Ala Moana Regional Park

Well I just moved here, and it's no wonder Honolulu is one of the most sought after places to live! This beach has a 360° absolutely gorgeous view; Even looking inland from the beach was picturesque! This particular section, I was told, is called Magic Island and has a man-made cove to stop the waves making it safe for younger children to play, paddle boarding, even water polo (nets not included), etc. There are a lot of different things going on here and a variety of amenities for tourists and locals! Every Wednesday evening a church passes out food to the homeless. The tour guide bus is not too far away. There are basketball courts, beach volleyball, tennis courts that are lit up at night and bathrooms and washing stations are available. You can also get a good workout in, walk your animals, get a bite to eat at the many food trucks, and many other activities that I can't wait to partake in! I highly recommend!

You can walk along the beach and the park. The view was gorgeous. There are many people relaxing in the evening. The park offers great walking/running paths. It has many big trees offering shades along the paths. There are many homeless staying in the park as well.

We have enjoyed many days and sunsets along this beach!! It was by far our favorite of all the beaches we explored on Oahu! It's peaceful and the water was calm enough to take our little one swimming! She loves the ocean!!!

Absolutely beautiful beach park. Parking can be a little tricky, but going earlier in the day should save you some trouble with that.

Times have changed guys. This beach is safer than before (security, well lit, recently remodeled), clean (some of the clearest waters I've seen on this side of the island, functioning showers, lots of trash cans, people cleaning the beach daily of litter), and it's conveniently located close to everything! Easy to find on Google Maps, lots of parking, and the sense of community? CRAZY! If you ever need to witness the statement that Hawai'i is a melting pot I encourage you to come here on a Saturday morning at 5:30 AM. People from all over are enjoying the splendor of our state. Always felt welcomed and have had good conversations with strangers here.

Experience the breathtaking ocean views as well as the Waikiki skyline. The evolving landscapes scenery throughout the day including spectacular Dawn's and sunsets engage BOTH Hawaii residents as well as visitors from around the world. Come, enjoy this absolutely.awe-inspiring natural beauty. You won't be disappointed, I promise YOU. In fact, these incredible scenes are likely to stay with you the rest of your life.

Beautiful and Lively Ala Moana Regional Park: Ala Moana Regional Park is an absolute gem in Honolulu, and my recent visit for the Aloha Festivals Parade 2024 only reinforced that feeling. The park’s scenic beauty, with its stunning views of the ocean and lush green spaces, makes it a perfect spot for various activities. Whether you’re there for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or an event like the Aloha Festivals Parade, the atmosphere is always vibrant and welcoming. The wide, open spaces are ideal for gatherings and festivities, and the park’s amenities, like clean restrooms and ample parking, add to the convenience. Wrapping paʻu for the parade was an unforgettable experience, and the sense of community and celebration in the air was palpable. Overall, Ala Moana Regional Park is a must-visit for both locals and tourists. It’s a place where you can relax, enjoy nature, and be part of wonderful cultural events. Highly recommended!

A free park with tons of free parking and the home of magic city lagoon. You will see the homeless, but it's not like most cities. This place is also home to the legendary affordable L & L barbecue. You'll more than likely see students get ready for their canoe races.

Well I just moved here, and it's no wonder Honolulu is one of the most sought after places to live! This beach has a 360° absolutely gorgeous view; Even looking inland from the beach was picturesque! This particular section, I was told, is called Magic Island and has a man-made cove to stop the waves making it safe for younger children to play, paddle boarding, even water polo (nets not included), etc. There are a lot of different things going on here and a variety of amenities for tourists and locals! Every Wednesday evening a church passes out food to the homeless. The tour guide bus is not too far away. There are basketball courts, beach volleyball, tennis courts that are lit up at night and bathrooms and washing stations are available. You can also get a good workout in, walk your animals, get a bite to eat at the many food trucks, and many other activities that I can't wait to partake in! I highly recommend!

You can walk along the beach and the park. The view was gorgeous. There are many people relaxing in the evening. The park offers great walking/running paths. It has many big trees offering shades along the paths. There are many homeless staying in the park as well.

We have enjoyed many days and sunsets along this beach!! It was by far our favorite of all the beaches we explored on Oahu! It's peaceful and the water was calm enough to take our little one swimming! She loves the ocean!!!

Absolutely beautiful beach park. Parking can be a little tricky, but going earlier in the day should save you some trouble with that.

Times have changed guys. This beach is safer than before (security, well lit, recently remodeled), clean (some of the clearest waters I've seen on this side of the island, functioning showers, lots of trash cans, people cleaning the beach daily of litter), and it's conveniently located close to everything! Easy to find on Google Maps, lots of parking, and the sense of community? CRAZY! If you ever need to witness the statement that Hawai'i is a melting pot I encourage you to come here on a Saturday morning at 5:30 AM. People from all over are enjoying the splendor of our state. Always felt welcomed and have had good conversations with strangers here.

Experience the breathtaking ocean views as well as the Waikiki skyline. The evolving landscapes scenery throughout the day including spectacular Dawn's and sunsets engage BOTH Hawaii residents as well as visitors from around the world. Come, enjoy this absolutely.awe-inspiring natural beauty. You won't be disappointed, I promise YOU. In fact, these incredible scenes are likely to stay with you the rest of your life.

Beautiful and Lively Ala Moana Regional Park: Ala Moana Regional Park is an absolute gem in Honolulu, and my recent visit for the Aloha Festivals Parade 2024 only reinforced that feeling. The park’s scenic beauty, with its stunning views of the ocean and lush green spaces, makes it a perfect spot for various activities. Whether you’re there for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or an event like the Aloha Festivals Parade, the atmosphere is always vibrant and welcoming. The wide, open spaces are ideal for gatherings and festivities, and the park’s amenities, like clean restrooms and ample parking, add to the convenience. Wrapping paʻu for the parade was an unforgettable experience, and the sense of community and celebration in the air was palpable. Overall, Ala Moana Regional Park is a must-visit for both locals and tourists. It’s a place where you can relax, enjoy nature, and be part of wonderful cultural events. Highly recommended!

A free park with tons of free parking and the home of magic city lagoon. You will see the homeless, but it's not like most cities. This place is also home to the legendary affordable L & L barbecue. You'll more than likely see students get ready for their canoe races.

I discovered this beach park a few months ago and it is absolutely beautiful . I work online a lot and it a great place to get some fresh air and interact with the wildlife while being in the middle of a big city like Honolulu. It has been a godsend to me as I am always indoors. It is very safe and it is a great place to relax, have lunch and people watch while you work. I would highly recommend visiting this wonderful treasure.

Amazing beach for swimming , bbq , running , surfing . There are many parking spaces for free. Sometimes they do events on this beach like new year. Have fun on the beach

Grew up on Oahu and I got too many stories regarding this place. Went to a company picnic here, Friends BBQ, birthday parties, watching the Waikiki Fireworks on Friday nights, and nighttime walks. Those were the good ole days without crazy homeless or crimes. Free to roam around at night. As a kid, I love watching in Awe of the Banyan trees and the Myna birds. Every Saturday driving through the park, you'll see many people tourists and locals making their way to the beach and walking back to their picnic spot at the grassy park. Sometimes you find people in groups of car shows or motorcyclists showing off their rides. People playing their reggae music in each picnic site and the smell of bbq or picnic food. Birthday decorations from a far and a nearby photo shoot of a Wedding Party. This place was always happening. I have a lot in d beautiful memories of this place. Nostalgic feelings thinking of all the times growing up here years by year.

Less crowded than waikiki beach and plenty of parking. Very clean as well. We came in the morning and it was perfect. There aren't a ton of restaurants along the beach like Waikiki. But there are some food stalls and can always buy food ahead of time and bring to the beach as there are restaurants near the beach.

This place is beautiful. Me and my girlfriend went snorkeling here and saw school of fish, it was a great experience. There is a lot of homeless people here though it does make it dangerous at night just make sure to be in a group if anything

Ala Moana is a great park to check out if you're in the Honolulu area and a great starting point before reaching to Waikiki. It has everything you need -- beaches, trails, biking and more. It also boasts of the manmade Magic Island, which is great to see the emerald ocean along with views of the city. I give this park more of a 4 than 5 mainly because the beach and the park itself isn't as good as the other beaches; you can get a much better view of the ocean/beach just a mile down the road at Waikiki. Ala Moana Regional Park is more for a one-stop shop for everything. It is also less crowded than Waikiki so that is pretty nice too. My favorite part of this park is definitely the Magic Island. It's a great place to get some nice views and wind down, especially after a hectic day in Honolulu! It's also a great place to start your day with stunning views of the ocean and the city. I would definitely check it out if you're in the area. Ala Moana is literally right next door from Waikiki so it's definitely worth it IMO!

This park is just cross the street of the mall. Has lots of greens, trees and beautiful views of the ocean! It's nice to walk around and you probably could get a nice sunset here too! The beach area is also very nice and a good swimming area. Nice park!

One of the many beautiful parks on Oahu the uniqueness of this one is it's adjacent to the Ala Moana district and all the local owned condominiums. This park is very peaceful and tranquil in the early morning for a walk but on afternoons especially weekends it fills up with mostly local families Barbecuing up everything from burgers hot dogs to chicken. They have a great picnic enjoying the sea and trades. The beach and water are very good. A bit rockier than in Waikiki but still very nice. And it's where the locals hangout. Ok it's only 100 yards from where we live so it's a definite plus for us. There is parking but it fills up early.

Looking from Ala Moana Park at Ala Moana Center... OMG ocean-view condos blocked my view to the mountain. Looking from the park at the ocean... Mmm... beautiful. Thank goodness, there hasn't been changed much since last time I left the island. I used to swim in the "giant pool" at Ala Moana Regional Park. I usually come here when lifeguards were present. It is kind of important because there could be jellyfish (not for the salad) or current conditions, as well as for security. I have so many fond memories at Ala Moana Regional Park. I attended many festivals, tournaments, canoe paddling club practices, picnicking, eating at the food stands, jogging, photography and just walking through the park from work instead of taking TheBus. I heard there are curfews posted by the city in recent years. Whatever it was the reason but I'll be sure to avoid coming here after dark.

Ala Moana Beach since Covid has been with us and with the down trend of the virus a lot more shows and activities are happening now. You can find more yoga classes, boxing classes and auto shows and many other activities all around the park and beach from water polo, water yoga and running and walking groups besides the skaters and skateboarders the park is getting much busier. The Friday fireworks are the busiest time with everyone trying to get a space to have dinner and watch the fireworks.

"We go beach!"...just about always it will be somewhere at the Ala Moana Regional Park. Hanging out with work peeps celebrating a birthday is always a great reason to get out and chill. With more than enough to keep six feet from any group that is if you're able to find yours, parking is always a struggle anywhere in town but here with patience it's doable my only issue is once you're heading in one direction good luck in trying to turn around lol!! East side with Magic Island is a kid friendly area where it's super chill and lots of grassy area and benches with tress to hang your hammock or do a jog around the path with the killer views of the ocean is always breathtaking and a couple of bathrooms and shower nearby is always a plus. Right in the middle at the tennis courts area is where many who chooses or needs a larger space to do some team sports, tossing footballs and where you can find some workout bars and even L&L to fix that hunger cravings. West Side more paths for joggers and even a volleyball area and next to the tennis courts are a round about area where there are more parkings and great place to do that turn around to re-think your strategy of placement. We all have our favorite location at this park and is my go to place to view the sunset...that I can never get enough of. Aloha Beaches!!!

Quiet little park with limited parking. Great views and access to swimable water. Lots of sea turtles and just a great little place to relax. Bathrooms on site.

This is a park where you can barbecue, exercise, swim in the ocean, play tennis, do yoga, and much more, and it is definitely a very popular place for locals and tourists alike! I love to use the rental bicycles to go around the park in circles, fly a drone in the park to take pictures of the beautiful scenery, swim in the ocean, and rest comfortably on the sandy beach to get a tan. Fishing here is also recommended Since the yacht harbor is just next door, schools of fish sometimes come right up to the edge of the surf, and it is interesting to catch them with bait. I often see locals fishing. More importantly, there is concern that there is not enough parking. If there were more parking lots and enough parking spaces, many more people would be able to visit, but the parking lots are always full and there is a meaningless traffic jam in the park. That is what I don't like.

I was unable to access the ocean area by crossing the pedestrian bridge at Queen Street. I know there has been a project to improve the Pavilion (McCoy) that stood in my (handicapped, wheelchair) way for some time, but it seems to have become a forever project. I would have had to navigate across a lawn with puddles of water from recent showers, just to take a look at the ocean. Is there a way to register a complaint about this multiyear roadblock for us wheeled ones?

I hate to reveal this but the beach here is better than nearby Waikiki. It's less rocky, the beach is better protected, swimmers are watched by one of the best lifeguard teams in North America, the beach itself is wider and more comfortable and most importantly, there are far less tourists here. It's a local beach, with better and more affordable food than Waikiki. I used to come here with my young nephew, in fact I lost his favorite toy fire truck in the rising tide. Every time I return I look for that truck. This is one of my favorite parks in the whole world.

My family just loves Ala Moana Beach Park! Conveniently located in town right across the street from Ala Moana shopping center. It's a large park with lots of open space. Great for families for events, picnics, and exercise. This beach park is also the home to Magic Island. We used to come here a lot as a child, since there are no big waves so it's a great spot for children. It can get especially busy on the weekend, so come early!

When trying to book a picnic space here, the manager wasn't even willing to help. He was just rude to us and kept saying we didn't leave a message when we obviously did. They just gave us another number to call and leave a message. City and County and this park is a joke. Take my advice and just set up anyway. No one is gonna kick you out or do anything. Like what's the point of having rules and booking picnic spots when no one is available to help. Wish I got that manager's name and the other people who were in that office. The most rude people ever.

12/24/22: We were visiting Hawaii for the holiday & it was our first time. This park was down the street from our hotel. We decided to go for a walk & ended up at the beach for a little while. It is a very relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere. The water is pretty clear but there's lots of rocks in the sand. Be careful. There are food trucks, a few barbecue restaurants, and areas there that offer tours, scuba diving, etc. We didn't partake in any of that. We were just walking and taking in the scenery. I really enjoyed myself. There are a lot of protected trees there that offer a lot of shade. I really recommend anyone go there for themselves. You won't be disappointed.

Perfect destination for this solo tennis traveller. I was able to play some tennis in Paradise. The beach and ocean were a natural attraction for a cooling rest. After a brief dip and return to my spot, I found my belongings had been rummaged and my shoes missing. As a foolish tourist, I suppose someone needed my stuff more than I did. Where are Dog and Lyssa Chapman when you need them? My bad.

Nice park close to Ala Moana Shopping Center. You can exercise by walking, riding bikes, playing tennis, and going swimming. Magic Island and the beach is also close by, so very convenient. There are plenty of parking around the park.

So much better than Waikiki area as you don't have the crowd at all. Parking is an issue during peak but that's everywhere. Patience is key. You'll get the sun, you'll get the palm trees, minus ppl all breathing down on you. It's a bit rocky when you enter the water but go a few more feet fwd and you'll get the nice weather with decent sand.

It's a nice park. If you go early, you find parking. I did not take any pictures. Went to use the tennis courts and it was nice and perfect. The courts weren't all taken when I got there but they got taken right away. Courts were nice and clean.

I loved this beach/park much more than the one behind our hotel. It was beautiful. It was hot and the water felt good. There are a lot of people there and it's so huge. Our Uber driver said that it was the largest beach/park and I believe it. When you walk for 45 minutes and are still across the street from the park and it continues, then...wow! Now the eats in and around there weren't fantastic. There was L & L Hawaiian, see my review. A mall with 103 eating places, isn't my idea of a good place for eats. If that was here, someone would have a cart with food, chile and spices to sell. But, over there? I'm surprised that someone didn't come up with such an idea. But the park looked nice. I'm wary of parks because I live in an area with lots of Canadian geese and yech! But they didn't seem to be an issue here. There was plenty of room on the beach, considering, all of the parking spaces were filled. Looking back, during my trip I should have come here daily, but I didn't. Oh well. It will give me something to look forward to upon my next trip. However, I have to say that this place provides a two for one experience. One location with a beach and all it has to offer on one side and the other side with a beautiful park, with beautiful trees and some lakes.

You don't realize that right in our back yard we have the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the whole world ! One side you have Kewalo Basin and the other side Magic Island . Still construction going on the Diamond Head side which is Magic Island. Today is also the last day you can enjoy our beaches due to the restrictions on public parks and beaches. Its a shame just certain people decided to play Russian roulette w/there lives and now the pandemic is in the triple digits. Now the rest of us have to suffer and cannot enjoy our beautiful beach. Be safe everyone and remember to mask up

This review for the uncles the helped us jump start our rental car. They went out of their way to help us. We've called the rental company and no help they tried to charge us for road side assistance instead of sending someone to help since they gave us a faulty vehicle. thanks again uncles for readily available to help someone in need.

This area is very peaceful. Nice for practicing swimming or any other water sports. Can be a little crowded at times.

This place is so crowded even during a time when you are only allowed to get in the water. I am sure this is mainly because This is where both tourist and locals flock. Nice for walking and catching the sunset but other than that I don't think would really recommend this place. It's also great for walking and or running. In fact my first 5k was here in 2018 my daughter and I did the mango run.

Did you know? 1- This park was formerly known as "Moana Park". Its name was officially changed to "Ala Moana" which means "path to the sea" in 1947. 2- During World War II, the park was used as a staging area and military battery. Construction of barracks, an armory and a temporary fortification to support a heavier presence of personnel and weapons were completed to defend O'ahu from Japanese invasion. 3- There was no beach for swimming or water sports at this park until 1954. Originally, this area was a wetland, full of kiawe trees and coconut trees. It was a coral reef marshland. 4- Developer, Henry J. Kaiser, suggested the creation of a man-made peninsula or island where hotel resorts, theaters and swimming pools would be built. But, the development project was stopped after this peninsula was built and turned over to the State of Hawai'i. The State named it "Aina Moana" or "land from the sea" to recognize its coral fill construction. We know of it as "Magic Island". 5- The City & County of Honolulu has proposed an improvement plan for Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island in November 2018. They are still reviewing public comments before proceeding with any of the plans. I have fond memories of Ala Moana Beach Park as I was a pre-teen when Ala Moana Center was being built and when Magic Island was developed (1964). My parents would drive along Ala Moana Boulevard to go to the beach or family picnics. To us youngsters, the park was like being in another World of Hawaiian Paradise. It was NEW to us because we were used to playing at Kapiolani Park, Kūhiō Beach and Waikīkī. We'd find ourselves running about the green spaces flying our kites, sitting under the shade of the beachside trellises and reading or splashing about in the cool salt water with somewhat coarse yet pristine sand. As we got older, my brother and I would build model airplanes (balsa or plastic) with gas-powered motors and fly them in the designated areas. Ahhh, the simple and fun days of childhood. Starting from middle school, my father and I would jog or run around this park (about 2.5 miles) almost daily. Because I didn't swim because of an earlier near drowning experience, I'd run around the park several times while my father would swim the length of the beach with his buddies. I'd continue running or walking with my father until the early 2000's. But, alas, both he and I started to suffer from knee issues. As the years rolled by, I have continued to go about this park while seeing both a degradation of the park maintenance and services AND cyclical city improvements. Since moving into the nearby neighborhood, we have taken more advantage of this park by incorporating it into our daily walking routes or sometimes just to stop by to watch the sunsets or to participate in family picnics. Just as a warning, there seems to be a group of homeless people roaming to either beg for food or take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. There have been thefts and people have gotten accosted in the park. This park still holds a number of events that draws thousands here to enjoy such as the annual Shinnyo-En Lantern Floating Festival, July 4th Fireworks Show, Friday Night Fireworks Show sponsored by the Hilton HawaiianVillage and site of the return of the Hōkūlea (3-yr around-the-World journey sailing canoe and crew journey using traditional Hawaiian navigational techniques). In spite of some controversial improvement proposals, I think the people have always seen the beauty and want for an open green place for their families to enjoy and grow up at. After all, we live in Hawai'i and our tropical weather makes us known for living in Paradise.

This Park/Beach was a short walk away from our Hotel, which was perfect!! I love running while on vacation and this place was 'Runner Central' every morning. Lots of runners here, as well as walkers, yoga, and swimmers. This Beach is a lot less crowded than Waikiki Beach, more of a chill vibe here, picnics and BBQs. And this Park is pretty big, you can drive through, lots of places to park. Plenty of restrooms, water fountains, and outdoor showers, which were great to get the sand off or just cool off from the heat. I really enjoyed running here, can't wait to do it again!!!

"Like go beach? We go beach!" Is the saying I heard when I was younger. Locals know this beach, I'd say everyone on Oahu have been here more than any other beach on the island. The pros. Want to surf? Can. Want to swim? Can cause the waves breaks much farther out. Want to paddle board or kayak? Of course. The beach itself is very accessible to all walks of life. The Ala Moana Mall is right across the street, and Waikiki is next door as well. Run or Walk yourself around Magic Island, bring your dog, do some yoga, have a bbq,- have some poke and beer, kanikapila and jam your guitar or ukulele, or get your radio and blast your music. Locals gather here to talk story with friends, tourists come here to see the sights residents take for granted sometimes, but appreciate it nonetheless. Ala Moana doesn't get the popularity and praise like Lanikai, or the Ohhh and awes of Ehukai (Pipeline) on the North Shore in the winter, but it has earned its place and respect among the locals and visitors alike. The beach itself has undergone some renovations to it over the years, it's pretty at sunrise and sunset. Whichever you choose, it's guaranteed a pic post on social media. There's plenty of parking, enough space for all ages, and one of the best parts of it is during the 4th of July, where locals camp out a day early to see the fireworks at Magic Island ! The weekends are the most crowded, so come early before 8am and find a perfect spot of your own. The flaws. Homeless population is evident in Hawaii and don't be surprised to see some here. Don't be scared, just be respectful. Don't litter also, it's an eyesore. Respect the land, and you'll get it back. But other than that, just chill back and relax, put your feet up because you're in Hawai'i.

As of Jan '19, the bathouses/toilets are under much needed renovations. There are portapotties by the L & L. 5 stars when it gets completed. Major public beach park minutes from multiple shopping centers and the harbor. Even neighboring parks connect to this main park area. Lots of walking paths, Pavillion, lawn bowling and tennis courts. Bring sunscreen.

Let me set your expectations correctly here for this beach. It is a casual, local, hangout beach that is conveniently right across from Ala Moana Center. If you are looking for a beach not overwhelmed with tourists yes it fits the bill. However, what it is moderately filled with are locals barbecuing and hanging out in tents, a mix of tourists and locals on the beach, joggers, a few homeless, and random people just casually walking through. It features a public bathroom on premises, small jungle gym for the kiddies, and an open field you can kick a soccer ball around. There is a big parking area connected to it, and a pier full of private boats nearby. The bathrooms arent very clean, on a scale of 1-10 I give them a 4. For the park overall I give it a 7. Definitely not nice enough for a romantic beach date, and don't play yourself and propose here either or you might get a "no" answer just on principal. There are nicer Hawaiian beaches particularly for romance, and I recommend that you choose elsewhere for that. Overall it is a convenient hangout spot to kill some time. Nothing amazing, its just cool.

Perfect place for the beach workout. I come here practically every day when I'm here. Fitness options are endless: - 5k run. Start at the main showers near the magic island parking lot. Run mauka (toward the mountain) and cut through the park to ala Moana boulevard. Take a right and follow the street and turn back into the park. Run the whole regional park (skipping magic island) following the road clockwise and then enter the east entrance to magic island and run the island. End at the showers - swim. Short laps to the magic island rocks or swim the length the the main beach - workout station. My favorite. Always a bunch of friendly dudes here doing pull ups and muscle ups and crazy stuff on the pull up bars Pretty much always get parking, expect on holidays when everyone and their brother is doing picnic

Happy to have this be my local park. It has many amenities. Great spot for paddle boarding, snorkeling, swimming and just hanging out on the promenade. You'll often see people skating biking and running too. They have tennis courts, V-ball, a pavilion for events, Places to BBQ, L & L Barbecue if you don't feel like doing it. People surf but you gotta go out past the reef. Great views of Diamond head and Waikiki in the background too. One of the drawbacks is occasionally there is some crime, whether homeless, drugs, theft, drunk people fighting. This is a city beach not an isolated country beach. So just be aware of your surrounds. its obvious who is up to no good. Setting up near the life guard tower helps at least be aware of the locations of park staff whether maintenance, concessions, lifeguards, etc. Say something to them if you see something keep our park enjoyable for all. I'd picnic with a group, run/bike through and play sports here but not really pass out alone on the beach.

My heartfelt appreciation to employees of City & County of Honolulu department of Parks and recreation Ikaika and Chris along with Paul (not an employee) for your contribution today to get back my iphone. You all went above and beyond to help me get my phone out from a storm drainage at Magic Island around the harbor side in Ala Moana Regional Park. Your willingness to step up and do what needs to be done to get my phone out from a drainage was so awesome, so professional and so kind. Without any hesitation, you helped me with a task even outside of your job description. You are my hero and you all need to get a pay raise. Again, thank you for your hard work and dedication that I finally can have my phone back.

Just two miles from Waikiki you arrive at Ala Moana. Across the street from the big mall, you have a large strip of beach! Lots and lots of parking and many things to do. Sit on the beach, sun tan, paddle board, surf, you name it. There is also grass areas where you can throw parties, have a picnic, or bbq! It is a bit rocky here when you first go in the water, but other than that, you have a smooth ocean that you can go relatively far out!

Beautiful park with picnic spots, beach, tennis courts, large grass area. Parking gets super crowded some days

Grew up going to this beach park, so it will always be special. Same as it has been for 40+ years, with minor changes (that I noticed). Too bad about Ward Center across the street closing along with Kakaako Kitchen (sp?); used to pick up food and bring over for the beach day. The mall has grown, to be expected, but the beach is the same. Love it and always will.

I've been Coming to this beach park for years, and honestly there's something here for everyone both tourist and locals. This place is great for throwing birthday parties, bbqs, any type of gatherings. There's lots of free parking and the ocean here is always calm which is great for kids to swim. People come here for all sorts of activities, beside swimming I see a lot of surfers, paddle boarders, I've seen surfboard yoga, and much more. Theirs also tennis courts, and work out area, I've also seen people fishing near the reefs and I've seen people use the little lagoon area for mini sail boats, I could literally go on and on about how versatile this park is. I also have to recommend this place as a good place to get some exercise, I know joggers or people riding bikes love it here because of the long smooth cement pathway through out the entire park. One improvement I seen this past weekend was that the bathrooms had been nicely renovated. I'm glad it was done it was much needed. I also see grounds keeping workers always making their rounds taking out trash and cleaning bathrooms. I will say that there actually a lot of rules here which can be seen posted around the park but, in all honestly no one really enforces. For example pets aren't allowed on the beach neither is smoking or drinking but I've seen it on almost every occasion. It's kind of good and bad that the rules aren't strictly enforced here but nevertheless I still feel safe coming here because they always have police and even life guards near by. All in all this is a great park, but I can get pretty busy and Parking can fill up fast especially on holidays and weekends.

Somehow I thought organizing a charity walk would be easy. It's just walking around in a circle, right? Um NO. After calling over a dozen venues I finally found the right spot! I worked with 2 different park directors. When in went to their office to speak with them they shared a wealth of info that was truly invaluable for this newb! The second park director even walked through the park with me to make sure we would be setting up our event in the optimal area, with enough shade and also a water source. The park grounds are nicely maintained, and the running/bike path fairly smooth and mostly flat. The beach is great if you want to lie on the sand or play beach volleyball. I can't comment on water quality because the last time we swam in the Magic Island lagoon was over 10 years ago, when my son developed a bad rash. Supposedly it was from some kind of algae that grows there and had bloomed. We haven't gone in the water there since then. But if I have to plan another charity walk I'd definitely consider this park again!

This is the most centrally located beach park in Honolulu and has the most amenities too. It has tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, some exercise equipment, barbecue areas, picnic tables, beach areas, and walking/biking paths galore. It hosts all sorts of events like the Memorial Day lantern festival, Parkinson's walk, local churches' beach baptisms, and more. Not my *favorite* beach persay because it's crowded and swimming is rocky, but it's a great escape after work!

I believe that this is the first park/beach that I remember going to as a child. At least some of the earliest photos that my parents have of me were from this park/beach. The park area is huge and a popular spot for random events, BBQ's, most holidays but especially during Independence Day. It's one of the best places to be to watch fireworks during Independence Day. There is an area to lift/exercise, food stands and restrooms in the park area. The beach area stretches about half a mile long starting from the Ward area to Magic Island. The beach is great for paddle boarding and swimming as the currents aren't very strong. One of the most popular events out of Magic Island and this beach is the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii. The annual Hawai'i Dragon Boat Festival is also out of this beach. With the many life guards on duty, it's a safe beach thats great for families. They also have restrooms and showers here. Lots of people come here to exercise, walk/run or just to relax. Definitely worth visiting and checking out.

What do you think of when thinking of Hawaii? Luau's and beautiful sunset of course. Our friend Nadine knew exactly what we wanted to see and recconmende that we go to Ala Moana Beach Park . This is a huge park along the shores of Waikiki. Tourist and locals alike come here to hang-out, relax, have barbecue's, have a friendly game of soccer, walk, jog, fish, swim, surf, canoeing , group exercise , romantic walks with your bestie! Hint! Hint! But to especially see the sunset ! Parking was available all along the park as well as in the parking lot. The view of the sunset did not disappoint! Thank you Nadine !

A nice long stretch of beach to run, swim, paddle board, surf, body board, and what ever other water sport u wanna do u can do here. There's also new beach volleyball court set up on the ewa end of Ala Moana beach toward ward. There's separate men's& women's restrooms/changing rooms along the 1 mile-ish stretch of beach. There's fresh water showers along the beach as well. The parking is mostly along the ssmall Street that goes through the whole beach. There's areas where u can actually play a soccer or football game. There's also tennis courts and pull up bars for exercise. Great beach for everyone. Plus it's right in town.

Love this beach park, I think it is one of the best beach parks on the island. Yes, parking is always a challenge but arrive early and you should be good to go. It is a great place to just spend the day. You can body surf at magic island, take a nap under one of the many Banyan trees, walk on the beach, watch the sun set or enjoy the fireworks from Hawaiian Hilton Village on Friday night. Don't mind the homeless people, they come in peace and won't bother you. It is a great place to gather for small as well as big groups because there is lots of room for every one. They also have plenty of rest rooms and showers. Come on out and enjoy the Aloha...

The dog and I spend a lot of time in this park, but I've never thought to write a review as I never have my phone along. This is one of our favorites and may be the most beautiful in the city itself. Of course there are more amazing beaches around the island, but it's easy to get to this one by walking, car, bus, and any of the tourist trolley services. Parking is ample around the park, either on the Magic Island side in the big lot, or any of the parallel parking around the loop. Ala Moana Park is located makai of Ala Moana Center and stretches down to Ward. The entrance to the Ala Wai Canal is on the Diamond Head side with Kewalo Basin Park on the Ewa. Simply, it's a big place. There is a running/bike trail that essentially loops the whole thing and is perfect for exercising. There are various paths to explore, perfect for getting away from the road. The fields are large open green spaces marked with groves of big shade trees; look for picnic tables. (A negative note is some of these areas are taken over by the homeless population, so I'd unfortunately say it's not safe to let kids run free.) For sports lovers, there are free newly renovated tennis courts that are open to anyone. Water fountains are found all over the park, the pressure has been improved on most and I think they're safe to drink from. Outdoor exercise equipment is also all over, with a large installation near Magic Island and others strewn about. L&L Hawaiian Food has a vendor license and has two shops at each end of the park, a great cheap option for food if you didn't bring any. The beach itself is calm water and clean. The sand is white with plenty of room. Lifeguards are stationed at the swimming areas. There's another protected lagoon at the end of Magic Island. If you like more waves, this isn't a good beach for you. Paddle boarding seems to be a popular activity here due to the calm water. Restrooms are all over; most have just been remodeled and are kept clean. The park has a large staff of city workers who keep it nice. Holidays this park gets really busy with family and party groups, so be sure to arrive early if you plan to grab a nice spot.

Tons of free parking. Calm waters to swim and nice long sandy beach. Short walk to the downtown area and waikiki, bathrooms scattered about, plenty of grass for a picnic, Ala Moana Regional Park has it all. I won't go into detail about anything in particular, but I stopped by a few times. Once to munch on my plate lunch while sipping Maui Brewing Company Beer and once to park to walk over to Waikiki for the sunset and window shopping etc. Over the years I've been here plenty of times for a variety of activities and they keep it pretty clean and inviting and you can't beat the free parking!

Ala Moana park was a nice little stop. We were at the marina next to here for SCUBA diving and then had a bit of time to burn before parasailing and stopped here. The beach was nice. There was a good mix between sand in the water so you could swim and hang out. The waves were not too crazy. The sand was a lot grittier than if you have been to Waikiki beach but it would not stop me from coming here to avoid the crowds. It was not over packed with people. It appeared safe. The water and waves were nice and there was plenty of sun to go around. If you are doing activities by the marina this would be the perfect place to stop by before or after if you want to get some beach time in!

Ala Moana Beach is my favorite local beach for the following reasons in no order of preference: -Fireworks can been seen from here every Friday at 7:45pm. -Camping overnight only allowed on fourth of July. -Swimming from beginning to end in calm waters. -A great place for beginners to paddle board. -Bbq anywhere, but on the beach. -Going for a run on or off the beach. -A pond to operate your remote control boats. -Beach volleyball on the Ewa end of beach. -Cove area for beginning scuba diving. -Surfing outside of the reef. -Ample amount of free parking. -Ten public tennis courts. -Great place to watch the sunset. Rules: -No tents on beach -No ball throwing on beach. Ball throwing only allowed in water or on grass. I'm sure you'll enjoy this beach as much as I have.