Kokololio Beach Park | A Sweet Beach for Kids in Laie

Hidden Kokololio Beach Park

I’ve driven past Kokololio Beach Park in Laie many times. All you can see from the road is a grassy expanse leading to a wall of trees bordering the ocean. Those trees block your view so you can’t see what’s on the other side and I’ve been dying to know what’s there. If you can’t see it, it has to be good right? There are so many places along the drive from Kaneohe to Turtle Bay that make me want to get out and explore.

An accidental discovery

Well, one day there was a break in the rain and I drove north with Mila. I meant to stop in Hauula, but got a bit absorbed in my audio book and overshot it. By the time I realized I had passed it, Kokololio Beach Park was in sight so we pulled over to explore. We walked over the grass, up the hill, though the trees, and we saw … a beautiful beach. It was actually a bit crowded for a week day morning. Lots of college students and families playing and sunning. We sat in the cool shade of the trees to enjoy and snack and then set out to explore.

A great baby beach

Heading right we discovered a protected swimming area created by the reef. It was a small, sandy-bottomed area with lots of babies and toddlers splashing about. We didn’t bring swimsuits, so we continued on to explore the intertidal area. Water, rocks, and little creatures – the perfect combination to keep kids happy. A nice beach to spend a couple quiet hours.

You can camp here as well. It might be a quiet alternative to Malaekahana up the road?

Looking for more family fun like Kokololio Beach Park on Oahu?

If you want more nearby options for kids, try to find Bathtub beach at adjacent Laie Beach Park. However, if the tide is up, you may have better luck at Kawela Bay or Turtle Bay.