Malaekahana State Recreation Area
56-335 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731
110 acres
Kahuku's 110-acre Malaekahana State Recreation Area on Oahu's North Shore offers coastal exploration. Leashed dogs are welcome on grass and perimeter trails with shade, water, parking, and restrooms. Keep pets off the swim beach and bring a leash.
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- Park
- Malaekahana State Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Kahuku, Hawaii
- Coordinates
- 21.6814, -157.9450
- Size
- 110 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 110 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
110-acre Oahu North Shore state park. Leashed dogs welcome on grass + perimeter (NOT on swim beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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