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Dec 5, 2022 · Dec. 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Getty Images. There are many beautiful beaches in Hawaii for all kinds of enjoyment, from sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling to watching the sunrise or sunset. The...
- Hawaii has more than 100 beaches across all of its different islands. Some of the best beaches in Hawaii include:Poipu BeachMakena BeachHulopoe Bea...
- The Big Island and Maui both have several black sand beaches. Some of the top black sand beaches in Hawaii are:Punaluu Beach (Big Island)Kehena Bea...
- Waikiki Beach is in Honolulu, about 9 miles east of Honolulu International Airport. It's situated on the southeastern coast of the island of Oahu.L...
- Hapuna Beach is on the Big Island. It's located on the western coast of the island, about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 25 miles north of Kona...
- Kailua Beach, Oʻahu
- Waikiki Beach, Oʻahu
- Hanauma Bay, Oʻahu
- Sunset Beach, Oʻahu
- Kawela Bay, Oʻahu
- Makena Beach, Maui
- Kāʻanapali Beach, Maui
- Hamoa Beach, Maui
- Hulopoʻe Beach, Lanaʻi
- Papohaku Beach, Molokaʻi
On Oʻahu’s windswept windward side, Kailua Beachis a beach lover’s paradise, with soft sands that stretch 2.5 miles long with the majestic Koʻolau Mountains as the backdrop. Its aquamarine waters are a fabulous playground — you’ll see people surfing, paddling canoes, swimming, kiteboarding, bodysurfing and kayaking here. And there’s so much space, ...
Waikiki is the quintessential Hawaiian beach – sparkling waters, golden sand and so much to do at and around it. No wonder Hawaiian aliʻi (royalty) lived and played here! The legendary surfer and Olympian Duke Kahanamokurode the waves in Waikiki, and you can learn how to surf here from a modern-day beach boy or girl. Ride rolling waves in an outrig...
One of the best places to snorkel on Oʻahu is Hanauma Bay, a protected nature preserve formed within an old volcanic crater on the southeast coast of the island. It’s practically an open-air aquarium, bustling with marine life. About 400 species of fish inhabit this bay — butterflyfish, tangs, surgeonfish, parrotfish, Moorish idols, wrasse — as do ...
Oʻahu’s fabled North Shore boasts 7 miles of some of the world’s best surf breaks, luring pro surfers to ride and spectators to witness winter’s monster waves. Sunset Beach– or Paumalū, its original Hawaiian name – is one of the largest stretches of sandy beach on this coastline, wide and spacious for all-day lounging. During the winter the ocean t...
Locals and guests at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oʻahu’s North Shore have known about this secluded bayfor decades. But recently the Trust for Public Land protected 630 acres of this pristine coastal area to ensure it remains undeveloped and open to the public. The five-star resort does offer limited public parking and beach access, though you can als...
Known as Big Beach(or Oneloa in Hawaiian) — and for good reason — Makena Beach on Maui spans two-thirds of a mile long and is 100ft wide in areas. That means there’s plenty of space to lay out on this scenic wildland beach and enjoy the sun and view of the offshore islet Molokini. Shorebreak here can get big, so use caution when venturing into the ...
Kāʻanapali Beachsprawls for 3 miles on Maui’s sunny western coastline — and it’s action-packed. Its turquoise ocean invites swimmers, surfers and snorkelers to frolic in its crystal-clear waters. In the winter months, you can watch migrating North Pacific humpback whales offshore. There’s a path that meanders along the beach, connecting resorts, re...
Time stands still in Hana, a charming rural community in East Maui that sits at the end of the winding 52-mile Hana Highway. The daunting drive — it can take hours — means the beaches here are often secluded. Hamoa Beachis one of those idyllic spots, small but inviting and backed by a thick grove of hala (pandanus) trees. It offers a much-needed re...
Fronting the luxe Four Seasons Resort Lanaʻi is Hulopo’e Beach, a pristine bay teeming with marine life and one of the best spots on the island for snorkeling. Despite its close proximity to the hotel, this beach feels secluded and undisturbed. Lounge on the white sands and have lunch on one of the picnic tables nearby, or use one of the barbecue g...
One of the longest white-sand beaches in Hawaii is found on Molokaʻi. Papohaku Beachon the island’s western end runs an uninterrupted 3 miles long. And since Molokaʻi receives the fewest visitors of any of other islands, you’ll likely have this beach — or at least parts of it — all to yourself. In the winter months, the ocean here can be treacherou...
- Waikiki Beach, Oahu. Travelers have been flocking to this calm, golden, crescent-shaped stretch of sand on the island of Oahu since the early 1900s, when Hawaii first popped up on the tourist radar and visitors would arrive only by steamship.
- Ko Olina Beach, Oahu. If you have kids, get to this placid beach on the western side of Oahu right away. The clear blue water is shallow enough for little ones to splash around in, and sitting just above the lagoon is Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.
- Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu. Set along the dramatic, less-developed North Shore of Oahu, Waimea Bay is one of the island's most famous big-wave surfing beaches.
- Polihale State Park, Kauai. While it takes some effort to get to this remote 17-mile stretch on Kauai's windswept western shore — and you'll need a four-wheel-drive to navigate a bumpy road and sand dunes — the effort is well worth it.
Hawaiʻi is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches. The islands have every type of beach imaginable: white, black, and red sand beaches; romantic bays and beach parks for the family; popular shorelines for people watching and off-the-beaten-path sands untouched by development.
Feb 17, 2023 · Hawaii's eight main islands are home to beaches of every size, shape, and color. There are also activities to suit the pickiest, most persnickety traveler, from snorkeling to paddle boarding...
May 21, 2024 · We have compiled a list of Hawaii’s 24 best beaches so you can spend your island time enjoying Hawaii’s beaches, not researching them. Read on for our favorites – where, when, and why you should go, and what you should do when you get there.
May 11, 2023 · 1. Waikiki Beach, Oahu. 2. Ko Olina Beach, Oahu. 3. Wailea Beach, Maui. 4. Hanalei Bay Beach, Kauai. 5. Hapuna Beach State Park, Hawaii. 6. Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu. 7. Poipu Beach Park, Kauai. 8. Hulopoe Beach, Lanai. 9. Papohaku Beach, Molokai. 10. Kapalua Bay Beach, Maui. 11. Polihua Beach, Lanai. 12. Lanikai, Oahu. 13. Kaanapali Beach, Maui.
