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Located in the small town of Waimanalo, Bellows Field Beach Park has a long and wide beige-colored sand beach on the east shore of the island of Oahu. Spread across 46 acres, Bellows Field Beach Park is a part of Bellows Field Air Force Station that was turned over to the State for public use on July 4, 1964. Please note that Bellows Field Beach Park is only open for the public from noon on Fridays to midnight on Sundays only because military exercises are conducted here during the week. Bellows Field Beach Park is rarely crowded and is an excellent destination for bodysurfing and bodyboarding. Bellows Field Beach Park is home to many marine creatures including a jellyfish called the Portuguese Man o’war, a small floating snail called the pupu pani, and the Pacific mole crab called ‘ala ‘eke or commonly known as sand turtles.
Bellows Field Beach Park offers many amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, barbecues, water sports equipment rentals, and a campground with 50 camping sites.
There are many fun activities at Bellows Field Beach Park including swimming, fishing, camping, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, picnicking, and beach walking.
Getting to Bellows Field Beach Park is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is located at 600 Tinker Road and is right in front of the beach.
If you are looking for attractions near Bellows Field Beach Park, you can drive 30 minutes to many nearby options. USS Missouri Battleship Museum features the remains of the Iowa-class battleship Missouri that received a total of 11 battle stars for service in World War II and has been the setting in many movies including Pearl Harbor, Battleship, and Under Siege. Wet’n’Wild Hawaii is an incredible water park that is spread across 29 acres and has more than 25 rides and attractions including Big Kahuna, Cutter’s Island, Hawaiian Waters, Shaka, Surf sliders, Tornado, Volcano Express, and Waimea Whirl. If you like to golf, Ko Olina Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course that was designed by Ted Robinson and has multi-tiered greens, water features, and a clubhouse. Another great attraction near Bellows Field Beach Park is the Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world featuring shops, restaurants, twice-weekly hula shows, and a ride-simulating movie theater.
If you get hungry, you can drive 12 minutes to many restaurants near Bellows Field Beach Park. Kehau’s Kitchen is a nice Hawaiian restaurant that offers taro, poi, breadfruit, limu, taro tops, and sweet potato. If you like Japanese food, Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant serves sushi, unagi, soba, udon, and onigiri at very affordable prices. The Korean restaurant Hannara Restaurant has a nice menu that includes kimchi, bibimbap, jajangmyeon, bulgogi, and red rice cakes. Another good restaurant near Bellows Field Beach Park is Button Up Café, a breakfast restaurant featuring pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and homemade pies.
If you are looking for a hotel near Bellows Field Beach Park, there are many hotels within a 35-minute drive. The luxurious 5-star hotel Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina offers many amenities including a private beach, pool, bar with live music, spa, fitness center, kids’ club, tennis courts, as well as Asian, Italian, and seafood restaurants. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is a 4-Star hotel with a pool, adults-only pool bar, spa, movie nights, and pool parties with Disney characters. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Bellows Field Beach Park, the 3-Star Hampton Inn & Suites Oahu/Kapolei features a pool, gym, and snack bar – and Pagoda Hotel is a 2-Star hotel that has a nice Japanese-Hawaiian fusion floating restaurant.
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Does Bellows Field Beach Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Bellows Field Beach Park provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Bellows Field Beach Park have lifeguards?
Yes, Bellows Field Beach Park ensures safety with professional lifeguards on duty throughout the day, offering peace of mind for beachgoers.
Is Bellows Field Beach Park a family-friendly beach?
Bellows Field Beach Park is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Bellows Field Beach Park good for swimming?
Bellows Field Beach Park boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Bellows Field Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Bellows Field Beach Park.
Is Bellows Field Beach Park a nude beach?
No, Bellows Field Beach Park maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Bellows Field Beach Park?
Bellows Field Beach Park does not have nearby restaurants but frequently has beach vendors selling food on or near the beach.
What are the activities at Bellows Field Beach Park?
Bellows Field Beach Park is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing.
Does Bellows Field Beach Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, Bellows Field Beach Park offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Bellows Field Beach Park a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to Bellows Field Beach Park!
Is Bellows Field Beach Park good for surfing?
Bellows Field Beach Park is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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