MALAEKAHANA STATE RECREATION AREA
(BACK TO BEACHES)

Located about 1/2 mile from the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. A great to take the kids, the beach is a mile long, with white sand and a gentle grade, the water is calm. There is plenty of parking, and if you go during the week, it’s a good chance, you’ll be the only one there. The Park has a very large heavily shaded picnic area, which is nice if the kids get too hot. Just off shore is a deserted island called Mokuaia, or better known as Goat Island. Goat Island is easily accessible by foot from the beach, at low tide. There’s a reef that goes from Cooke’s Point to the point of Goat Island, that you can travel when the tide is low. You can see the welcome sign of Goat Island from the beach, head toward the sign. Be sure to wear old shoes or some type of foot wear to protect your feet from the reef. The alternative and fun way is to paddle or float over of a raft, or an inflatable mat.