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Ala Moana Beach is a half-mile long man-made beach between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. It is popular among locals and often less crowded than the more famous Waikiki Beach. The beach was created in the 1950s by the owner of the Dillingham Dredging Company, who dumped his dredged sand in the park, creating the beach.
Ala Moana is protected by the outer shallow reef, and the water is always calm, making the beach great for swimming, paddle boarding, picnics, and long strolls along the water. Kids and those learning to swim love its warm, calm waters. There are buoys close to the reef, marking the area as reserved for stand-up paddle boarders, while the swimmers should stay closer to the beach.
1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814-4205
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