O'ahu Beach
Portrait Locations
Waimanalo Beach
WAIMANALO BEACH IS LOCATED IN A SLEEPY RESIDENTIAL AREA NEAR SEA LIFE PARK. USUALLY 30-MINUTE SCENIC DRIVE FROM WAIKIKI, THIS BEACH IS MY FAVORITE FOR PORTRAITS THANKS TO ITS VAST SPACE AND DRAMATIC SCENERY. WAIMANALO'S MOUNTAINS AND SOFT LIGHT MAKE FOR THE MOST AMAZING PHOTOS!
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Best For:
Morning or sunset
Larger groups
Features:
Long sandy beach
dramatic mountains and rock formations in the distance
Green area with dreamy trees
Easy access and large parking lot
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Waialae Beach
IN KAHALA, JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM HONOLULU AND WAIKIKI, HI
Features:
- LOTS of palm trees and cute grassy areas
- Long sandy beach
- Centrally located with parking and restrooms
- This is a popular beach for weddings, so there may be other photography going on, however there is plenty of room for everyone.
- Soft pastel sunsets
- Great for morning and sunset sessions
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Kualoa Beach Park
KUALOA BEACH PARK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE KUALOA RANCH, WHERE MANY FEATURE FILMS HAVE BEEN MADE INCLUDING JURASSIC PARK! THE DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS OF THE AREA ARE DEFINITELY SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE!
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Features:
- Dramatic mountain backdrops
- Big grassy area with trees
- Narrow but long beach
- Lots of parking and public restrooms
Sandy Beach
KUALOA BEACH PARK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE KUALOA RANCH, WHERE MANY FEATURE FILMS HAVE BEEN MADE INCLUDING JURASSIC PARK! THE DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS OF THE AREA ARE DEFINITELY SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE!
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Features:
- Dramatic mountain backdrops
- Big grassy area with trees
- Narrow but long beach
- Lots of parking and public restrooms
Hilton Village and Beach Waikiki
KUALOA BEACH PARK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE KUALOA RANCH, WHERE MANY FEATURE FILMS HAVE BEEN MADE INCLUDING JURASSIC PARK! THE DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS OF THE AREA ARE DEFINITELY SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE!
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Features:
- Dramatic mountain backdrops
- Big grassy area with trees
- Narrow but long beach
- Lots of parking and public restrooms