DETAILS | Cabin Camping at Malaekahana Beach Campground While our cabins didn’t have electricity or running water we had everything we needed at Malaekahana Beach: fresh air, lots of critters (some more welcome than others) to unintentionally annoy play with, bags of fresh tropical fruit, and of course that million dollar view. Being able to really appreciate the simple things in life is what we both love most about camping and spending time outdoors, especially in a place as naturally beautiful as Hawaii. The cabins at Malaekahana Beach Campground were a far cry from the pampered resorts most commonly found in Oahu, but we loved camping here because of that. We didn’t mind, we always find it comforting when there are animals at camp.Ī patch of trees just beyond our picnic table became the perfect spot to set up my hammock and watch Sly swim in the ocean. Every time we took a shower we found him nestled in a patch of dry leaves either taking a nap or staring at us. Meanwhile, this kitty served as our lookout. There weren’t any functioning indoor – or even enclosed – outdoor showers so we had to make do with showering in our swimsuits out in the open. Our little friend spied at us through the bushes and then, when we turned our heads, bolted out to grab the crumb and run back to the safety of her hideout. We tried luring a hen to take some food from our hands while we sat and watched her on the porch. Last time the chickens practically chased us around the campground for a tiny bread crumb, but this time around they watched us with very careful eyes. The chickens were a lot more cautious than we remembered them being the previous time we camped at Malaekahana. Malaekahana Beach Campground still had a good number of feral chickens and kitties roaming about. We spent a lot of time sitting on our front porch eating fruit, drying wet clothes, or just hanging out in the cool shade. The mornings and afternoons were the best and breeziest. The cabins tended to get pretty hot inside so we kept the front door open as much as possible to try and catch whatever breeze we could from Malaekahana Beach. It reminded me of the many summer nights I stayed up late eating cheese and crackers, drinking A&W root beer and playing cards with my Grandma. At night we played gin rummy on one of the top bunks while eating snacks. We both took the top bunks and used the lower bunks to stash our gear. Inside the cabins were two wooden bunk beds equipped with air mattresses. We spent all our time outdoors anyway, playing in the water, watching sunsets and moonrises, and sitting on our deck eating fruit. Our basic accommodations were simple, but they more than fulfilled our needs. We rented a tiny green cabin, or hale, right on Malaekahana Beach, complete with our own private ocean access. The price is reasonable ($10/person per night) and there is a military discount ($8/person per night).For nearly a week we camped out on the North Shore, calling Malaekahana Beach Campground our home. I would recommend spending a weekend or an extended weekend here. I felt comfortable with the kids going out a distance on their rafts. People were friendly.īeach is shallow pretty far out. We were able to enjoy music, laughter, campfire talk into the wee hours. The neighbors in other camp sites seemed close, but it still felt intimate. I understand the need (safety), but it was a minor inconvenience.ģ) Rocky (A'a type coarse) under the water near the beach in a lot of places And, they don't only crow at dawn.It's all day long.Ģ) The gate to bar vehicle access is in place from 7pm to 7am. The Campground is well-maintained mowed grass and defined dirt roads.ġ) Reserved sites are large enough for tents, cars, etc.ģ) Restroom facilities (not Port-o-potties)Ĥ) Sinks/Water spouts (great for washing dishes)Ħ) Close to the beach (sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous)Ĩ) Campground store has knick knacks that are reasonably priced if one runs out of supplies (firewood, ice, hole patches for inflatables, chips, drinks, much more)ġ) The free range chickens are EVERYWHERE. Spent this weekend camped out at Malaekahana with family and friends.
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