 Consequently, more injuries occur per year at Sandy Beach than any other beach in Hawaii, earning it the infamous nickname, "break-neck" beach.The water is especially dangerous during high surf, when strong rip currents are present.The beach park is located between Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park on the west and Makapuu Point on east along 8800 Kalanianaole Highway ole Highway in Honolulu's southside neighborhood.