Top 10 Hawaiian Beaches
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One of the premier vacation spots is the lovely islands of Hawaii. Long a favorite winter getaway, the "Aloha State" offers beautiful beaches, sightseeing tours, the finest in hotels and friendly locals.
There's snorkeling, the great nightlife, and of course the best beaches in the world.
There's snorkeling, the great nightlife, and of course the best beaches in the world.
Papohaku Beach
How about miles of long, straight white sand beach, hundreds of feet wide, completely empty except for skittering crabs and soaring sea birds? Papohaku Beach is as close as you can get to the deserted tropical island of your dreams. Located on the west end of Molokai, which itself is between Oahu and Maui, Papohaku Beach also offers swimming, snorkeling, bodysurfing, body boarding, and surfing. This is the beach where you leave your troubles behind and get away from the world. On this remote beach on this remote island, the only footprints in the sand may be your own.
"A real friend is someone who takes a winter vacation on a sun-drenched beach and does not send a card."
~ Farmer's Almanac
Hanalei Bay Beach, Kauai
Lovely Hanalei Bay on Kauai's North Shore may be the most beautiful beach setting in all of Hawaii. Hanalei is the largest bay on the island of Kauai and nearly a perfect semi-circle of white sand. Behind the beach is an utterly breathtaking backdrop of waterfalls and emerald mountain peaks wrapped in mist, soaring thousands of feet towards the heavens. The beach is two miles long, 125 feet wide, and bordered by the Hanalei River to the east and the Waipa River to the west. The ocean bottom slopes gently to overhead depths, and there are large coral reefs at both ends of the bay. Every ocean recreation activity you can imagine is available, from boating and windsurfing to kayaking up the placid Hanalei River. The bay is very popular with serious surfers. There is a public boat ramp and a 300-foot long pier used for fishing and swimming.The many "no dogs" and "no jumping off the pier" signs are blissfully ignored.
Hanalei Bay: The Beach Just Calls To You
Okay, I want to be in this picture. I want to be one of the lucky few dotting the beach in this beautiful oceanfront. The sun shining down, a bronzed bikini-clad woman strolling past me as I lounge in the chair drinking it all in. Sunglasses perched on my nose, the only sound being wave after wave rolling up and sliding away.
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Hanauma Bay
Quick, close your eyes and try to picture a Hawaiian paradise. Palm trees, a crystal clear sea, warm, moist breezes, warm ocean waves lapping at your feet. Hanauma Bay has all of that. (Um, you can open your eyes again).
Hanauma Bay, Oahu
Pretty and popular, Hanauma Bay is a victim of its own success. Formed thousands of years ago by the flooding of a volcanic crater, this nearly circular bay is home to an amazingly diverse and abundant population of fish life. Hanauma Bay is one of the best and most popular snorkeling and swimming areas in the world. However, excessive swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving have threatened the bay's marine residents. The area's designation as a marine life conservation district in 1967 wasn't enough protection, so in 1990 strict visitor limits were initiated. Hanauma Bay is another of Hawaii's most beautiful bays, but to enjoy its treasures you'll have to plan ahead and arrive early for a visit. Kaanapali Beach
Kaanapali ~ Black Rock Beach, Maui
Lanikai Beach ~ Hawaii Beach Sunset
The otherworldly beauty of a hawaiian beach at nightfall. Lanikai just breaths romance and relaxation.
Lanikai Beach, Oahu
Contrast the evening shot above with the one on the right. Which do you prefer?Considered by many locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii, Lanikai's clear waters, clean, wide beach, and swaying coconut palms also make it a photographer's dream. A mile-long stretch of powdered-sugar sand is perfect for sunbathing. Sparkling turquoise waters sheltered by a wide, protective offshore reef provide ideal swimming conditions. Other popular activities on Lanikai include kayaking, outrigger canoeing, sailing, surfing, and windsurfing. With the twin Mokulua Islands in the distance, Lanikai Beach truly lives up to its translated name of "heavenly sea."
Kapalua Bay Beach
Kapalua Bay Beach, Maui
Golden sand, swaying palms, calm waters. What more can you ask for? It's just another day in paradise on this West Maui pocket beach. Situated between two lava points and bordered by a coconut tree grove, Kapalua is known for its tranquil surf, ideal for the less-than-adventurous swimmer and families with small children. Hulopoe Beach
Hulopoe Beach, Lanai
Formerly known as the "Pineapple Island," where for decades the fruit was grown by the Dole Company, Lanai is now a remote and secluded vacation destination. Hulopoe Beach Park is an exquisite pocket beach at the head of Hulopoe Bay. The shoreline is quite steep, making it fine for swimming. Hulopoe has some of the best snorkeling in all of Hawaii due to the rich variety of colorful fish and stunningly clear water. The waters of Hulopoe Bay are part of the marine life conservation district, so fishing is limited to hook and line from the shore. For romance and intimacy, you won't find a better beach than Hulopoe. Hapuna Beach
Turqoise water and white sand. Volcanic rock and sunny skies. Enough said, right?
Hapuna Beach State Park, Big Island
A one-half mile long band of white sand that is over 200 feet wide in the summer months plus clean, clear water would describe anyone's perfect imaginary beach. In winter, wild, thundering waves pound the shoreline. Fortunately, Hapuna Bay, on the Big Island's west side, is for real and it is the most popular beach on the island. The ivory sands slope gently into a shallow sandbar that extends approximately 25 yards into the ocean. Swimming and boogie boarding conditions are excellent. Abundant fish and coral make for superb snorkeling and the wide beach is just right for frolicking and sunbathing. Ke'e Beach
Ke'e Beach Park, Kauai
Incredible sunsets are synonymous with Ke'e Beach Park. Located literally at the end of the road on Kauai's North Shore between the dramatic Na Pali Coast and Limahuli Stream, the reef lagoon at Ke'e Beach is a favorite snorkeling site. The water is clear and there are tons of colorful reef fish and turtles. Ke'e Beach has a very tropical look with a backshore lushly vegetated by ironwood trees, coconut palms, ti, and guava. "I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm."
~ Anonymous
Poipu Beach, Kauai
Poipu Beach, Kauai
The most popular beach on Kauai's south shore, Poipu Beach is ideal for families. A small boulder breakwater creates a protected pool-like area where children and parents can play and snorkel. Outside the swimming area, the ocean bottom slopes gently to overhead depths. The south shore's bays create year-round ideal wave conditions for body boarders and surfers. The beach is a pretty curve of white sand about 1,000 feet long and 50 feet wide, with plenty of room for sandcastle building or strolling. Sunbathers are occasionally joined by endangered monk seals that come up for a snooze on the shore. Information on Hawaiian vacations
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Hawaii is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth
I know, seeing these beautiful beaches and landscapes makes you want to jump on a plane right now. I am writing this in the dead of winter and I feel the pull of Hawaii.
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