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These are O`ahu’s only dog friendly beaches

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawai`i’s beaches are places for play, rest and time with family; and many people bring their dogs along with them to share in the fun.

But that choice comes with rules and responsibilities. So, it’s important to remember that a safe day by the ocean depends on preparation, awareness and respect for others.

If you don’t personally have a dog, there are lots of opportunities with the Hawaiian Humane Society to take a dog out for the day to have fun, including beach days.

Dog friendly beaches

Communities allow dogs on certain beaches when owners act responsibly; so, owner’s are responsible for any actions of their pet that breaks laws or injures people.

And don’t forget that the law requires pet waste to be disposed of and that violations can result in citations and fines from the police.

Dogs are never to be left in cars because temperatures can rise fast and create danger in minutes. If you see an animal or a person is in immediate danger, call 911.

Here are the beaches of O`ahu and what they do and do not allow for dogs.

Beaches where dogs are allowed ON-LEASH in all beach areas:

  • Aukai Beach in Hauʻula.
  • Gray’s (Halekulani) Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Haleʻaha Beach in Punaluʻu.
  • Hanakailio Beach in Kahuku.
  • Kāalawai Beach in Diamond Head.
  • Kāhala Beach in Kāhala.
  • Kahuku Golf Course Beach in Kahuku.
  • Kaihalulu Beach in Kahuku.
  • Kailua Beach in Kailua.
  • Kaipapaʻu Beach in Hauʻula.
  • Kaiwi Coastline (from the Alan Davis Ranch wall towards Makapuʻu Point) in Kaiwi.
  • Kākela Beach in Hauʻula.
  • Kaloko Beach in Koko Head.
  • Kaluahole Beach in Diamond Head.
  • Kanenelu Beach in Kaʻaʻawa.
  • Kapaeloa Beach in North Shore.
  • Kawela Bay Beach in North Shore.
  • Keālia Beach in Mokulēʻia.
  • Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach in Kualoa.
  • Kuilima Cove Beach in Kahuku.
  • Laʻie Beach in Laʻie.
  • Lanikai Beach in Kailua.
  • Laniloa Beach in Laʻie.
  • Mahakea Beach in Laʻie.
  • Mākāo Beach in Hauʻula.
  • Mākua Beach in Mākua.
  • Manner’s Beach in Kahe.
  • Mokulēʻia Army Beach in Mokulēʻia.
  • Mokulēʻia Beach in Mokulēʻia.
  • Niu Beach in Niu Valley.
  • Oneawa Beach in Kailua.
  • Outrigger Canoe Club Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Pāhipahiʻalua Beach in North Shore.
  • Paikō Beach in Kuliʻouʻou.
  • Punaluʻu Beach in Punaluʻu.
  • Puʻuiki Beach in Mokulēʻia.
  • Royal-Moana Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Turtle Bay Beach in North Shore.

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Beaches where dogs are allowed in areas below the high-tide line: Dogs can be on the ocean side of the debris line, often marked by seaweed.

  • ʻAweoweo Beach Park in Mokulēʻia.
  • Barbers Point Beach Park in Barbers Point.
  • Camp Erdman Beach in Mokulēʻia.
  • Chun’s Reef Beach in North Shore.
  • Duke Kahanamoku (Fort DeRussy) Beach in Waikīkī.
  • ʻEwa Beach Park in ʻEwa Beach.
  • Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park in Haleʻiwa.
  • Haleʻiwa Beach Park in Haleʻiwa.
  • Hau Tree Beach Park in ʻEwa Beach.
  • Hauʻula Beach Park in Hauʻula.
  • Hawaiian Electric Beach Park in Kahe.
  • Kaʻaʻawa Beach Park in Kaʻaʻawa.
  • Kahe Point Beach Park in Kahe.
  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Park in Waialua.
  • Kailua Beach Park in Kailua.
  • Kaiona Beach Park in Waimānalo.
  • Kalae ʻŌʻio Beach Park in Kaʻaʻawa.
  • Kalama Beach Park in Kailua.
  • Kaluanui Beach in Punaluʻu.
  • Kaunala Beach in North Shore.
  • Kaupō Beach Park in Waimānalo.
  • Kawaikui Beach Park in ʻĀina Haina.
  • Keʻaʻau Beach Park in Mākaha.
  • Kokololio Beach Park in Hauʻula.
  • Kualoa Regional Park in Kualoa.
  • Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park in Kualoa.
  • Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park in Kuliʻouʻou.
  • Laʻie Beach Park in Laʻie.
  • Laniākea Beach in North Shore.
  • Lualualei Beach Park in Waiʻanae.
  • Māʻili Beach Park in Māʻili.
  • Mākaha Beach Park in Mākaha.
  • Makapuʻu Beach Park in Koko Head.
  • Makaua Beach Park in Kaʻaʻawa.
  • Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park in Waiʻanae.
  • Mokulēʻia Beach Park in Waiʻanae.
  • Nanaikapono Beach in Nānākuli.
  • Nānākuli Beach Park in Nānākuli.
  • Oneʻula Beach Park in ʻEwa Beach.
  • Papaʻiloa Beach in North Shore.
  • Pōkaʻī Bay Beach in Waiʻanae.
  • Pounders Beach in Laʻie.
  • Punaluʻu Beach in Punaluʻu.
  • Sandy Beach Park in Waimānalo.
  • Sans Souci Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Tracks Beach Park in Waiʻanae.
  • ʻUlehawa Beach Park in Nānākuli.
  • Waiāhole Beach Park in Waiāhole.
  • Waiʻalae Beach Park in Kāhala.
  • Waialee Beach Park in North Shore.
  • Wailupe Beach Park in Kāhala.
  • Waimānalo Bay Beach Park in Waimānalo.
  • Waimānalo Beach in Waimānalo.
  • Waimānalo Beach Park in Waimānalo.
  • Waimea Bay Beach Park in Waimea Bay.
  • Wawamalu Beach in Koko Head.

Beaches where dogs are allowed in all areas below the retaining wall:

  • Diamond Head Beach Park in Diamond Head.

Beaches where dogs are allowed in all areas below the seawall:

  • Leʻahi Beach Park in Diamond Head.
  • Laenani Park Beach in Kahaluʻu.
  • Makalei Beach Park in Diamond Head.
  • Swanzy Beach Park in Kaʻaʻawa.

No dogs allowed are allowed on these beaches:

  • ʻAla Moana Beach in ʻAla Moana.
  • Banzai Beach in North Shore.
  • Banzai Rock Beach Park in North Shore.
  • ʻEhukai Beach in North Shore.
  • ʻEhukai Beach Park in North Shore.
  • Fort Kamehameha Beach in Hickam.
  • Hickam Harbor Beach in Hickam.
  • Iroquois Beach in Hickam.
  • Kaʻena Point State Park Beach in Mākua.
  • Kahana Valley State Park Beach in Kahana.
  • Kapiʻolani Park Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Ko Olina Lagoons in Kapolei.
  • Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Kūhiō Beach Park in Waikīkī.
  • Magic Island Beach in ʻAla Moana.
  • Malaekahana State Park in Laʻie.
  • Nimitz Beach in Barbers Point.
  • Pūpūkea Beach in North Shore.
  • Pūpūkea Beach Park in North Shore.
  • Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikīkī.
  • Sand Island State Park Beach in Sand Island.
  • Sunset Beach in North Shore.
  • Sunset Beach Park in North Shore.
  • Sunset Point Beach Park in North Shore.
  • Waikīkī Beach Center in Waikīkī.
  • White Plains Beach in Barbers Point.
  • Yokohama Bay Beach in Mākua.

Tips for pet safety and beach fun

Beach etiquette for dog owners:

• Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
• Take your dog home at the first sign of unfriendly behavior.
• Puppies and dogs should be vaccinated and healthy.
• Keep close supervision of your dog.
• Dogs in estrus or heat should be left at home.
• Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste.

Dog safety at the beach:

  • Bring fresh water and shade for your pet. Prevent dehydration by giving water often.
  • Dogs can get sunburned. Apply zinc free sunblock to ears and noses 30 minutes before going outside. Limit time under direct sun.
  • Check sand and asphalt before walking. Hot surfaces can burn sensitive paws.
  • Do not let dogs drink seawater. It may cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
  • Ask lifeguards about riptides and daily water conditions. Dogs are vulnerable to jellyfish.
  • Swimming and running on sand are healthy activities. Stop before your dog becomes too tired. Dogs who are not in shape should not run on the beach.
  • Watch for hazards such as boats, fishhooks, dead fish, garbage, broken glass and sharp lava rock. Injuries to paws are common.
  • A safe beach day means planning for your dog’s needs and respecting the shoreline. With care, beaches can remain open and welcoming for pets and people alike.

You can click here for more information from the Hawaiian Humane Society.

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While you plan your weekend and possible outings with your furry best friend, take the time to prepare yourself and you companion for fun and kuleana.