Haleiwa Ali Beach with a high-tide line of debris

Dog Friendly Beaches on Oahu with a Location Map

by | Last updated Apr 18, 2024 | Beaches, Dogs, Oahu

Dog-Friendly Beaches on Oahu, Hawaii

Here is a list of dog allowed beaches on Oahu.  We also listed no-dogs allowed beaches so that you can have the information in one place. Please take care so that we can share the shoreline together without incidents that may cause restrictions.

I’m sure everyone knows, but just a gentle reminder

  • Dogs have to be on a leash
  • Dispose dogs’ waste properly – it’s the law and violations are subject to citations and fines – yes, a police can be involved in it
  • Continuously supervise your dog
  • If the dog is showing unfriendly behavior, today might not be the day to be on a public beach and you should bring the dog home

Some safety info for the dog

  • Did you know dogs can get sunburned? Hawaii’s sun is quite strong and it’ll burn you and your dog. Apply some sunblock (zinc-free) to the dog’s ears and nose
  • Make sure your dog doesn’t drink seawater
  • Just as running on sand is harder for us, it’s also harder for dogs, so keep their exercise limit in mind
  • Lava rocks can be very sharp and just like it can pierce through our feet, so can their paws

Ok~  Here is the map.  After the map, there is a list of the beaches so that you can check.

You can zoom in and out, and also if you open the left side bar (click ) then you will be able to click on and off the different type of beaches.

Here is a list of beaches where they are allowed in all areas

Keep in mind it’s not leash free. As mentioned, you should expect your dog to be On-Leash at all times at any beach, unless you are visiting a dog park.

  • Aukai Beach, Hauula
  • Gray’s (Halekulani) Beach, Waikiki
  • Haleaha Beach, Punaluu
  • Hanakailio Beach, Kahuku
  • Kaalawai Beach, Diamond Head
  • Kahala Beach,Kahala
  • Kahuku Golf Course Beach, Kahuku
  • Kaihalulu Beach, Kahuku
  • Kailua Beach, Kailua
  • Kaipapau Beach, Hauula
  • Kaiwi Coastline, Kaiwi
  • Kakela Beach, Hauula
  • Kaloko Beach, Kokohead
  • Kaluahole Beach, Diamond Head
  • Kanenelu Beach, Kaaawa
  • Kapaeloa Beach, North Shore
  • Kawela Bay Beach, North Shore
  • Kealia Beach, Mokuleia
  • Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach, Kualoa
  • Kuilima Cove Beach, Kahuku
  • Laie Beach, Laie
  • Lanikai Beach, Kailua
  • Laniloa Beach, Laie
  • Mahakea Beach, Laie
  • Makao Beach, Hauula
  • Makua Beach, Makua
  • Manner’s Beach, Kahe
  • Mokuleia Army Beach, Mokuleia
  • Mokuleia Beach, Mokuleia
  • Niu Beach, Niu Valley
  • Oneawa Beach, Kailua
  • Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, Waikiki
  • Pahipahialua Beach, North Shore
  • Paiko Beach, Kuliouou
  • Punaluu Beach, Punaluu
  • Puuiki Beach, Mokuleia
  • Royal-Moana Beach, Waikiki
  • Turtle Bay Beach, North Shore

 

Here is list of beach they are allowed in below the high tide line

The list of these beaches restricts the area for dogs a little bit compared to the list above, but it should still provide enough areas for you guys to have fun. I can usually tell the high-tides line by some thin line of debris, twigs, or seaweed that is paralel to the then shoreline.

  • Aweoweo Beach Park, Mokuleia
  • Barbers Point Beach Park, Barbers Point
  • Camp Erdman Beach, Mokuleia
  • Chun’s Reef Beach, North Shore
  • Duke Kahanamoku (Fort DeRussy) Beach, Waikiki
  • Ewa Beach Park, Ewa Beach
  • Haleiwa Alii Beach Park, Haleiwa
  • Haleiwa Beach Beach Park, Haleiwa
  • Hau Tree Beach Park, Ewa Beach
  • Hauula Beach Park, Hauula
  • Hawaiian Electric Beach Park, Kahe
  • Kaaawa Beach Park, Kaaawa
  • Kahe Point Beach Park, Kahe
  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, Waialua
  • Kailua Beach Park, Kailua
  • Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo
  • Kalae Oio Beach Park, Kaaawa
  • Kalama Beach Park, Kailua
  • Kaluanui Beach, Punaluu
  • Kaunala Beach, North Shore
  • Kaupo Beach Park, Waimanalo
  • Kawaikui Beach Park, Aina Haina
  • Keaau Beach Park, Makaha
  • Kokololio Beach Park, Hauula
  • Kualoa Regional Park, Kualoa
  • Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park, Kualoa
  • Kuliouou Beach Park, Kuliouou
  • Laie Beach Park, Laie
  • Laniakea Beach, North Shore
  • Lualualei Beach Park, Waianae
  • Maili Beach Park, Maili
  • Makaha Beach Park, Makaha
  • Makapuu Beach Park, Kokohead
  • Makaua Beach Park, Kaaawa
  • Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park, Waianae
  • Mokuleia Beach Park, Waianae
  • Nanaikapono Beach, Nanakuli
  • Nanakuli Beach Park, Nanakuli
  • Oneula Beach Park, Ewa Beach
  • Papailoa Beach, North Shore
  • Pokai Bay Beach, Waianae
  • Pounders Beach, Laie
  • Punaluu Beach, Punaluu
  • Sandy Beach Park, Waimanalo
  • Sans Souci Beach, Waikiki
  • Tracks Beach Park, Waianae
  • Ulehawa Beach Park, Nanakuli
  • Waiahole Beach Park, Waiahole
  • Waialae Beach Park, Kahala
  • Waialee Beach Park, North Shore
  • Wailupe Beach Park, Kahala
  • Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Waimanalo
  • Waimanalo Beach, Waimanalo
  • Waimanalo Beach Park, Waimanalo
  • Waimea Bay Beach Park, Waimea Bay
  • Wawamalu Beach, Kokohead

Here is a list of beaches Dogs are allowed lower than the retaining wall

  • Diamond Head Beach Park, Diamond Head

Here is a list of beaches Dogs are allowed lower than the sea wall

  • Leahi Beach Park, Diamond Head
  • Laenani Park Beach, Kahaluu
  • Makalei Beach Park, Diamond Head
  • Swanzy Beach Park, Kaaawa

Here is a list of beaches Dogs are NOT Allowed

Just as much as I wanted to know the which ones are dog-friendly beaches, I also wanted to know which ones not to take, so I can simply avoid them.  Here is the map of no dog allowed beaches followed by the list of beaches.

  • Ala Moana Beach, Ala Moana
  • Banzai Beach, North Shore
  • Banzai Rock Beach Park, North Shore
  • Ehukai Beach, North Shore
  • Ehukai Beach Park, North Shore
  • Fort Kamehameha Beach, Hickam
  • Hickam Harbor Beach, Hickam
  • Iroquois Beach, Hickam
  • Kaena Point State Park Beach, Makua
  • Kahana Valley State Park Beach, Kahana
  • Kapiolani Park Beach, Waikiki
  • Ala Moana Beach, Ala Moana
  • Banzai Beach, North Shore
  • Banzai Rock Beach Park, North Shore
  • Ehukai Beach, North Shore
  • Ehukai Beach Park, North Shore
  • Fort Kamehameha Beach, Hickam
  • Hickam Harbor Beach, Hickam
  • Iroquois Beach, Hickam
  • Kaena Point State Park Beach, Makua
  • Kahana Valley State Park Beach, Kahana
  • Kapiolani Park Beach, Waikiki
  • Ko Olina Lagoons, Kapolei
  • Kuhio Beach, Waikiki
  • Kuhio Beach Park, Waikiki
  • Magic Island Beach, Ala Moana
  • Malaekahana State Park, Laie
  • Nimitz Beach, Barbers Point
  • Pupukea Beach, North Shore
  • Pupukea Beach Park, North Shore
  • Queen’s Surf Beach, Waikiki
  • Sand Island State Park Beach, Sand Island
  • Sunset Beach, North Shore
  • Sunset Beach Park, North Shore
  • Sunset Point Beach Park, North Shore
  • Waikiki Beach Center, Waikiki
  • White Plains Beach, Barbers Point
  • Yokohama Bay Beach, Makua

 

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