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Nimitz
Beach
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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This sunny
uncrowded white sand beach is far from
Honolulu high rises and Waikiki hotels.
Located on what was formerly Barber’s Point
Naval Air Station, in an area in the midst
of rapid suburban development and change.
The beach is still widely used by military
and dependants but is more recently
accessible to anyone.
It’s a rather long drive from the nearest
convenience store or gas station, so be sure
to bring everything you need for a visit to
this beach. Drive west toward Makakilo to
the Kapolei exit and down the road past the
old guard shacks and onto this former
military base to get to the beach. The drive
will take you down two lane paved roads past
the airfield and abandoned military
buildings and weapons storage facilities,
through overgrown brush, past stands of
ironwood trees and along the shoreline past
tropical Naupaka bushes, beach cottages to
almost the end of the road. Free parking is
readily available just across the road from
the Coast Guard station.
The area is almost always sunny with trade
or sea breezes ever present. It’s far from
the hustle and bustle of most city beaches,
but aircraft noise from the nearby airfield
can be disruptive or interesting, depending.
The beach is surprisingly narrow, and the
surf can be rough at times, but the ocean
water is clean and crystal clear especially
on calm days. Waves break on the shore
almost constantly so it’s not a beach where
small children can wander aimlessly with
minimal supervision. The beach has a
pavilion, picnic areas and other facilities
to make a visit pleasant and surfers enjoy
the waves year round. |
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
Yes |
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Snorkeling: |
Yes |
Picnic
Benches: |
No |
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Scuba
Diving: |
No |
Showers: |
Yes |
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Surfing: |
Yes |
BBQ
Pits: |
No |
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Windsurfing: |
No |
Water
Fountain: |
No |
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Kiteboarding: |
No |
Lifeguard: |
No |
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Bodyboarding: |
Yes |
Camping: |
No |
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DIRECTIONS |
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From the
H1 freeway westbound exit at Makakilo, turn
left at the light and follow Ft Barrette
Road to the old guard shack intersection.
Turn left onto Roosevelt Rd and right onto
Coral Seas. Follow Coral Seas to the end of
the road. |
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PLEASE NOTE |
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While
Hawaii's beaches can bring much enjoyment,
it is always a good practice to use common
sense while visiting them. Please be aware
of the wave & wind conditions before going
into the water. Mornings are usually best
for swimming, snorkeling or diving. Have
respect for the strength of the waves and be
aware that high surf can come up at any
time. NEVER turn your back to the ocean.
Be careful when exploring any rocky
shorelines. Waves can crash on the rocks and
knock you over easily, and the rocks may
also be sharp when walking on them.
When snorkeling or scuba diving, please have
respect for ocean life, and remember that
the coral reef is alive too. Avoid standing
on or touching if at all possible. |
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