Kewalo Basin

Kewalo Basin is a commercial boat harbor. It serves the Honolulu commercial fishing fleet. It is also possible to find charter and excursion ships at the harbor. It is part of the Hawaii tourist market given the ships that are able to dock at Kewalo Basin. It is close to Honolulu Harbor, which has always been a part of the shipping industry in Honolulu on Oahu Island of Hawaii.

Before Europeans made contact with Hawaii the area was used for human sacrifice. After this period it became an important shipping location for the kingdom and later state. On the ocean side of the basin there is a small beach park. It runs along the Honolulu waterfront and is adjacent to Ala Moana Beach Park, which is a larger park. In fact the park is called Kakaako Waterfront Park. The park is known for fishing, swimming, surfing, beach bathing, and picnics. It is a family beach. It is also good for sightseeing.

The park and basin can be accessed from Ala Moana Boulevard and Ward Avenue. Whale watching tours, scuba boats, and snorkel tours all leave from the Kewalo Basin harbor docks. There are also yacht charters at the basin.