Kualoa Regional Park

Kualoa Regional Park is a sprawling park at Kāneʻohe Bay on Oahu, stretching along a white sand beach with views of the Koʻolau mountain range. The shoreline offers open water, shaded picnic areas among trees, and clear sightlines to the distinctive Mokoliʻi rock formation in the bay.

This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and once served as a sacred site where Hawaiian chiefs taught their children about local traditions. The landscape was shaped by generations who anchored a significant place in their history at these waters and mountains.

The name Kualoa means 'long ancestral background' in Hawaiian, reflecting how deeply connected the island community feels to this place. Visitors often sense how the landscape itself seems woven into this heritage, with Mokoliʻi Island standing as a marker of that story.

The park is open daily for visitors and provides public restrooms with showers as well as designated camping areas for overnight stays. Wide-open sand and water allow different activities depending on weather and time of day, with easy access from the parking area to the shoreline.

The shallow waters between the beach and Mokoliʻi create ideal conditions for kayaking, and many visitors paddle out to experience the rock formation up close. These particular water conditions make it possible for beginners to explore the ocean safely and comfortably.

Location: Honolulu County

GPS coordinates: 21.51100,-157.83700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01