How do I get to the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay?
If you want to go to the sandbar on your own, you’ll need a boat or kayak. (You are required to hold a boating license issued by Kaneohe MCB Marina to rent and operate boats.) Kaneohe Sandbar tours can include pick-up service, snorkeling equipment, beach activities, and even BBQ!
Where do I launch the Kaneohe Sandbar?
You’ll find the sandbar on the East-side of Oahu (also called the Windward side)….Where do I park and launch my boat or kayak?
- Waikiki to He’eia State Pier: 17 mi / 27 km (30 min by car)
- Ko Olina to He’eia State Pier: 32 mi / 51 km (45 min by car)
- Turtle Bay Resort to He’eia State Pier: 28 mi / 45 km (50 min by car)
Do you need a landing permit for Kaneohe Sandbar?
A $3/person/day permit is required for landing but can apply to both islands (Popoi’a and Moku Nui). Permits are included with all of our guided tours, lessons and self guided tours packages. Permits cannot be reserved or purchased in advance but are generally available when you check-in for your equipment.
Is it hard to kayak to Kaneohe Sandbar?
Paddling to the sandbar can take up to an hour, but it’s well worth it. Once the water is shallow enough to walk, jump in and enjoy! Snorkel gear is a must, as the reef patches and wildlife like the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle in Kaneohe Bay are unparalleled.
Can you paddle board to Kaneohe Sandbar?
Explore Kaneohe Bay on a self-guided kayak and snorkeling adventure and paddle to the sandbar with an affordable kayak rental! Kayak from Heeia State Park on a self-guided trip to one of Kane’ohe Bay’s many pristine, remote offshore patch reefs and sandbars!
Is it safe to kayak to Kaneohe Sandbar?
The Kaneohe Bay Sandbar is one of the best paddling destinations in the world. The miles long bank of sand in the middle of the bay is always between waist and ankle deep, and when the tide is very low it can be completely exposed.
Can you drink on Kaneohe Sandbar?
The law prohibits possession, use or consumption of alcohol within the Ahu O Laka (Kaneohe Sandbar) safety zone. The rule also prohibits anyone person under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or drugs from remaining in, or entering the safety zone, and prohibits disorderly behavior while in the safety zone.
Do people swim in Kaneohe Bay?
With its four pristine beaches, Kaneohe Bay provides opportunities for ocean swimming, snorkeling, surfing and body boarding.
Is it easy to kayak to Kaneohe Sandbar?
How far is it to kayak to Kaneohe Sandbar?
Going out to the Kaneohe Sandbar is one of the most popular kayak trips on Oahu. The sandbar is a submerged island that only appears in the morning hours. It is a nice 3 mile roundtrip paddle to access the sandbar.