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ALA MOANA BEACH PARK
Ala Moana Beach ParkAla 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. Read More

BAYVIEW BEACH
Bayview BeachIf 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. Read More

BELLOWS BEACH PARK
Bellows Beach ParkOn 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. Read More

DIAMOND HEAD BEACH PARK
Diamond Head Beach parkDiamond 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. Read More

EHUKAI BEACH PARK
Ehukai BeachRaging 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. Read More

HALEIWA BEACH PARK
Haleiwa BeachLocated 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. Read More

HALONA BEACH COVE
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. Read More

HANAUMA BAY BEACH PARK
Hanauma BayEver 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. Read More

HUKILAU BEACH PARK
Hukilau BeachHukilau 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. Read More

KAENA POINT STATE PARK
Kaena PointKaena, 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. Read More

KAHANA BAY BEACH PARK
Kahana Bay 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. Read More

KAHUKU BEACH
Kahuku BeachQuiet, 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. Read More

KAILUA BEACH PARK
Kailua BeachIf 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. Read More

KAIMANA BEACH
Kaimana BeachKaimana 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. Read More

KAIONA BEACH PARK
Kaiona BeachThe 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. Read More

KALAMA BEACH
Kalama BeachKalama 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. Read More

KANEOHE BAY BEACH PARK
Kaneohe Bay BeachIt’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. Read More

KAWELA BAY
Kawela BeachKawela 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. Read More

KOKOLOLIO BEACH PARK
Kokolioko BeachKokololio 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. Read More

KO OLINA LAGOONS
Koolina LagoonsFour 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. Read More

KUALOA REGIONAL PARK
Kualoa ParkKualoa 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.” Read More

KUHIO BEACH
Kuhio BeachKuhio 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. Read More

KUILEI CLIFFS BEACH PARK
Kuilei BeachKuilei 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. Read More

LAIE BEACH PARK
Laie BeachLaie 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. Read More

LAIE POINT STATE WAYSIDE PARK
Laie PointLaie 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. Read More

LANIKAI BEACH PARK
Lanikai BeachWith 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. Read More

MAKAHA BEACH PARK
Makaha BeachMakaha 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. Read More

MAKAPUU BEACH PARK
Makapuu BeachConveniently 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. Read More

MAKUA BEACH
Makua BeachMakua 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. Read More

MALAEKAHANA BAY
Malaekahana BayMalaekahana 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. Read More

MAUNALUA BAY BEACH PARK
Maunalua BeachMaunalua 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. Read More

MOKULEIA BEACH PARK
Mokuleia BeachThe 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. Read More

NANAKULI BEACH PARK
Nanakuli BeachNanakuli 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. Read More

PAIKO BEACH
Paiko BeachLocated 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. Read More

POKAI BAY BEACH PARK
Pokai BeachBecause 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. Read More

PUPUKEA BEACH PARK
Pupukea BeachPupukea, 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. Read More

QUEEN'S SURF BEACH
Queens BeachA 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. Read More

SAND ISLAND BEACH PARK
Sand Island BeachSand 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. Read More

SANDY BEACH PARK
Sandy BeachWith 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. Read More

SHARK'S  COVE
Shark's CoveThis 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. Read More

SUNSET BEACH PARK
Sunset Beach ParkLocated 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. Read More

THREE TABLES
Three Table BeachThree 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. Read More

TURTLE BAY
Turtle Bay BeachTurtle 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. Read More

WAIALAE BEACH PARK
Kahala BeachWaialae 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. Read More

WAIKIKI BEACH
Waikiki BeachWaikiki 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. Read More

WAIMANALO BEACH PARK
Waimanalo BeachWhat 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. Read More

WAIMEA BAY BEACH PARK
Waimea BayWaimea 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. Read More

YOKOHAMA BAY
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. Read More

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