Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

Was on vacation with my boyfriend and we were determined to find sea turtles on the North Shore and found this beachh thru Unilocal.Went towards the end of the day, sunset and I would say the beach itself was okay. There was a park, widespread scenic calm wave beach but some parts of the sand were really coarse and shelly! BUT I am so glad we walked passed the main beach and found TWO sea turtles sun bathing! Checked that one off the Hawaii list, maybe if we went earlier there would be more. Overall come here if you want a calmer wave set compared to the usual large waved North shore beaches!

Wonderful surf here if u surf the main break or Avalanche break its good on big and small days depending on swell direction and wind the rights are the more common break here so be stoked if your a regular vs a goofy. And it’s a easy paddle fairly close to shore but please do mind the lineup and the way of life in the water if your surfing !

This park has a little bit of everything for everybody. It just depends on which side (s) of the beach you pick. You can go to the surf side, where everyone is surfing and they hold contests; you can go to the quiet side that wraps around the bend an to some trees; you can just picnic on the grass, you can try to snag a table by the water. You can ride your bikes, walk, or do nothing.
The best part is that there’s facilities/​bathrooms and lifeguards all around so it’s never too much of a production no matter where you end up.
It’s definitely a popular beach, but you can tell the local crowd keeps tourists in check with their comfortable use of every part of the park with family and civic functions galore. It’s busy but not «town» busy. A nice change of pace and great people watching in a clean and safe beach. However, like any beach, check with lifeguards on water and surf conditions because not every day is beginner swimmer/​tourist friendly day.

Beautiful beach! Great place to spot some sea turtles in the water :) The waves are a bit rough, even in the summer, but I saw many people snorkeling there too. I’d say if you aren’t a strong swimmer, be wary here since the waves do tend to get big.
Lots of parking, the sand is a bit rocky and pebbly, lifeguard on duty, lots of sea turtles swimming around, nice facilities!

Haleiwa beach is narrow and the water is shallow. You can easily wade for quite a ways. Take your snorkel and swim to the rocks where numerous fish and turtles are. Rent a kayak and paddle down the canal. It is a stunning excursion, like being on a bayou. The sand and water is not as clean in this area probably because of the nearby harbor, but it is a fun beach. There is a large park for dogs and kids to play and people to picnic. Walking distance to town.

So beautiful! Lots of parking! I couldn’t find a stand up shower to rinse off though so that was a little annoying but overall a nice beach!

It’s up at the North Shore and a good place to get away from the tourist trap of Waikiki. One time when visiting in Fall 2012, I was able to catch the glimpse of a sunset, though the sun itself was covered by clouds.
This is also a fairly large park as well. Parking is decent and there is quite a bit to see here.

One of the nicest beaches to hit up.
I was hoping to find some sea turtles to take pictures of here and also to enjoy a real beach (none of the Waikiki beach) but got unlucky.
Even though I wasn’t lucky enough to find any sea turtles, the beach here is just amazing. The sand here is soft and white and clean.
con: Parking is the hardest thing to get especially with how fast some of the cars are going. Careful finding parking and running across the highway to get to the beach.

My girlfriends and I literally drove down Hale’iwa Road in the North Shore and stopped at every beach we thought looked pretty. This was one of them. I highly recommend getting out of Waikiki and going to North Shore to enjoy their beaches. Less crowded, quieter, cleaner… more relaxing and fun. PLUS! Matsumoto’s Shave Ice and Giovanni’s are right down the street :)

Its a cool spot to stop and see the sea turtles. Its hit or miss on the amount of turtles you will see and its hard to find. Its right off Kam hwy heading towards Haleiwa its on your right behind the trees on the beach.
Best way to find it is when you see a horse ranch across the street from the beach park there along the highway and cross the street and walk up the beach and you’ll run right into them.

Great beach to learn to surf. Small beginner waves thst are good for dorks like myself trying surfing for the first time.
The one thing I can’t figure out is why white guys from the mainland who moved to Hawaii 4 months ago want to act tough to me for surfing in a beginner spot. If you are such a bad ass surfer why are you in the kiddie pool?
I am a skier by nature and have always been respectful of visitors to my mountain. I am a legend tho, so I don’t need attitude cause I got swagger. Respect is a 2 way street and Hawaii needs to grow up and understand that acting hard doesn’t make you hard, brah.
Now,

Our favorite spot to surf and cruise with our son. Waves get huge but the sand area to the right closest to the harbor usually stays small. good for kids.
It’s actually a great surf spot to learn, some what strong current so strong swimming skills are a must.

This beach was amazing. Beautiful sandy beaches and the sea turtles swam right up to the shore.
What a beautiful spot!

The word is out :(our go-​to place on the west side of Oahu is no longer one of Oahu’s best kept secret.
I’ve kept pretty mum about this place for years only because it’s been our place of respite from town life. Most people flock to touristy places like Kailua, Lanikai, Waikiki and North Shore but the world has discovered this local, family beach park now. In fact, there are tour buses coming by to drop their tourists off to check out the turtles basking in the sun and frolicking in the ocean.
I’m disappointed. In no time this will be like Kailua Beach Park with no parking, abundant humans per square inch of beach and who knows what else recreational businesses will set up shop to exploit the wonders of Haleiwa Beach Park. So by writing this review and rating it 5 stars… I’m adding to the madness.
While you can and if you can, enjoy the wonderment of non-​oily ocean water, abundant parking, spacious park for beach picnics with close proximity to area restaurants and shopping. This won’t last and when this area explodes tenfold you can be amongst the few that will say, «I remember when Haleiwa Beach Park was…»

I loooooooove bringing my kids to Ali’i beach during the summer. The waves are small enough for them to play and they like playing in the sand as well. We go in the mornings and there are always turtles swimming around, which my kids love to watch. It’s so relaxing to come here. There are a few tables further up the beach, closer to the parking lot as well as some shade from trees but the beach area is sand and sun only.
There’s an outdoor shower and fairly clean bathrooms (for a beach park) also. There was still toilet paper in the early morning when I recently went but not sure how long that lasts.
Like I mentioned, we usually go in the morning so parking is always ample. I did notice another open lot next door so I suppose if the main lot gets full, there’s always more parking there.

I visited this beach since I heard that sea turtles hang around here.
Sadly, I didn’t get to see any. Maybe they come out earlier in the day? I got here sometime around 2 pm.
Anyways, its a nice relaxing beach. Great place to sunbathe and nap after eating at Romy’s. The sand is a little rough but not too bad. Also, Matsumoto’s is nearby which makes it a perfect place to hang around.
But I shall be back. I am determine to spot a sea turtle!

The Haleiwa Ali’i Beach is accessible to anyone, so it is indeed a public beach for all. The beach itself is clean and inviting. Very much nearby is Haleiwa Town. Also called the «ROYAL» beach.

Yesterday, I was DETERMINED to find sea turtles. After looking at suggestions online last summer and feeling really let down by none of them panning out (aka Turtle Bay), I searched for «sea turtles» on Unilocal and found this beach.
My boyfriend and I were already on the north side of the island, so I suggested we check the beach out. We got there… and there were 5 huge sea turtles just casually lounging in the sand! It was one of the coolest sights I’ve ever seen. Sea turtles are so beautiful and majestic, I couldn’t believe they were RIGHT there.
After taking 1 982 317 984 729 pictures, we decided to lay out our towels and head in the water. We spent time in and out of the water for about 3 hours, and I was surprised by how respectful the fellow beachgoers were of the turtles. I was actively watching every person who walked by them to make sure they didn’t try to touch them, feed them, or annoy them… I felt like a protective mama bear!
What I found to be so special about this beach is the casual attitude — knowing the turtles are there and leaving them alone. There are no fences or areas blocked off to prevent you from getting the closest to these endangered beauties that you could possibly get. I really hope people continue to respect this beach and all that it has to offer, so as many people as possible can experience the magic of the sea turtles up close in their natural habitat. :)

I’m a bit conflicted because I’m feeling selfish about nOT wanting to do a review on this place because it’s that awesome and like my 3 year old, I don’t want to share it! Hee hee! But since I love Unilocal,I feel due diligence to be a contributing member to the community and make you aware of the amazing things surrounding you!
Since this is on Wailua bay, the waves are small and makes this beach good for small kids as well as paddle boarders. It’s very family friendly and quiet. You can even bring your dogs. Just please be responsible and keep the beach clean. If you want to catch a glimpse of a turtle, this is a better choice (and less crowded) than to drive to Lanikea Beach. Every time I’ve come here, I can hover over one in the water and watch them feeding or I can watch them basking in the sun on the shore. People seem to be pretty respectful of them for the most part. (I hate to see people petting them and disturbing their rest time! It’s one thing to take pictures, it’s another thing to try messing with them!) There’s a parking lot, showers, and bathrooms close by. There’s also a life guard on watch. It’s minutes from Haliewa town if you want to grab a bite to eat. You also have the option of bringing lunch as there are picnic tables there as well! Definitely my favorite place to chill on the North Shore and appreciate living in Hawaii!

For my last review on my recent trip to O’ahu, I wanted to share a cool beach in Hale’iwa, and make a comment about beaches in general in Hawaii. Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach, aka as King’s Or Royal’s Beach (Ali’i means royalty), is located on Hale’iwa Road within walking distance of Hale’iwa Town. This is a nice quiet beach compared to all the touristy beaches North of Hale’iwa like Waimea, Chuns or Sunset. This beach was also the home of Baywatch Hawaii.
The beach has a wonderful view of the Wai’anae mountains to the West (there are two mountain ranges on O’ahu; the other being the larger Ko’olau Range on the Northeast side of the island). There is also a large picnic area, it is a nice walking beach and the the locals are very friendly. One day, I saw a woman swimming, and her dog was swimming next to her. I also saw a guy who looked like Undercover Brother, but I missed snapping his pic as he walked by — LOL!
This review goes for many of the beaches in Hawaii with the exception of Waikiki. You can bring your dog on the beach, have a BBQ on the beach, and do almost anything on the beach w/​no hassles from «50». It is a nice reprieve where people can self-​police themselves, and locals who don’t abide by general common sense will feel the wrath of their fellow locals. After all, the state seal says it all: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono — The Life of the Land will be perpetuated in it’s people.