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Dog Friendly Beaches in Hawaii

Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Hawaii where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Hawaii.

Pet Friendly Kailua Beach Park

Kailua Beach Park

Kailua Beach Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at pet-friendly Kailua Beach Park in Kailua, HI. Enjoy gorgeous white sands and turquoise water as you stroll with Fido along the shoreline. The law requires that all dogs must be cleaned up after and wear their county-issued license tag as identification. Violations can results in citations and fines.

Pet Friendly H.A. Baldwin Park

H.A. Baldwin Park

H.A. Baldwin Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at H.A. Baldwin Park in Paia, HI. This dog-friendly, 17.2-acre park has recreational fields, picnic pavilions and a lifeguard beach. Parking and public restrooms are available just across the road from the beach.

Kahala Beach

Kahala Beach is pet-friendly beach in Honolulu. Park along Portlock Road and take a stroll along this beautiful beach that is usually frequented by the glitzy residents in the surrounding area. The beach is located in front of the a row of mansions. You and your pooch can enjoy great views of Diamond Head at sunset together. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Waikoloa Beach

Waikoloa Village, HI

Waikoloa Beach welcomes leashed dogs on the pet-friendly south side of the bay (at Lava Lava Beach Club and the undeveloped south side portion) in Waikoloa Village, HI. However, dogs are not allowed in the main beach parking lot, and security is strict. You can either drop off your dogs at Lava Lava Beach Club with a friend to hold them while you go back and park in the main parking lot or you can park at Lava Lava Beach Club in the gravel overflow parking lot.

Makaha Beach Park

Makaha Beach Park

Bring Fido to the Makaha Beach Park to explore the areas below the high-tide line in Waianae, HI. This pet-friendly beach boasts white sand and beautiful mountain views. Dogs are allowed on the ocean side of the debris line, which is often marked by seaweed. Pets must be on a leash at all times and wear a county-issued license. Please remember to clean up after any messes and pack some water for Fido.

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Kailua, HI. This hidden beach welcomes leashed pups. Wander on the beach and through the surf, before taking on the Lanikai Pillar Box hike nearby. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Kalapaki Beach

Kalapaki Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Lihue, HI. This great beach is popular among swimmers, beginner surfers, boogie boarders and dog walkers. Leashed dogs are welcome on the sand and to dip their paws in the blue ocean surrounding. If you have your own kayak, you're welcome to hop aboard and paddle the area with your pooch too. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind.

Hau'ula Beach Park

Hau'ula Beach Park

Bring your pet with you as you relax on the gorgeous shores of dog-friendly Hau'ula Beach Park in Hauula, HI. Pooches are welcome to join you as long as they remain on a leash. The park features picnic tables and restrooms.

Royal-Moana Beach

Royal-Moana Beach

Royal-Moana Beach is pet friendly for leashed pups in Honolulu, HI. This beach is surrounded by high rise buildings and lush green rolling hills. The area can get a little crowded, so shy pups may prefer a more secluded beach on the island.

Gray's (Halekulani) Beach

Gray's (Halekulani) Beach

Gray's (Halekulani) Beach in Honolulu, HI is pet friendly. This stretch of sand is a popular launching spot for avid surfers and surfboarders. Pack your board and hit the waves with your pooch on the front of your board. The surrounding mountains offer a great view out on the water and from the beach itself.

Mau'umae Beach

Mau’umae Beach is a hidden treasure between Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park and the Mauna Kea Resort. Dogs are allowed on-leash at Mau'umae Beach.

To reach the beach, go to Spencer Beach Park heading North on Hwy 19 turn left onto Hwy 270. Continue 0.4 miles and take the first left onto Spencer Beach Park Rd. Follow the road toward the ocean and go left at the fork. Continue to the parking lot located at the South end of the beach near the campsite and picnic pavilion. You’ll find the trailhead near the picnic pavilion. Walk for about 0.3 miles and you’ll cross a small stream, continue along the trail and you’ll come to Mau’umae Beach.

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach is a pet-friendly stretch of sand on the Hawaiian island of Honolulu. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a wander along this quiet beach, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Outrigger Canoe Club Beach is best accessed from dawn until dusk.

Kaalawai Beach

Kaalawai Beach is pet-friendly. Located at the end of a short road, this hidden beach provides a welcome escape from the bustling beaches elsewhere on the Hawaiian island of Honolulu. The beach is just below Doris Duke's estate and was once used to dock her husband's yacht. Leashed dogs are welcome, but should be cleaned up after and watched carefully as the ground is rocky in places.

Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach

Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI

Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach

Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach is pet-friendly. Located across the street from Kualoa Ranch, this thin strip of sand is a nice place for a stroll with your leashed pooch. The beach is adjacent to an old sugar mill, a great place for a pic with your pup. Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach is best accessed from dawn until dusk.

Kahuku Golf Course Beach

Kahuku Golf Course Beach

Kahuku Golf Course Beach is pet-friendly. Located on the island of Honolulu, this beach is primarily used by visitors to the golf course and locals, but all are welcome to take a stroll on the sand. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are cleaned up after. The beach can be accessed every day of the week from 6am to 6pm.

Pahipahialua Beach

Pahipahialua Beach

Pahipahialua Beach is a pet-friendly place to hang out in Honolulu with your hound. Located on O'ahu's North Shore in the Kawela Bay neighborhood, this gorgeous beach invites you and your leashed pooch to enjoy a sandy stroll together. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a wander along this quiet beach, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pahipahialua Beach is best accessed from dawn until dusk.

Makao Beach

Makao Beach is pet-friendly. This small and quiet strip of golden sand is a nice secluded place to bring your leashed dog for a walk in the calm surf. Be careful of the busy road adjacent and keep your pooch under control. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the beach. Makao Beach is best accessed from dawn until dusk.

Mahakea Beach

Mahakea Beach is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on all areas of this beautiful beach in Laie on the Hawaiian island of Honolulu. Dog owners are reminded to keep pets under control on a leash, even when paddling in the surf. Clean up any mess that is left behind. Mahakea Beach is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Kaluahole Beach

Kaluahole Beach

Kaluahole Beach is pet-friendly. After a day exploring Honolulu, bring your leashed pooch to this small beach for a wander in the sand and through the surf. Clean up any mess that is left behind.

Kealia Beach

Kealia Beach is pet-friendly. Walk with your leashed pooch on this white sand beach on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Keep your eyes pointed at the water as the beach is known for being a great place to spot whales. The Kapaa Coastal Path Ke Ala Hele Makalae runs along the length of the beach. Surfing dogs will get a kick out of the waves here, too. Kealia Beach is best accessed during daylight hours.

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