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Overview
Located near Oahu’s southwestern shoreline, Barbers Point Beach Park - also known as Barber’s Point Beach Park - is a seven-acre recreational park that has a small and narrow beach with light brown sand and some rocky portions. The area near Barbers Point Beach Park has a lighthouse named Barbers Point Lighthouse - this lighthouse was initially built in the 19th century.
Activities
Barbers Point Beach Park offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, picnicking, swimming, wildlife watching, snorkeling, surfing, bodyboarding, scuba diving, tidepooling, boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, surf-skiing, paddleboarding, and boating. If you are planning to swim and surf in the water near Barbers Point Beach Park, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have deadly and unpredictable rip currents. The rocky shoreline around Barbers Point Beach Park can also inflict grievous injuries to visitors. Depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in Barbers Point Beach Park and in the water near it including small crabs, small fish, and sea turtles - sea turtles are protected in the United States under a law named the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and harming them can result in a fine up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment. Barbers Point Beach Park is popular among local fishermen. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Barbers Point Beach Park, we recommend following the local fishing regulations. Barbers Point Beach Park offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the southern Oahu shoreline, especially during sunsets. If you like camping, the nearby Kalaeloa Beach Park offers oceanfront tent camping facilities. If you want to camp in Kalaeloa Beach Park, you can visit the City and County of Honolulu’s camping permits website (camping.honolulu.gov) for more information regarding the campsite amenities, charges, and rules.
Parking
Getting to Barbers Point Beach Park is easy - from Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway (which is also known as Queen Liliuokalani Freeway or Interstate H-1), you need to turn towards Kalaeloa Boulevard. From Kalaeloa Boulevard, you need to turn towards Olai Street. Barbers Point Beach Park is located near the end of Olai Street, where a free parking lot is also available - we recommend avoiding leaving any valuables in your car while parking it in the lot near Barbers Point Beach Park as burglary attempts have been known to occur in this area. It is important to note that the beach can occasionally become smoke-filled as smoke from a nearby industrial area can often get transported to the beach by winds. The park is closed between 10 pm and 5 am.
Fun Fact
As an interesting fact, this park is named after a sailor named Captain Henry Barber - Barber landed on Oahu in a ship named Arthur in 1796. After loading supplies in Honolulu, Arthur wanted to sail to China. However, his ship ran aground at a nearby spot named Kalaeloa (which is now called Barbers Point). The rocky parts in Barbers Point Beach Park are made up of limestone. Although Barbers Point Beach Park does not have lifeguards, it has a few other amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, and showers. Leashed dogs are allowed in portions of Barbers Point Beach Park that are below the high tide line.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Barbers Point Beach Park. Coral Crater Adventure Park is an adventure park that offers many fun activities including zip-lining, 50 feet-tall free falls, a thrilling ATV tour, and evening group campfires. The adventure park also has a variety of obstacle courses including an aerial obstacle course and an adventure tower. Kapolei Regional Park is a recreational park that has many amenities including sports fields, grassy areas, a playground, and restrooms. Hawaii Prince Golf Club is a 27-hole golf facility that was designed by Ed Seay and it also offers a fun oceanfront golf experience. If you are looking for another attraction near Barbers Point Beach Park, Hawaii’s Plantation Village is 20 minutes away by car - this village is an outdoor museum that offers a unique insight into Hawaii’s history during the Plantation Era (approximately between 1820 and 1950). The village has restored buildings and replicas of plantation-related structures including a plantation store, a bathhouse, and an infirmary. The village also offers an interesting insight into the lives of migrants who came to work here from faraway lands including China, Portugal, and Japan to work here and the village also has a collection of native Hawaiian and non-native plant species.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Barbers Point Beach Park. Roy’s Ko Olina is an upscale restaurant that offers amazing dishes for lunch and dinner including seafood, salads, steaks, sandwiches, poultry dishes, pork dishes, sushi, and sashimi - some of the restaurant’s dishes exhibit Hawaiian culinary influences. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina is another upscale restaurant that offers amazing pizzas, salads, seafood, burgers, steaks, pork dishes, poultry dishes, and local Hawaiian cuisine. DB Grill offers amazing Asian-inspired dishes which are prepared from seasonal ingredients using modern cooking techniques - the restaurant’s menu offers amazing dishes for lunch and dinner including bulgogi beef, pupu, fried rice, noodles, pork dishes, salads, bao buns, seafood, and steaks. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Barbers Point Beach Park, Ramen-Ya serves amazing Asian dishes with local culinary influences including ramen, Japanese curry, kim-chi fried rice, gyoza, tempura, and noodles.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Barbers Point Beach Park, there are many great nearby options. The 5-Star Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina offers many amenities including multiple restaurants, a private beach area, a fitness center, kids’ clubs, and a spa. The hotel also offers many fun activities including yoga classes and watersports. Another upscale hotel is the 4-Star Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei which offers many amenities including a hot tub, a pool with a sun deck, and a casual poolside bar/lounge, a gym, a restaurant, complimentary breakfast, evening drinks, and a local area shuttle service. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hampton Inn & Suites Oahu/Kapolei which offers many amenities including a fitness room, a pool, a coin-operated laundry, complimentary breakfast, and weekday breakfast bags. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Barbers Point Beach, the 2-Star Pacific Marina Inn is 30 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a pool, a 24/7 shuttle service, a restaurant, a lobby lounge offering cocktails, laundry facilities, and complimentary morning coffee.
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Barbers Point Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Barbers Point Beach have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Barbers Point Beach a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Barbers Point Beach good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Barbers Point Beach have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Barbers Point Beach a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Barbers Point Beach?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Barbers Point Beach?
Yes, this Beach is a good place to Fishing
Does Barbers Point Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Barbers Point Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is Barbers Point Beach good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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