Hunakai Beach or Kahala Beach

A lovely place for a dip in the ocean is secluded Kahala Beach, or Hunakai Beach, a thin strip of beach bordering the posh neighborhood of Kahala. There are plenty of trees lining this beach, but you need to duck or lie under them for shade because they are low. The water is clear as glass. Because it's shallow and there's lots of coral, swimming is more of a sitting-at-the-shore experience. But it's great for cuddling with a lover.

From here you can take a long relaxing stroll east to Waialae Beach Park, with its vine-covered picnic area, lawn dotted with palms, and bridge over a wide stream, and then to Kahala Resort Beach, with its picture-perfect island and lagoon with dolphins.
If you're hungry, head along Hunakai Street, and turn right onto Kilauea Ave. There's Kahala Mall on your left. For the best food nearby, eat at Olive Tree Cafe on the corner of Kilauea Ave and Pahoa Ave. Their reasonably-priced Greek food will wow you.

Directions

The address is 4606 Kahala Ave, where Hunakai Street meets Kahala Ave. 
From Waikiki, follow Kalakaua Ave to Diamond Head Rd, which becomes Kahala Ave. Park along Kahala Rd, and use any of the beach access walkways. This is a neighborhood beach so there are no restrooms or showers. The nearest restroom and shower is to the east at Waialae Beach Park- follow Kahala Ave northeast past the bridge.
Olive Tree Cafe, 4614 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu HI 96816, on the corner of Kilauea Ave and Pahoa Ave, call (808) 737-0303.

Click on map for interactive view