Free Camping on the Beach
Sandy Beach is a popular park with a parking area along the beach to the east of Koko Crater. There is a fishing area to the east of the beach where vehicles can drive on to a dirt area and park. People commonly sleep in their vehicles here. Even though sleeping in vehicles is technically illegal in Honolulu County and the State of Hawaii, law enforcement seems to leave people alone here.
Particulars
GPS: 21.2894, -157.6661
Elevation: 13 feet
Reservations: First come, first served
Camping Fee: None
Permit: None
Max stay: Unknown
Amenities: None
Camping at Sandy Beach
There are actually signs posted prohibiting camping in this area. But based on information we’ve been given, people still sleep in their vehicles here, and claim to have gotten away with it. This may have been something due to COVID-19, or recent trends in homelessness.