This place is right beside the honolulu zoo and located one block away from the beach. Although I didn't know which side of the beach to be on, as this was my first time in Hawaii. This side of the beach has a barrier from the ocean which makes it good for children to swim in or beginner swimmers. On the other side there are umbrella stand rentals which is favorable for young adults like myself. There were items to bring to the beach and check in/out was easy. The zoo was fun to visit as well, being so close to it, I opted to visit early in the morning. The two roads intersecting can lead you to various places, the one along the beach goes to the Galleria/Duty Free and the other had cool food places.