Hawaii, USA

Oahu: 14 Low-Key Local Beaches

Aloha! I've lived on Oahu since 2009 and these are my favorite "local" beaches.

While mostly unknown to tourists, you can easily reach all of them by public transport or rental car. 

Honolulu, HI, USA

"Beach Like You Live Here" also includes:

I hope this helps with your vacation planning to Hawaii! Mahalo!

I've also included several tips of things which I have found useful over the years. 

~ Detailed directions with maps and addresses

~ Loads of recent, personally taken photos

The beaches recommended on this board, which won't be found together on any other guide site, include:

--- "Lava Rocks Swimming Pool in the Ocean Beach"

--- "Deserted Island Beach with Stunning Views"

--- "Snorkel with Sea Turtles & Learn to Surf Beach"

Unlike Waikiki or other well-known, popular beaches such as Lanikai, Hanauma, Sandys, Makapu'u, Sunset and Waimea Bay, my favorite beaches are usually pretty empty, especially on weekdays.

I spend a lot of lunch hours and "pau hanas" at these beaches and have been taking visiting friends and family to them for years. They are always amazed that there are hardly ever any tourists and so grateful that they got to experience these "secret" special places!