I’ve driven past Kokololio Beach Park in Laie many times. All you can see from the road is a grassy expanse leading to a wall of trees bordering the ocean. Those trees block your view so you can’t see what’s on the other side and I’ve been dying to know what’s there. If you can’t see it, it has to be good right? There are so many places along the drive from Kaneohe to Turtle Bay that make me want to get out and explore.
Well, one day there was a break in the rain and I drove north with Mila. I meant to stop in Hauula, but got a bit absorbed in my audio book and overshot it. So we go out here to explore. We walked over the grass, up the hill, though the trees, and we saw … a beautiful beach. It was actually a bit crowded for a week day morning. Lots of college students and families playing and sunning. We sat in the cool shade of the trees to enjoy and snack and then set out to explore.
Heading right we discovered a protected swimming area created by the reef. It was a small, sandy-bottomed area with lots of babies and toddlers splashing about. We didn’t bring swimsuits, so we continued on to explore the intertidal area. Water, rocks, and little creatures – the perfect combination to keep kids happy. A nice beach to spend a couple quiet hours.
You can camp here as well. It might be a quiet alternative to Malaekahana up the road?
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Great pics! The beach you’re describing sounds great for my two year old. I just wanted to make sure so the place to park is at Kokololio Beach Park? Thanks
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, park at Kokololio Beach Park, walk over the dunes and head to the right. I’m not sure how the tides will affect the area, but it may be submerged at high tide. Have fun!