Dogs and Oahu Beaches
Posted under Oahu Directory by oahupet on February 1st, 2008 8:10 pm
Information provided with permission by the Hawaiian Humane Society.
(Updated on May 18, 2006)
The Hawaiian Humane Society asks that you keep the following etiquette and safety tips in mind when visiting Oahu beaches.
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/heat should be left at home.
- Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste.
How to keep your dog safe at the beach
- When taking your dog to the beach, make sure there is plenty of fresh water and shade.
- Dogs can get sunburned just like humans, so limit your dog’s exposure to the hot sun and apply a zinc-free sunblock to his ears and nose 30 minutes before going outside.
- Be careful not to let your dog spend too much time on hot sand or asphalt. Dogs can burn their feet just as easily as we can.
- Cool ocean water is very tempting to a dog. Don’t allow your dog to drink too much seawater. This can cause diarrhea or vomiting and quickly dehydrate them.
- Check with lifeguards for daily water conditions e.g. riptides. Dogs can be easy targets for jellyfish.
- Swimming is a great form of exercise for dogs, but don’t let them overdo it. They will be using new muscles and may tire quickly.
- Running on a beach is strenuous exercise and a dog that is out of shape can easily pull a tendon or ligament. If your dog is out of shape, don’t encourage him to run on the sand.
- The beach can present many hazards for your dog. Things to watch our for include boats, fishhooks, dead fish, garbage, and broken glass. Lava rock can be very sharp and can easily cut your dog’s feet.
| ALLOWED on Leash in All Beach Areas | ||
| Aukai Beach | Hauula | |
| Gray’s (Halekulani) Beach | Waikiki | |
| Haleaha Beach | Punaluu | |
| Hanakailio Beach | Kahuku | |
| Kaalawai Beach | Diamond Head | |
| Kahala Beach | Kahala | |
| Kahuku Golf Course Beach | Kahuku | |
| Kaihalulu Beach | Kahuku | |
| Kailua Beach | Kailua | |
| Kaipapau Beach | Hauula | |
| Kakela Beach | Hauula | |
| Kaloko Beach | Kokohead | |
| Kaluahole Beach | Diamond Head | |
| Kanenelu Beach | Kaaawa | |
| Kapaeloa Beach | North Shore | |
| Kawela Bay Beach | North Shore | |
| Kealia Beach | Mokuleia | |
| Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach | Kualoa | |
| Kuilima Cove Beach | Kahuku | |
| Laie Beach | Laie | |
| Lanikai Beach | Kailua | |
| Laniloa Beach | Laie | |
| Mahakea Beach | Laie | |
| Makao Beach | Hauula | |
| Makua Beach | Makua | |
| Manner’s Beach | Kahe | |
| Mokuleia Army Beach | Mokuleia | |
| Mokuleia Beach | Mokuleia | |
| Niu Beach | Niu Valley | |
| Oneawa Beach | Kailua | |
| Outrigger Canoe Club Beach | Waikiki | |
| Pahipahialua Beach | North Shore | |
| Paiko Beach | Kuliouou | |
| Punaluu Beach | Punaluu | |
| Puuiki Beach | Mokuleia | |
| Royal-Moana Beach | Waikiki | |
| Turtle Bay Beach | North Shore | |
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ALLOWED in Areas Below the High-tide Line (This means that dogs can be on the ocean side of the debris line, which is often marked by seaweed.) |
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| Aweoweo Beach Park | Mokuleia | |
| Barbers Point Beach Park | Barbers Point | |
| Bellows Field Beach Park | Waimanalo | |
| Camp Erdman Beach | Mokuleia | |
| Chun’s Reef Beach | North Shore | |
| Duke Kahanamoku (Fort DeRussy) Beach | Waikiki | |
| Ewa Beach Park | Ewa Beach | |
| Haleiwa Alii Beach Park | Haleiwa | |
| Haleiwa Beach Park | Haleiwa | |
| Hau Tree Beach | Ewa Beach | |
| Hauula Beach Park | Hauula | |
| Hawaiian Electric Beach Park | Kahe | |
| Kaaawa Beach Park | Kaaawa | |
| Kahe Point Beach Park | Kahe | |
| Kaiaka Bay Beach Park | Waialua | |
| Kailua Beach Park | Kailua | |
| Kaiona Beach Park | Waimanalo | |
| Kalae Oio Beach Park | Kaaawa | |
| Kalama Beach Park | Kailua | |
| Kaluanui Beach | Punaluu | |
| Kaunala Beach | North Shore | |
| Kaupo Beach Park | Waimanalo | |
| Kawaikui Beach Park | Aina Haina | |
| Keaau Beach Park | Makaha | |
| Kokololio Beach Park | Hauula | |
| Kualoa Regional Park | Kualoa | |
| Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park | Diamond Head | |
| Kuliouou Beach Park | Kuliouou | |
| Laie Beach Park | Laie | |
| Laniakea Beach | North Shore | |
| Lualualei Beach Park | Waianae | |
| Maili Beach Park | Maili | |
| Makaha Beach Park | Makaha | |
| Makapuu Beach Park | Kokohead | |
| Makaua Beach Park | Kaaawa | |
| Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park | Waianae | |
| Mokuleia Beach Park | Mokuleia | |
| Nanaikapono Beach | Nanakuli | |
| Nanakuli Beach Park | Nanakuli | |
| Oneula Beach Park | Ewa Beach | |
| Papailoa Beach | North Shore | |
| Pokai Bay Beach Park | Waianae | |
| Pounders Beach | Laie | |
| Punaluu Beach Park | Punaluu | |
| Sandy Beach Park | Kokohead | |
| Sans Souci Beach | Waikiki | |
| Tracks Beach Park | Waianae | |
| Ulehawa Beach Park | Nanakuli | |
| Waiahole Beach Park | Waiahole | |
| Waialae Beach Park | Kahala | |
| Waialee Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Wailupe Beach Park | Kahala | |
| Waimanalo Bay Beach Park | Waimanalo | |
| Waimanalo Beach | Waimanalo | |
| Waimanalo Beach Park | Waimanalo | |
| Waimea Bay Beach Park | Waimea Bay | |
| Wawamalu Beach | Kokohead | |
| ALLOWED in All Areas Below the Retaining Wall | ||
| Diamond Head Beach Park | Diamond Head | |
| ALLOWED in All Areas Below the Seawall | ||
| Leahi Beach Park | Diamond Head | |
| Laenani Park Beach | Kahaluu | |
| Makalei Beach Park | Diamond Head | |
| Swanzy Beach Park | Kaaawa | |
| NO DOGS ALLOWED | ||
| Ala Moana Beach | Ala Moana | |
| Banzai Beach | North Shore | |
| Banzai Rock Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Ehukai Beach | North Shore | |
| Ehukai Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Fort Kamehameha Beach | Hickam | |
| Hickam Harbor Beach | Hickam | |
| Iroquois Beach | Hickam | |
| Kaena Point State Park Beach | Makua | |
| Kahana Valley State Park Beach | Kahana | |
| Kapiolani Park Beach | Waikiki | |
| Ko Olina Lagoons | Kapolei | |
| Kuhio Beach | Waikiki | |
| Kuhio Beach Park | Waikiki | |
| Magic Island Beach | Ala Moana | |
| Malaekahana State Park | Laie | |
| Nimitz Beach | Barbers Point | |
| Pupukea Beach | North Shore | |
| Pupukea Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Queen’s Surf Beach | Waikiki | |
| Sand Island State Park Beach | Sand Island | |
| Sunset Beach | North Shore | |
| Sunset Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Sunset Point Beach Park | North Shore | |
| Waikiki Beach Center | Waikiki | |
| Yokohama Bay Beach | Makua | |
