Hickam AFB Dog Beach

Absolutely love this place! It’s pretty much the only beach on the island where you can let your dog run free. My dogs love it! The water is shallow and mild, and the sand is soft.
The beach is currently closed because of mangrove removal, but it is expected to open again in January 2016. Me and my pups can’t wait to go back!

This review is for the dog beach itself!
NOTE: This dog beach requires access to a military base. Hickam AFB
My BF, our two puppies and I have been to this dog beach a lot now that I found out about it. It is a wonderful beach tucked in Hickam Air Force Base (AFB) that allows dogs of any size and shape to run in a dog-​friendly environment. This beach is great because it is a «beach» with high and low tides but the waves never «crash» or get very high at all so our two puppies love it here. Our puppies hate the sound of the crashing waves at the beaches by our place in Waianae. This dog beach is a much more open atmosphere than a dog park and at least the water is cleaner than a lot of the dog parks in Hawaii…
This definitely a DOG-​FRIENDLY BEACH! I just wish all the humans that accompanied their dogs were as friendly…
Responsible dog owners know to watch their dogs at play but just a word of caution… This beach DOES NOT REQUIRE A DOG BEING NEUTERED OR SPAYED (which our puppies are not)… So of course «dominance» games ensue… Both from our puppies and those dogs who, in many cases, are fixed. Humans get all upset screaming at our puppies and saying our puppies need to be banned or for us to leave yet their fixed dogs continue to be the aggressor in some cases… I am not saying our puppies are innocent! Of course we watch our puppies and intervene when needed!
So just be responsible dog owners and pick up after your dogs and be friendly to every human and dog at this beach and enjoy the beauty of this place!

I like bringing my dog to this dog beach. However it can get super crowded with people and dogs at times. It can be a bit hectic with dogs running around loose without knowing if they’re friendly or not.

Our puppy loves this place! Downside is people bringing infants and toddlers. Parents get upset when the dogs running around run into the kids. It’s a dog beach not a baby beach.

Awesome place for your dog to play. Calm and beautiful water. My dog ran and played with other dogs for hours.

Best place to bring your dog in island! Everyone takes care and cleans up after their dogs. Bonus– you don’t have to worry about people stealing your things like other places on island, I’m sure being on Hickam helps :)

Best beach ever for a dog like me! Lots of dogs around for socialization, dogs run off leash, sandbar is really shallow, and the water is warm and calm. Love love love. You need a military ID.

Perfect pet-​friendly beach spot for the dogs especially if your dogs are timid about getting into the water. The water is shallow here and the few times I’ve been here, it hasn’t been too crowded.

I love the dog beach and so do my dogs. I go here at least twice a week to have some chill time while my dogs socialize. This is a huge beach it runs all the way right until the beach basically runs out. It backs up against the historical housing, it was a nice to stroll through there but now they are working on the homes so beware asbestos warnings and there are glass shards on the pavement. The beach is sometimes deep sometimes a sand bar and weekends are poppin lots of dogs and people. My only complaint about the beach is sometimes there are people who come without dogs and complain about the dogs being near them. Personally I don’t think that’s very fair considering it is for the dogs.

I go here to let the kid run wild. It’s a mother’s dream. She stays within distance of me and is in 6 – 10 inches of water. If you go early you are most likely the only person there. I pack the kid, snacks, lotion, and my coffee. I wouldn’t say we use sand toys or any of that business, maybe just a few to play with the water. Also you might want to put swim shoes on because you can run upon dog poo or step on a crab. Our last play date one of the kids was clawed by the smallest crab.

It was fun, clean, and I know my dog loved it

My dog and I love this dog park! He has so much room to run around and the water is so calm and shallow for him as well. Everyone is well behaved and knows the doggie rules. I just wish this place was closer to me!

I am not the only one that goes to Dog Beach that doesn’t have a dog!!! But since it is a dog beach… watch your feet, not all pet owners are respectable pet owners.
I think it is fun to watch the dogs socialize among other dogs. They are just like humans. They love the beach and playing with other dogs… and just having fun in the water.
I did say I didn’t have a dog… so I must say this is a great beach just for the view and relaxing. Sometimes when the tide is down you can walk way out off the shore… its fun. You can find things and explore. So, whether you have a dog or not… check it out!

Great dog-​friendly beach! I’m so sad I haven’t found this place sooner!
Because this beach is located on Hickam Base, you need a military ID or need to travel with someone who has one. I was scared thinking I would get lost on base, since Siri isn’t the best with on-​post directions and the gate guard didn’t know where this beach was, but the Unilocal directions will lead you there without problems.
The beach itself is a nice stretch of white sand. The ocean is pretty peaceful, no huge waves or shore break and perfect for your shy or little dogs. Even great for little kids! The ocean area is pretty shallow, you can walk out for quite a bit and the water level won’t go higher than your thighs (and I’m only 5’4″). And if you’re feeling adventurous, there’s a cool sand bar to explore, I even saw a tiny chihuahua dog make it with no problems or assistance from her owners. But always think of safety! Please don’t go out if you’re not a strong swimmer or if the tide is coming in.
There are a few picnic tables where you can set up or there’s some space on the shoreline to spread out your towels. Unfortunately, there are no bathroom or shower facilities. There is a little area that has a hose to wash down when you’re done but the last time I went there it looked like someone removed the spicket that you use to turn the water on.
The one negative thing I would say is that the water is very, very warm. Not the best if you’re looking to cool down on a hot summer day.

There is nothing better than a beach that allows dogs, nothing.
Not an official beach, this turnoff can be seen before you approach sam choy’s and real hickam beach but the old base housing. There are some picnic tables there for you to enjoy your day, but since it’s not an official beach, there are no real facilities, not even a bathroom.
There used to be a hose for your to wash your doggie off before throwing them back in the car, but that wasn’t there when we came back recently.