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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 |
 On
a regular day, you’ll probably find a throng of
neophyte surfers and bodyboarders along Bellows
Beach Park on southeastern Oahu. Sitting on the
island’s windward coast, Bellows is noted for its
clear waters and gentle breaking waves, which allows
surfers to catch surfs close to the shore.
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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 |
 Raging
waters, towering surf and massive winter waves that
shake the shores. Ehukai Beach Park on Oahu’s North
Shore is a daredevil’s dream, with waves furiously
lapping on the surface and reaching heights of over
40 feet. It’s no wonder the beach is one of the
most famous surf spots in the world.
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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. Because of
the movie, the beach was nicknamed Eternity Beach.
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| HANAUMA
BAY BEACH PARK |
 Ever
fancied swimming amidst some of the world’s rarest
marine wildlife? You can’t get much better than
Hanauma Bay on southeastern Oahu. Named America’s
best beach in 2004, Hanauma is a longtime favorite
among snorkelers and marine enthusiasts.
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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. The 853-acre park
is home to numerous seabirds, including albatrosses
and rare native plants.
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| KAHANA
BAY BEACH PARK |
 Surrounded
on three sides by the majestic Koolau Mountains,
Kahana Bay is one of the best-kept secrets of windward
Oahu. Tourists often pass by the bay on the way
to other attractions, but few are aware of the scenic
treasures that wait inside.
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| KAHUKU
BEACH |
 Quiet,
sunny and spacious, Kahuku Beach is a remote and
uncrowded beach on Oahu's northeastern coast. It's
a long and wide white sand beach with a high limestone
shelf. The shelf and the rocky ocean bottom are
what make swimming tricky, if not impossible, here.
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| KAILUA
BEACH PARK |
 If
you could squeeze Hawaii into a single mile, you’d
probably get something like Kailua Beach Park. Located
on Oahu's windward coast, Kailua gives you the whole
package: soft white sand, towering palms and crystal
clear, turquoise waters. Even the locals never get
tired of this place.
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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, located on Oahu’s windward coast, is
a smaller beach located in Kailua Bay. It is much
less crowded than popular and nearby Kailua Beach,
but with the same postcard-perfect white sands,
turquoise waters and native palms.
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| KANEOHE
BAY BEACH PARK |
 It’s
no stretch to say that Kaneohe Bay Beach Park is
the stuff of Hollywood. This so-called “living postcard”
has provided a scenic backdrop for dozens of popular
movies and TV series, the most notable being
Pearl Harbor, Gilligan’s Island and
50 First Dates.
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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 |
 Four
sandy beaches make up the picturesque Ko Olina Lagoons,
one of the few man-made water bodies in the Hawaiian
Islands. The four lagoons – Hanu, Naia, Kolola,
and Ulua – are shielded from the high surf by large
rock barriers. This makes the water safe to swim
in year-round.
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| KUALOA
REGIONAL PARK |
 Kualoa
is one of Oahu’s “secret” beaches, tucked into a
small peninsula just off of Kamehameha Highway.
One of the Kualoa Park’s biggest attractions is
the view of the nearby Mokolii Island. From the
shore, the island looks a bit like a coolie’s hat,
which has earned it the nickname “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 |
 Laie
Beach Park, located on Oahu’s northeastern coast,
is a white sand beach with waves year-round. To
the left of the surfers’ area is a calm, peaceful
haven perfect for swimming and sunbathing. An offshore
coral reef provides natural protection from the
high surf, keeping the waters safe even for young
swimmers.
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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 |
 With
a name meaning “heavenly sea,” Lanikai Beach is
riddled with high expectations and visitors are
seldom disappointed. Lanikai has gained international
fame as America’s number one beach for several years
running. The dreamlike shores have been repeatedly
immortalized in pictures, postcards, wall calendars
and travel guides.
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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.
However, be aware of strong shorebreaks and rip
currents during the winter. The best swimming is
in the middle of the beach where there is no reef.
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| MAKAPUU
BEACH PARK |
 Conveniently
hidden among rocky cliffs, Makapuu Beach Park is
a scenic refuge for travelers seeking a day of peace
and quiet. This beach is popular among surfers and
bodysurfers. Riptides and powerful waves make for
a very rough ride, perfect for adventure seekers.
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| MAKUA
BEACH |
 Makua
Beach is one of the most secluded and far away beaches
on Oahu. This one-mile white sand beach is conveniently
hidden by majestic green mountains and is sparsely
developed – precisely the same reason why it’s uncrowded
for most of the year. On weekdays, you can even
have this secret spot all to yourself.
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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. If you
want to spend a quiet day away from the crowded
beaches, this is the place to go.
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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. It’s a popular beach among
locals.
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| NANAKULI
BEACH PARK |
 Nanakuli
Beach Park, located 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. Nanakuli Beach gets
high surf and strong currents during the winter
months and this is when swimming is not recommended
here.
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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. Also, surfers paddle out here to reach the
waves of Paikos and other surf spots.
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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,
which means “white shell” in the Hawaiian language,
is a long and narrow stretch of beach with a rocky
shoreline. On each end of the park lie two small
pocket beaches within the rocks – Shark’s Cove and
Three Tables. Both are very popular and fantastic
dive and snorkeling sites.
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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 |
 Sand
Island Beach Park may not be the picture-perfect
tropical beach, but it has other charms that make
it a good place to visit. It used to be an
important location for coastal defense in World
War II. The deserted lookout towers and bunkers
that are still here today are remnants of this
time.
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| SANDY
BEACH PARK |
 With
its pounding waves, Sandy's is one of the best beaches
in the world for experienced bodyborders. However,
if the surf is up, don’t dare to go into the water.
This beach is known as one of the most dangerous
beaches in Hawaii and locals call it “the beach
of broken necks and bones” for a reason.
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| SHARK'S
COVE |
 This
cove got its name from a popular story that says
that the outline of a reef outside the cove looks
like a shark when seen from above. 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, Sunset Beach is one of Oahu's
world-famous big wave surfing beaches, where waves
often reach heights of over 30 feet in the winter
months. Surfing competitions take place here each
year. In the summer, the ocean is a lot calmer and
swimming is possible even for children.
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| THREE
TABLES |
 Three
Tables Beach gets its name from the three sections
of flat reef that appear on the water’s surface
during low tide. These formations make an interesting
backdrop for one of the most attractive beaches
on Oahu’s North Shore. Snorkeling is good here and
you’ll be able to see colorful fish and underwater
lava tubes.
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| TURTLE
BAY |
 Turtle
Bay marks the entrance to the legendary North Shore,
one of the most scenic strips of Oahu's coastline.
The bay is named after the large number of green
sea turtles that used to inhabit the area. Turtle
Bay is good for diving, surfing and snorkeling.
A reef protects the nearshore waters from strong
currents.
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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 nearby Kahala
Hotel & Resort. 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 |
 What
do you call five miles of sloping white sand, hundreds
of towering palms and a boundless turquoise sea?
For visitors, this is paradise. But for the locals
of windward Oahu, it’s Waimanalo Beach Park. Waimanalo
is the kind of place that makes you blink to make
sure you’re not dreaming.
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| WAIMEA
BAY BEACH PARK |
 Waimea
Bay is one of the world’s best-known surfing beaches.
During the winter the waves often times reach heights
of 30 feet and more. Before you get into the water,
obey all signs and warnings on the beach because
there is strong rip current running out at the center
of the bay that can be treacherous.
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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.
This beach is truly off the beaten path.
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