Laie Beach Park, also known as Pounders Beach, is a picturesque white-sand beach located on Oahu's northeastern shore. It is renowned for its year-round waves, making it a popular spot for surfers and bodyboarders. The beach features a shallow sandbar that creates a pounding shorebreak, especially during winter months. Visitors can enjoy swimming in calmer areas near the old pier pilings and explore the nearby 'bathtub beach,' which is protected by a coral reef. The beach is lined with ironwood trees providing ample shade for picnics. Laie Beach Park is close to Brigham Young University and the Polynesian Cultural Center, offering a mix of natural beauty and cultural attractions.
The area is steeped in history, with names given by early Hawaiian inhabitants holding significant meaning. The beach offers a serene escape from more crowded areas like Honolulu, with plenty of nearby shops and restaurants in Laie.
Laie is also home to a large Church of the Latter Day Saints community, which influences local activities and closures on Sundays.