Overall:

4 Reviews

Malaekahana Bay

Highlights:

Abundant wildlife and marine life
Goat island
Crystal clear waters great for snorkeling

Description:

A very beautiful beach on the northeastern shore of Oahu, Malaekahana Bay since ancient times is known as a magical place which serves as a place of refuge (Puuhonua). Malaekahana Bay has a very large sandy beach, crystal clear turquoise waters, and offshore island, and beautiful trees that embellish the landscaping making it a tropical paradise.

Malaekahana Bay provides the perfect setting for strolling a nice along the beach, swimming, beach combing, body boarding, surfing and snorkeling. During the winter period, the current can be quite strong suitable for experienced surfers. Just offshore Moku'auia (goat island) is a protected seabird sanctuary. Green turtles are often spotted on the island. The center of the island is a seabird nesting area and is off limit to people. The island can easily be reached by swimming if you have the endurance or by paddle boarding. A gated recreation area covering 37 acres borders the beach and often provides tents, rustic cabins, large pavilion for rent and is also often used as a camping site.

To use the campsite reservation is required. It is absolutely free for children, No dogs are allowed on the campsite. Alcoholic beverage, illegal drugs and fireworks are also prohibited. Deposit must be made at least 7 days to confirm reservation and balance is due at least 14 days before check in. 40 primitive campsites with picnic tables can be found, fire pits, hot outdoor showers, and toilet facilities. Also, five furnished campsite yurts with electricity.

Malaekahana Bay is one of the safest camping ground in Hawaii. There are no pools, television or phone, just the sound of serenity and of nature. The flora and fauna is rich in diversity and always nice to explore, but you should not disturb the surrounding.

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Type:

Beach

Features:

Bathroom

Drinking water

Food for purchase

Parking

Picnic tables

Showers

Beach Features:

Bodyboarding

Fishing

Swimming

Hours:

Name	Day	Time
Malaekahana Bay campside reservation	M, Tu, W, Th, F	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

56-289 Kuukama Street, Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States 96734

Reviews

4 reviews, 0 comments

Overall:

(2.3 of 5)

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I spent two weeks trying to get a reservation

Spencer M

March 29, 2014

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I spent two weeks trying to get a reservation. I emailed them, and I called them repeatedly. I left messages, I called at different times of the day. Everything. Finally a week before I wanted it I drove all the way over there. A girl is just hanging out behind the front desk - I had just called. She says they just filled up for that weekend. so much for the spirit of aloha

After seeing both glowing and awful reviews for this place

Christy T

March 25, 2014

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After seeing both glowing and awful reviews for this place. I have to chime in. It is a lovely spot from a nature standpoint. I stayed in a grass shack on the beach. The shack is just that, a very small room with barely space for 2 people on a wooden platform. No electricity. You will need at least a sleeping pad, pillow and light sleeping bag to be comfortable. Overpriced at $42 but there are not ... morea lot of other budget options if you don't bring a tent. The campground itself is terribly mismanaged. Many ramshackle structures - some condemned. No garbage cans unless you have bagged your garbage. The port-a-potties had no toilet paper over two days. The "hot" showers are just warm and outdoors (have to wear a swimsuit) and a fair distance away. I have been trying to reach someone for three days to get my key deposit back as I had to leave before the office opened at 10 a.m. No response. It's hard to imagine a state campground on the mainland managed this poorly, but Hawaii seems to have a different standard.

My husband and I stayed in one of the little grass shacks for four nights and

Jennifer Z

March 16, 2014

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My husband and I stayed in one of the little grass shacks for four nights and we didn't want to leave! The campground was quiet (if you don't mind the chickens) and fairly clean. If you don't mind going without the "creature comforts" like electricity and wifi, I definitely recommend a Li'l Grass Shack. We fell asleep listening to the crashing of waves, which were steps from our door. The only negatives ... moreI encountered were using the website and getting in touch with someone to make our reservation. The website is not very organized and I wouldn't bother leaving a voice or e-mail, because I left a few and got no response. I just called until I spoke to someone. Even with all this, I would still give it 5 stars, because the trouble was so worth the unforgettable experience.

The first time I stayed was great

Trenton F

March 10, 2014

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The first time I stayed was great ...that was 4 years ago. The two times I have gone back since were less enjoyable each time. Now I call to make a reservation and no one answers for a week at a time. I leave messages on the answering machine that they provide for alleged call backs and a week later still no returned calls . Park is great but poorly managed by Lazy people who cant answer a phone.