Mālaekahana — south of private campground
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Long hand carry/cart approach to a sandy shore.
Allowed Craft
A hand-carry launch documented by Hui Waʻa Kaukahi, Oʻahu’s recreational kayaking club. Use the approach described here and leave canoe-club equipment and emergency access clear.
Fees
Current hand-launch and parking fees not published in the cited source; check signs before unloading.
Parking Info
Use designated public parking. Keep driveways, emergency access and boat-trailer stalls clear.
Managing Agency
Public shore access; the responsible land manager is not confirmed in the cited source.
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Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.
Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.
Dedicated boat wash not confirmed; bring a small rinse supply.
No camping authorization established; use only a separately permitted campground.
Choose a short route suited to conditions and allow time for the return. Do not assume a beach landing gives access across private land.
Trade-wind exposure, reef and shorebreak; keep the private campground driveway clear.
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Address
Kahuku, Oʻahu, Hawaii (see written directions)
City
Kahuku — Oʻahu
County / Region
Honolulu
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
21.669387, -157.938578
Travel along Kamehameha Highway to the small beach access immediately south of the private Mālaekahana Beach Campground. Look for utility pole 34 on the ocean side. Use lawful roadside parking and bring a cart for the long carry; do not enter campground facilities without permission. GPS marks the published access/meeting point; follow the final carry described here.
Phone
No site-specific public phone verified; use the managing agency website.
Hours / Season
Plan a daylight visit. Confirm posted gate hours and same-day closures before traveling.
Rentals / Marina
On-site rentals not verified; bring equipment or reserve with an island outfitter.
Accessibility
No adaptive launch verified. Sand, slope or uneven footing may require carrying assistance.
