finding sand dollars.”

“There was amazing snorkeling area, a small beach shielded from the waves for the little ones, and surfing all within a short distance of each other.”

“Beautiful beach and a great place to look for moonstones and jade. When the tide goes out you can explore the tidepools ... magical!”

“Kailua offers plenty of everything: sand, wide open space, fewer crowds, and a good park to go with it. This beach is awesome, coming from a guy who grew up on an island.”

“I can understand why they did filming from 'The Walking Dead' here. The oak trees are enormous. A must-see sight that is great for photographers.”

“This beach has the quintessential Pacific Northwest look. Smooth pebble beach, cool evergreen smelling air, waves on the ocean, and sea stacks out in the ocean.”

“This beach is breathtaking and vast - both long and deep! Haystack Rock at low tide is incredible with all the tide pools and sea creatures. Make sure to bring a sweater, it can be cold and windy!”

“This is a great spot to see lounging seals and pelicans--amidst a very scenic beach line.”

“Surfers, kite surfing and turtles - what more can you ask for! We sat and watched the surfers and the turtles bob their heads.”

“Glorious white sands, clear warm water, wonderful views, ease of parking. Great fun, miles and miles of beach.”

“The soft sands are gorgeous and a beach walk is always good for my soul. Beautiful nature trail loop with informative placards and a nice playground, too, make this a wonderful park.”

“Beach is well maintained, easy to get to, plenty of room, relaxing and fun - what's not to like. Oh and it is free - no beach fees or beach tags. ”

“Gorgeous powder white sand along the coastal waters. Long driving available for vehicles. Park right on the beach near your favorite spot.”

“Miles of white sand and gorgeous views! The ends are bordered by military property, and it is awesome to see the Navy Seals training and doing drills.”

“Beautiful miles of sandy beach. Great for long walks on the beach. Nice walkways with bathrooms, showers, changing areas and decks to gather on.”

“This beach is so gorgeous and accessible to everyone. There’s easy parking and a wonderful path to walk on along the beach with showers to clean off. You can hang out on the soft sand, go for a walk, snorkel, swim or paddle board in the clear, calm waters. It’s truly paradise!”

“Spotless, peaceful, relaxing! Aqua waves, gentle breezes. What more can I say. No annoying seashells to hurt your feet.”

“Wide open spaces and panoramic views of incredible sunsets make this the perfect place to come and relax. Maybe see some dolphins too!”

“The surf was great and loved the fact that you could drive on the beach. We enjoyed a campfire one evening and played some guitar under the full moon.”

“Nice vacation spot with many options as far as places to stay, eat and have fun. Calm water and of course the powder like sand and emerald waters.”

“A great walking beach with white quartz sand, clear calm water, and seashells by the truckload. The most perfect place to watch the sun set over the ocean.”

“This beach is impeccably clean, and has a smooth, sandy floor. At low tide the beach is probably the widest beach ever. At high tide you can walk out hundreds of feet and still be only waist high.”

“The sugar fine white sand is a trademark of this fabulous beach. Perfect for a day in the sun. You might even spot a dolphin or two playing on the horizon.”

“A gorgeous beach and fun vibe. If you want to have fun and meet a ton of people from all over the world, then this is your beach.”