Sand Island State Recreation Area, near Honolulu, Hawaii, is a unique camping destination that offers a laid-back atmosphere with easy beach access. This area is less crowded than many other spots, making it a great choice for those seeking a quieter experience.

The campground features clean facilities, including restrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day in the sun. Many campers enjoy the sandy beach, perfect for families with little ones, and there’s a nice surf break when the conditions are right. As one visitor noted, “The water is great for some body surfing,” highlighting the fun to be had in the waves.

While the surrounding area is industrial and lacks nearby stores, the spacious park provides plenty of room to relax and unwind. If you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle, this spot is tucked away from the more popular beaches, offering a peaceful retreat. Whether you're camping in a tent or RV, Sand Island State Recreation Area is a great place to kick back and enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii.

Sand Island State Recreation Area

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Camping with the church for a morning baptism. Sandy beach with some tree coverage and grassy spots. 

Baptism camping trip

the water is great for some body surfing.

lovely

Not a lot of people go to this beach because it's not so popular. It's tucked far back behind a coast guard base mixed with old commercial buildings and businesses. It's not the prettiest beach, but if you'd like to go somewhere relatively quiet and not much going on, this would be the beach for you..

Set far back from other beaches

far, hard to get there.
hot and no confessions there. closed wednesdays before. don't know present conditions. could have changed.


 previously had permits yrs back a few times yrs  ago.

Clean grounds great beach access clean restrooms

Chill and relaxed

Sand Island is an industrial place so there’s not many stores nearby but it’s a pretty unique park with lots of space to hangout. The beach isn’t the nicest but it’s good for little kids and there’s a nice surf break if the swell is in.

Nice and Easy

This rec park is one of the least visited since the area is no longer a busy as it used to be. There are showers and bathrooms with beach access, but I prefer to go to other beaches to swim.

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