Pahipahi'Alua Beach

Located in the northern part of the Oahu shoreline, Pahipahialua Beach - also called Pahipahi’alua Beach and Pahipahi‘ālua Beach - is a beach with light brown sand with many nearby trees and some rocky portions.  The beach is west facing and has a curved shape and its name means “double-edged cutting instrument” in Hawaiian - the beach’s name may be a possible reference to its curved-blade-like shape.  The water near Pahipahialua Beach has a small offshore islet. 

Pahipahialua Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan accordingly. However, dogs on leashes are allowed on the beach.

Pahipahialua Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, bodyboarding, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, jet skiing, boating, and wakeboarding.  The water near Pahipahialua Beach offers manageable waves, making it ideal for less-experienced swimmers.  However, if you are planning to swim and surf in the water near Pahipahialua Beach, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  Depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in the water near Pahipahialua Beach including migrating whales and sea turtles - sea turtles are protected under a law named the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and harming them can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment.  If you are planning to fish in the water near Pahipahialua Beach, we recommend following the local fishing regulations which can be found on the website of the Division of Aquatic Resources (which is a part of the State of Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources).

Getting to Pahipahialua Beach is easy - the beaches are located near the end of Pahipahialua Street.  Pahipahialua Street is easily accessible from Hawaii Route 83, which is a part of Kamehameha Highway.  We recommend visiting this beach during low tide as during high tide this beach can get significantly submerged. 

There are many attractions near Pahipahialua Beach.  Waimea Valley is a historical nature park that was earlier the site of one of the most prosperous Hawaiian agricultural communities.  Waimea Valley has many historical sites dating back to the Ancient Hawaiian era including stone terraces, a heiau (a  Hawaiian temple), and hale iwi (a traditional burial site) - the valley also has a vibrant botanical collection consisting of around 5,000 taxa of plants including plants from Polynesia, Madagascar, Seychelles, and the Ogasawara Islands.  Waimea Valley also has a 45-feet tall waterfall named Waimea Falls and frequently hosts interesting cultural programs.  The Ehukai Pillbox Trail (also called the Ehukai Pillbox Hike and Sunset Pillbox Hike) is a hiking trail that offers a unique insight into the vibrant Hawaiian coastal landscape, along with Instagram-worthy views of the Oahu shoreline.  This trail offers access to multiple World war Two-era concrete bunkers which are also called “Pillboxes.”  CLIMB WORKS Keana Farms has a functional farm that you can explore via a thrilling zip-lining session.  CLIMB WORKS Keana Farms’ guided tours also include rappelling and thrilling ATV rides and visitors can also cross sky bridges and sample fresh local fruits as a part of these tours - these tours also offer visitors a unique insight into Oahu’s vibrant landscape, biodiversity, and history.  If you are looking for another attraction near Pahipahialua Beach, the Kahuku Golf Course is a nine-hole golf course that offers a fun and challenging oceanfront golf session.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Pahipahialua Beach. Beach House (also known as Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi) is an upscale restaurant that offers amazing Hawaiian-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner including burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, seafood, steaks, lamb dishes, and barbecued ribs.  Lei Lei’s Bar and Grill has an outdoor dining area and it serves amazing dishes for lunch, dinner, and breakfast including eggs, sandwiches, toasts, croissants, sandwiches, steaks, fries, barbecued ribs, salads, seafood, pastas, and poultry dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Pahipahialua Beach, Panda’s Thai Food Truck is a food truck that offers amazing Thai dishes including Thai curries, pad thai, and tom yum soup.  Ted’s Bakery is another modestly priced bakery that offers amazing baked desserts.  In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing dishes for lunch and breakfast including burgers, sandwiches, and seafood, chicken, and barbecued rib platters.  This restaurant has also been repeatedly awarded first place in Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper’s annual Hawaii’s Best awards.

If you are looking for a hotel near Pahipahialua Beach, there are many great nearby options.  The 4-Star Turtle Bay Resort offers many amenities including a spa, two pools (including one with a waterslide), two golf courses, seven restaurants and bars, and two hot tubs.  The hotel also offers many other amenities for a resort fee including access to a fitness center, multiple tennis courts, and snorkeling gear loaner facility.  A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore which offers many amenities including an exercise room, a hot tub, a pool, and a bistro.  Ke Iki Beach Bungalows is another moderately priced hotel that offers accommodation in beautiful oceanfront cottages.  This hotel offers many amenities including grills, hammocks, picnic areas, showers, a meditation area, gardens, and a nearby biking path.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Pahipahialua Beach,  Malaekahana Beach Campground offers accommodation to tent and RV campers and it also offers accommodation in brightly colored cabins.  The campground offers many amenities including a camp store, watersporting equipment rental facilities, picnic tables, fire pits, and water spouts.