Hawaii Beaches

A picturesque beach scene with gentle waves lapping against the sandy shore. The turquoise sea contrasts with the bright blue sky scattered with a few clouds. Palm trees line the shoreline, and some buildings are visible in the background, making it one of the best beaches to surf on Kauai.

Best Beaches for Body Surfing on Kauai

Photo Courtesy of Studio Kealaula on Unsplash Kauai has beaches for all levels of surfing. For beginners, the best places to learn to surf are […]

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Aerial view of a tropical beach resort with numerous red-roofed buildings surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. The sandy beach, perfect for families with kids on Kauai, meets clear turquoise waters, backed by mountainous terrain under a partly cloudy sky.

Best Beach for Families with Kids on Kauai

Feature Photo: Kiahuna Plantation The weather conditions can change fast and unpredictably. The best beaches for families are located in the lifeguarded beach parks. There

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A serene Malaekahana Bay Beach with gentle waves washing onto the sandy shore under an overcast sky. In the background, there are dense trees and distant mountains partially covered by clouds, creating a peaceful and misty atmosphere.

Malaekahana Bay Beach, Oahu

Nestled between the former plantation towns of La’ie and Kahuku on the northeastern shore of Oʻahu, Malaekahana Bay Beach is a local favorite getaway. The

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Lanikai Beach, Oahu

Lanikai Beach on the windward side of Oahu is one of the most popular beaches in Hawaii. Fronted by idyllic homes, this half-mile-long white sand

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Makapuu Beach, Oahu

While many tourists first hear of this area because of the famous hike from the road to the Makapuu Lighthouse, what the locals know is

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Magic Island Beach, Oahu

Back in 1964, a small man-made peninsula was built across from Ala Moana Beach Park. Although its current name is Aina Moana, people still refer to

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Four people are walking on a sandy beach towards the ocean near the renowned Banzai Pipeline. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and waves are crashing in the distance. They appear to be heading for a swim, dressed in swimwear. The beach is mostly empty, creating a serene atmosphere.

Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu

How did Banzai get its name?

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Aerial view of Sunset Beach with turquoise ocean waves gently crashing onto a sandy shore. The shoreline is lined with green vegetation and scattered buildings. Hilly terrain can be seen in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky, capturing the serene essence of this coastal paradise.

Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu

Fun Facts about Sunset Beach

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A man and woman walk hand-in-hand along the shoreline of Waimea Bay with clear turquoise waters. The woman wears a colorful cover-up over her swimsuit, and the man is dressed in a blue t-shirt and board shorts. A lighthouse is visible in the distance under a blue sky with clouds.

Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore

Feature Photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson The mere mention of the North Shore immediately conjures up associations of massive surf with helicopters

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A person pushes a red boogie board into the clear blue water at Pokai Bay's sunny beach. In the distance, other swimmers and beachgoers enjoy the calm sea and surrounding scenic mountains and greenery under a vibrant blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Pokai Bay Beach: Oahu’s West Side

Located between the small boat harbor in Wai’anae and Kane’ilio Point, Pokai Bay is a popular beach for locals on Oʻahu’s leeward (west) coast and

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