Bellows Beach

Bellows Field Beach Park is in Waimānalo, on land under the military's purview, and the military can close the park for its own purposes. A City notice about a past military closure described the park as open to the public on weekends and holidays under an agreement with the City, so check before you drive out. The State lists lifeguards here on weekends, and the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department lists a lifeguard tower at the park. This is the windward shore, where strong trade winds can create large, rough waves, so if in doubt, don't go out. The parking lot gate is closed overnight, and cars cannot enter after it closes in the evening. The City issues camping permits for a campground here, camping is not allowed when the military needs the beach area, and the City has suspended overnight camping before for turtle nesting season. If you find a turtle sleeping on the sand, leave it undisturbed.