Ala Moana Beach Park

Ala Moana Beach Park is the sandy beach along the front of Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu, the City park dubbed "The People's Park" when it was dedicated. The park sits on land reclaimed from marshland, and the beach itself was built by people, and today it needs periodic sand replenishment because of erosion. Lifeguards are on duty every day from towers along the park's shoreline. Picnic sites across the park are open first come, first served, and there are concession and bathhouse buildings at both the Diamond Head and Ewa ends. This is Oahu's south shore, where larger swells can arrive in summer, so ask the lifeguard about conditions before you swim. The City also warns that box jellyfish regularly swarm to south shore waters after the full moon, so stay out where they are sighted and observe posted signs. The Lester McCoy Pavilion has partially reopened, while work on its Banyan Courtyard is still under way. The park is on the State Register of Historic Places and hosts annual events such as the Lantern Floating Ceremony.