希望が丘ビーチ is a roughly 150 m natural beach on the Onna Village coast, tucked below National Route 58 next to the Halekulani hotel with no sign marking its entrance. THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS, AND DROWNING ACCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED HERE: the inner reef keeps the water calm and clear enough to snorkel close to shore, but the current runs strongly beyond it, so staying inside the reef and knowing where it is matters. On a clear day Sesoko and Ie Islands are visible offshore, and the beach is a noted sunset spot. Barbecuing and camping are both allowed, unusually for an Okinawan beach — bring your own charcoal, as there are no facilities of any kind on site.

Best season

Spring · Summer · Autumn

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.6· 414 reviews

Admission

Free. A 7-space parking lot is free, opposite the Irabu Kibogaoka Iriguchi bus stop on National Route 58.

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