Makalei Beach Park

I call this «Secret Beach» ’cause not many people know about this small, secluded beach.
I’d found this beach a few months ago while walking along Diamond Head Road. I knew it would be great since there’s very few people there, the water’s clear, and there’s no parking nearby — meaning you have to live around there or walk a ways to get there.
Spent an hour that last Friday while the wife was shopping nearby. Enough time to get a feel for the beach and water. Not nearly enough time to really relax though.
The beach is maybe 200 yards long? Nice clear water despite it being fairly windy. I think I saw about eight other soles there. Nice.

Used to come here as a kid on bicycle to go spearfishing and bbq.
There’s no parking and no restrooms, but shower and tables are available under the shade of a huge banyan tree.
Not to many beachgoers but a great place to hang out with your dog or catch some waves.

If you blink while traveling along the southeastern coastline at the base of Diamond Head, you may miss this small strip neighborhood park known as Makalei Beach Park. Makalei Beach is located between Kaluahole and Leahi Beaches. Its entrance is along Diamond Head Road and faces out towards a rail where the ocean waves often splash up and over. To each of its sides, this park is bordered by homes so you must be respectful to not disturb or trespass on these residential properties.
There are a couple of park benches and tables where you can picnic, open showers for washing off the sand and salt water and no restrooms. It can be so calming to sit nearby or stand by the rail to look at the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean or watch and listen to the splashes of crystal-​clear waves of the salty ocean water. But, when it’s high tide or if rough ocean conditions you must take caution as the waves WILL splash over the rail.
I’m told that many surfers use this park as an entry to the following popular surfing spots: Tongg’s, Ricebowls, Radicals, The Winch, Graveyards, Suicides and Sleepy Hollows.
Keep your eyes open and try not to blink as you near this little gem of a park.

Love this hidden beach park gem. They have some picnic benches and a rinse off water station. There is a small stripe you can park yourself and enjoy the beach/​ocean sans tourists. Be careful of stepping too close to the railing. you might get splashed!

This is a great little park to come and watch the sunset. Don’t stand too close to the railing! It’s a splash zone!

Very small strip of beach just off Diamond Head Road. There’s also a little walkway along the ocean, that’s connected to Leahi Beach Park.
Before getting to the ocean, there’s a grassy area with some trees and picnic tables, and a shower! Found that to be a plus, as I prefer not to be all salty after taking a dip in the water.
Beach itself, like I mentioned, is rather small. Nothing secluded, but there weren’t many other people when I went by. Not a ton of sandy spots to tan in, unless you put your towel right up by the bushes! The sand here is lovely, sparkly and swirly… I love it!
Not the greatest beach I’ve been to, but it’s certainly better than others I’ve been to! Would recommend if you prefer a quieter, smaller place.

A very small pocket park with a little beach frontage and a few picnic tables. Usually pretty empty or one or two homeless guys minding their own business.