Many people who have never done any of these things before have started here and make it a hobby. The water is usually calm for about the first one hundred yards, and it is also pretty shallow, making it an ideal place to learn. At the park, many families, couples, and individuals come out to picnic, have lunch during a break in the day, or see the sights and feel the excitement of the ongoing sporting events. Some companies hold their staff picnics here, too. Whatever the case, the people are friendly which makes it a great place to meet new friends.
Some people leave the beaches for a while, go shopping and then return for another swim.
Parking is plentiful and the park is not overcrowded on weekdays. Buses stop just outside the park, along Ala Moana Boulevard, for those choosing this mode of transportation. So, if picnics and beaches are what you want on a nice, sunny, warm day, check out Ala Moana Beach Park. Bring a mat, towel, suntan lotion and a picnic basket for a relaxing time at Honolulu's finest beach park.