Salt Pond Beach Park

This beach is wonderful! It’s like a mini bay with a reef that breaks out in the distance giving small waves to enjoy without too much of a worry. Lots of picnic shelters, bathroom, and shower. There is also a lifeguard on duty!

IF YOU WANNA SEE SEALS LOOK NO FURTHER! But more important, be respectful. Keep your distance! For our Hawaii trip I wanted to see sea turtles and seals. At the point of stumbling across this beach I had seen the turtles, but no seals yet. When we came there was one, we left and came back like an hour or two later and there ended up being two more. This was also one of the more calm beaches we found. Our whole trip all the islands were very windy, so finding a beach that wasn’t affected by them too bad was kind of hard. The wind was definitely blowing but the water wasn’t affected too much. There were many people snorkeling and the waters are pretty clear. Bathrooms were average for a beach. Definitely recommend coming this way to check it out!

11Jan25, 12pm: sunny day, nice beach, water warm ~85F. Snorkeling: visibility poor in middle, best snorkeling at far east end as enter parking or the little cove at far west end; everything else junk. Saw big ~1.5ft black triggerfish, ornate wrasse, convict tang, tiny, butterfly fish, spotted box fish, school of goatfish. Most fish small. *Saw Monk seal sleeping on beach

As of Feb 25,2025 no homeless, tents or other sketch. Was county crew and life guards. Heat beach and protective snorkeling…. Great beach park

Nice park for camping and relaxing. Beautiful sunsets and views. It has an upbeat traditional Hawaii touch to this place that feels very homey. Lively music and very upbeat I wouldn’t recommend this place if you are looking for something quiet.

Our family had a fantastic time here, even though there are a few bad reviews. The thing is, this is definitely a locals beach and I think if you compare it to Poipu Beach or something like that, you are making a false comparison. Also: there appears to be camping allowed here on one side, but we saw few if any "homeless camps" that people have mentioned in reviews. In fact, the local crowd was welcoming and chill and the beach was super clean and fun. Seals were sunbathing and the crowds were minimal, even for a Friday. Just a super cool vibe. Lifeguard on duty. Be aware: this beach has some serious current and waves at times, therefore, children need to be supervised. What a fantastic beach!

Given the crowds at Poipu beach, this offered a quieter, uncrowded crescent beach with ample parking, restrooms/shower, lifeguard and really excellent swimming conditions. I was able to do laps, enjoy beach time and watch beautiful sunsets.

Bathrooms, easy parking, camping, picnic tables, barbecue stands, lifeguard, protection from waves by a long reef and easy shallow beach for snorkeling and playing. Recommend for families or people who want amenities without crowds. We didn’t see much for fish, no seals or turtles. Skydiving airport is next door so plans fly in low overhead.