Oahu Location Guide

So you’ve decided to book a session with us, let us help you decide where you would like to take your photos! Below are a list of great locations and the amenities they offer.

⭐Lanikai Beach

Our favorite recommended spot for a beach session. Beautiful Aqua blue waters with two islands in the distance. This spot is best at SUNRISE for all those magical colors. This location has bathrooms and showers.

Directions: Drive into the residential area and park at Kuailima Dr. This is right across from the beach entrance area.

Family standing on a beach at sunset with colorful skies and ocean waves.
Five women in pastel dresses standing on grass in front of green mountains, with palm trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Kualoa Park

This location is perfect for those who are looking for green mountains as your backdrop in your photos! There is plenty of parking and public restrooms available here. SUNRISE OR SUNSET works for this location.

Directions: Park across from the entrance way and meet at the field area. Located right across from Kualoa ranch about 45 mins from Honolulu.

Laʻielohelohe (pounders)

Beach Park

55-205 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762

This beach has a little bit of everything, white sand beaches, mountains, and aqua blue water! SUNRISE OR SUNSET works for this location.

Directions: Meet in the parking lot and walk to the beach together. Located by the Polynesian Cultural Center about 1 hour away from Honolulu.

Family running on a tropical beach with mountains in the background.
Family enjoying time on a beach with mountains in the background.

Waiʻalae Beach Park

4925 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

Closest beach to Honolulu that we recommend for photos. this location has public restrooms and a shower to rinse off sand. SUNRISE OR SUNSET works for this location.

Directions: When you arrive park in the public parking area and then walk to the beach.

Kahana Bay

52-222 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717

This bay has a little bit of everything, white sand beaches, mountains, and aqua blue water! This location has restrooms and showers. SUNRISE OR SUNSET works for this location.

Directions: Park by the camping area and meet out on the beach. Located near Kualoa ranch about 45 mins from Honolulu.

Five people sitting on a sandy beach with palm trees and sunlight in the background.

Polo Beach

68 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791

On North shore a quiet beach with a large tree makes for one of a kind photos. This beach has no bathroom or showers. We recommend SUNRISE for this location

Directions: When you arrive park in front of the white fences you will see other cars parked in the area. I will meet you there and walk with you to the beach area. It’s about a 45 min drive from Honolulu.

Family walking on sandy beach with large driftwood, ocean waves, and trees in background.
Two women in colorful dresses and floral crowns dancing on a beach with palm trees in the background.

Paradise Cove Beach

Kapolei, HI 96707

Next to Disney Aulani Hotel Small beach with white sand, palm trees, lava rock, and even views of the mountains in the distance. We recommend SUNSET for this location.

Directions: Parking is limited to one row in the parking lot so be sure to arrive early with time to wait for a free slot. If your staying at the Disney hotel we recommend just walking over.