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| ALA MOANA BEACH
PARK |
 Ala
Moana Beach Park, located between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu,
is a favorite beach among local Oahu residents. Often times less
crowded than Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana is a great place to swim,
picnic, stroll on the beach or to relax.
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| BAYVIEW BEACH |
 If
you’re staying at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore,
Bayview Beach is right next to the hotel. It lies in a protected
cove between two limestone points. Swimming is good here,
but during high surf, be aware of a strong rip current that runs
out of the cove and into the open ocean along Turtle Bay Point.
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| BELLOWS BEACH
PARK |
 If
you're up to bodyboarding or are still new on the surfboard,
this is the place for you to go. Bellows Beach is a safe haven
for beginning surfers as the water is relatively calm
year-round.
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| DIAMOND HEAD
BEACH PARK |
 Diamond
Head Beach Park is located on the foothills of world-famous
Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater located on the eastern
end of Waikiki. The park included two acres of sea cliffs on the
south slope of the crater between Beach Road and the Diamond
Head Lighthouse.
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| EHUKAI BEACH PARK |
 Thrill
seekers check this one out. Ehukai Beach on Oahu’s North Shore
is one of the most famous surf spots in the world. It is also
one of the most dangerous ones. The waves break close to shore
on the shallow reef and form a massive tube of water through
which daredevils navigate their boards.
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| HALEIWA BEACH
PARK |
 Located
in the small town of Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore, Haleiwa
Beach Park is fronted by a narrow sand beach. Swimming isn’t
that good here because of the shallow and rocky ocean bottom,
but the park is nice for picnics.
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| HALONA BEACH COVE |
 Halona
Beach Cove is a small and romantic beach located on the South
shore of Oahu. It is known from the movie From here to
Eternity
filmed in 1953 where it was a love scene of a couple.
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| HANAUMA BAY BEACH
PARK |
 Hanauma
Bay is the most famous snorkeling spot on Oahu. Many visitors
come here to get an up-close look at colorful tropical fish. So
if you plan to come here, expect to see crowds.
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| HUKILAU BEACH
PARK |
 Hukilau
Beach Park is located in the little town of La‘ie on Oahu’s
northeastern coast. It is a section of the long sand beach that
runs between La‘ie and Kalani Points. Swimming is good here
during the summer. In the winter time when the surf is high,
watch out for strong currents.
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| KAENA POINT STATE
PARK |
 Kaena,
which means “red hot” or “glowing” in the Hawaiian language, is
the name of the northwestern tip of the island of Oahu. Kaena
Point State Park is so remote that no road leads here.
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| KAHANA BAY BEACH
PARK |
 If
you like hiking and scenic views, you'll like Kahana Bay. Its
crescent-shaped beach is usually very quiet and great if you
want to relax. The water is generally calm and inviting.
Steep cliffs of the Koolau Mountains provide a picturesque
backdrop and there are great hiking opportunities in this area.
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| KAHUKU BEACH |
 Kahuku
Beach is always uncrowded and most visitors don’t ever come
here. It’s a beach where locals hang out, fish, surf and have
picnics. Swimming is fair here because of the coral reef and
plenty of rocks in the water.
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| KAILUA BEACH PARK |
 This
is the kind of beach you imagine when they think about Hawaii.
Kailua Beach has it all. Turquoise waters, fine white sand, palm
trees and it is never too crowded. Walking up and down the one
mile long stretch of pure beauty on Oahu’s windward side is the
favorite work-out for locals.
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| KAIMANA BEACH |
 Kaimana
Beach is relatively wide and a nice family beach. Many locals
like to go here because it is protected by a wide reef and
because the nearshore ocean bottom is shallow, sandy and without
strong currents.
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| KAIONA BEACH PARK |
 The
water at Kaiona Beach Park has an amazing turquoise color and is
so clear that you get the feeling you’re swimming in a pool.
It’s for a reason that this beach is named Kaiona, which means
“attractive sea” in the Hawaiian language.
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| KALAMA BEACH |
 Kalama
Beach Park is a smaller beach located in Kailua Bay. Its
incredibly fine white sand and clear, turquoise waters will make
you think you're in heaven. It's a great spot for swimming,
playing in the waves and bodyboarding. Its incredibly fine white
sand and clear, turquoise waters will make you think you're in
heaven.
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| KANEOHE BAY BEACH
PARK |
 This
living postcard is the largest sheltered body of water in the
Hawaiian Islands. Kaneohe Bay stretches from Mokolii Island,
also known as “Chinaman’s Hat” to Mokapu Peninsula, home of the
U.S. Marine Corps.
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| KAWELA BAY |
 Kawela
Bay is one of the most secluded beaches on Oahu. It is located
near Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of the island. This
beach is so hidden that while there you will hardly notice any
people.
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| KOKOLOLIO BEACH
PARK |
 Kokololio
Beach is a nice stretch of sand and during the summer months,
swimming is possible here. In the winter time, it’s a nice spot
to take some great pictures of the pounding shorebreak or to go
surfing or bodyboarding.
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| KO OLINA LAGOONS |
 If
you are looking to relax in an exquisite, luxurious resort area,
then Ko Olina is for you. This fancy resort is located on Oahu’s
southwestern shore, near the town of Kapolei. The beaches that
belong to the resort are open to the public and are suitable for
swimming and snorkeling year-round.
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| KUALOA REGIONAL
PARK |
 Kualoa
Park is a great getaway for those seeking peace and quiet.
Located just off Kamehameha Highway, south of Kaaawa, the park
is lies on a peninsula in Kaneohe Bay. From here you get an up
close view of Mokolii Island, also known as Chinaman's Hat.
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| KUHIO BEACH |
 Kuhio
Beach Park is a part of Waikiki Beach, located between the
Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel and the Kapahulu Groin. Three
popular landmarks are located in Kuhio Beach Park: the Prince
Kuhio Statue, the Duke Kahanamoku Statue and the Stones of
Kapaemahu.
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| KUILEI CLIFFS
BEACH PARK |
 Kuilei
Cliffs Beach Park lies at the foothills of Diamond Head, between
the Diamond Head Lighthouse and the residential community of
Kaalawai. The 11-acre beach park features a narrow beach backed
by sea cliffs.
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| LAIE BEACH PARK |
 This
white-sand beach is enclosed by a long coral reef, which offers
some buffering from the high surf, making it a good place to
swim. But during the winter, you can encounter some of the very
large waves here. The beach is backed by a large number of
ironwood trees that provide plenty of shade to relax under.
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| LAIE POINT STATE
WAYSIDE PARK |
 Laie
Point State Wayside Park lies on a peninsula south of the town
Laie on Oahu’s northeastern coast. This place is steeped in
Hawaiian legend. The legend of the Laniloa mo‘o can be
read on a sign on a boulder in the beach park.
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| LANIKAI BEACH
PARK |
 Hollywood
celebrities have discovered hidden Lanikai years ago and you
might see one or the other familiar face strolling down the
beach of this small community, located just five minutes away
from Kailua. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine has repeatedly rated
Lanikai Beach America’s # 1 beach and this scenic place truly
deserves its name which means “heavenly sea.”
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| MAKAHA BEACH PARK |
 Makaha
Beach Park is located on the western side of the island. It is
one of the better beaches offering good swimming, boadybording
and surfing conditions.
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| MAKAPUU BEACH
PARK |
 Makapuu
Point (and the beach park that's located there) is one of the
spectacular stops on Kalanianaole Highway between Sandy Beach
and Sea Life Park in Waimanalo. You’ve seen the lighthouse on
paintings and postcards. Go there yourself and enjoy the amazing
view from Makapuu lookout on the very southeastern tip of Oahu.
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| MAKUA BEACH |
 If
you’re looking for a quiet place, far away from the crowds, this
is as far as you can get on Oahu. Makua Beach is one of the most
spectacular beaches on the island, simply because of the
surroundings and lack of development.
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| MALAEKAHANA BAY |
 Malaekahana
Bay is a secluded beach located on the northeastern coast of
Oahu between Laie and Kahuku. The bay has a long white-sand
beach, which makes it perfect for beach walks, ball games and
relaxation.
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| MAUNALUA BAY
BEACH PARK |
 Maunalua
Bay, located in Hawaii Kai on Oahu’s south shore, is a favorite
spot among canoe paddlers, boaters, kayakers, fishers and
picnickers. Swimming conditions are rather poor here because the
ocean bottom is shallow and rocky, but the views are nice and
other ocean activities possible.
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| MOKULEIA BEACH
PARK |
 The
38.5-acre (155,804 sq. m) Mokuleia Beach Park on Oahu’s North
Shore features a long stretch of sand beach and a shallow reef
that attracts many swimmers, hikers, bicyclists, surfers, wind
and kite surfers and campers year-round.
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| NANAKULI BEACH
PARK |
 Nanakuli
Beach Park, located in Nanakuli on Oahu’s leeward coast, is a
40-acre park with a long and wide sand beach. It is situated
between two limestone points and right on Farrington Highway.
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| PAIKO BEACH |
 Located
on Oahu’s south shore, Paiko Beach is a narrow strip of sand
that almost disappears at high tide. It is fronted by a shallow
coral reef, so swimming is only fair here. It’s a better spot to
kayak or fish.
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| POKAI BAY BEACH
PARK |
 Because
of its breakwater offshore that blocks high surf, Pokai Bay is
the most protected beach on the leeward coast of Oahu. It is
calm year-round, while other beaches on the leeward coast get
strong surf in the winter months.
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| PUPUKEA BEACH
PARK |
 Pupukea
Beach Park is a marine life conservation area and has several
great spots to play in the water along its narrow 80 acres on
Oahu's North Shore.
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| QUEEN'S SURF
BEACH |
 A
bodyboarders paradise! Walls, the name of the surf break here,
is reserved exclusively to bodyboarders. There's a free outdoor
movie screening each weekend right on the beach and Queen's is
also a popular gathering spot for Honolulu's gay community.
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| SAND ISLAND BEACH
PARK |
 If
you like the flair of an international harbor and the sight of
historic World War II bunkers, then Sand Island State Park is an
interesting place to visit. This beach is definitely not your
tropical dream, but it has character. Located adjacent to the
busy Honolulu Harbor you get a unique view of Waikiki and
Diamond Head in the distance.
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| SANDY BEACH PARK |
 Sandy
Beach Park is located on the Eastern part of Oahu. With its
pounding waves this is one of the best worldwide beaches for
experienced surfers and body borders.
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| SHARK'S
COVE |
 Shark’s
Cove is a lava-rock beach located on the North Shore of Oahu. It
is unique not only because of its spectacular rock formations,
but also because of its diverse marine life.
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| SUNSET BEACH PARK |
 Located
on the North Shore of the island Sunset Beach Park is one of
Oahu's finest beaches for swimming and snorkeling during the
summer when the water is calm. During the winter the beach
becomes a favorite place for surfing.
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| THREE TABLES |
 In
search of a great place for diving, surfing or snorkeling? Three
Tables is ideal for avid watersport lovers. Located on the south
end of Pupukea Beach, this area is known for its three flat
sections of reef which are visible during low tides. Here you
can find an abundance of marine life and good scenery of lava
tubes, ledges and arches.
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| TURTLE BAY |
 The
beach is usually uncrowded and a true gem. It has also been one
of the favorite spots for local fishermen. Access to the beach
has been made a bit complicated by the Turtle Bay Resort and the
nearby golf course, which both cover a lot of ground.
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| WAIALAE BEACH
PARK |
 Waialae
Beach is narrow and sandy with some coral rubble that has washed
ashore. There’s a small man-made island at the east end of the
beach, which was built in 1963 during the construction of the
Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel. A surf site named Razors is
located nearby.
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| WAIKIKI BEACH |
 Waikiki
Beach is Hawaii’s most popular and visited beach. It is located
on the southern part of the island next to Diamond Head. The
beach is two miles long and across from it on the other side of
the street you’ll find many hotels, restaurants, gift shops and
beach bars.
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| WAIMANALO BEACH
PARK |
 Waimanalo
Beach is what most people consider to be paradise. When you
stand on the fine white sand and look down the 5 miles of
palm-fringed beach and at the bright azure ocean, you’ll pinch
yourself to make sure it is not a dream.
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| WAIMEA BAY BEACH
PARK |
 Waimea
Bay is one of the world best know surfing beaches. During the
winter the waves reach the height of 25 feet and more – a fact
that make the beach a home of world’s most spectacular surfing
competitions.
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| YOKOHAMA BAY |
 Keawaula
Beach, better known as Yokohama Bay, is the northernmost beach
on Oahu’s west coast. It is located a short distance just before
the road ends and the hike to Kaena Point, the island’s
northwestern tip, begins.
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