North Beach

Despite the epic, world-famous surf breaks that Oahu boasts, the windward side of the island has a serious lack of good surf spots. Because of this, North Beach is a rare treasure an exquisitely beautiful, postcard-perfect beach with consistently awesome waves. The only downside it is located off of the military base in Kaneohe, so is impossible to access unless you have military clearance or know someone who does and is willing to take you on a beach trip.

Curving along the coast in-between Kaneohe and Kailua, North Beach is an expansive oasis of white sand and turquoise water for those lucky enough to be able to access it. On a calm day, it's a great spot for snorkeling. If you're a surfer, you'll never want to leave! The beach gets north shore swells, so if you can get there, you get North Shore waves without the crowds that always accompany them.

There is no designated parking area for the beach, but typically plenty of parking spots alongside the road (either Pond Rd or Bancroft Dr). Once you cross the grassy area fronting the beach, you'll see paths leading down to the water.