Kaiona Beach Park in Waimanalo, Hawaii

Located at the foot of Koolau crest, Kaiona Beachbe a popular camping site; the camping grounds,
Park is a small, soft white sanded beach located onhowever, have been recently closed.
the southeastern-most side of Waimanalo inServices and amenities: restrooms, showers, picnic
Windward Oahu. Because of its protected and calmtables, phones, boat ramp, parking.
aquamarine waters, Kaiona Beach Park is popular5 Unique Things about Kaiona Beach Park
among family beach among locals. Even kids and- About 75 yards from the boat ramp down the
novices will enjoy swimming here as the waves arebeach is a national historical landmark: the Pahonu,
mellow and the bottom is soft and rock-free.(meaning "turtle enclosure in Hawaiian) Pond. Made of
Though the water is wonderful for swimming, the50 x 5 stonewall, the pond is located in front of The
water sometimes makes poor snorkeling. AsMaster's Estate's house. It was used to house
characteristic of Windward Oahu, rain and freshwatercaptured sea turtles for an Ali'i or chief who favored
runoffs and strong trade winds sometimes make thesea turtle meat.
water of Kaiona Beach cloudy. During better days- The Master's Estate was the setting of the T.V.
though, the water is clear and the access to theseries Magnum P.I.
snorkeling spot, easy.- Half of the Kaiona Beach Park is home of the
The park behind the beach offers full amenities forWaimanalo Canoe Club Halau.
picnicking. For big picnics and parties, guests need to- The beach's boat ramp is the only launching and
get a permit from the City and County Parks andlanding pad between Hawaii Kai and Kailua.
Recreation Department. Where picnics and parties- The beach park lies at the base of the Kokolau
involve a hundred people and more, you have toMountains; it is the first beach on the east side of
prepare $100 for deposit. Kainoa Beach Park used toOahu.