Lonely PlanetOct 30
17 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi
Hitting the beach is one of Hawaii
state park with an entry fee
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- Makena BeachSightpopular for bodyboarding and bodysurfing
- Mākena State ParkPlacestate park with an entry fee
- Puʻu ŌlaʻiSightless crowded beach popular among nudists
- Elsewhere
- Hanauma BaySightHonolulu, United Statesrewards snorkelers with abundant marine life
- WaikikiSuburbHonolulu, United Statesdraws surfers and is a quintessential Hawaiian beach
- Kaimana BeachSightHonolulu, United Statespicturesque beach by Kapiʻolani Park
- Kailua BeachSightKailua, United Statesoffers quieter space with soft sands and aquamarine waters
- KāʻanapaliSightLahaina, United Statessuits swimmers and winter whale watchers
- PapakōleaSightNaalehu, United Statesknown for its unique green sand
- PunaluʻuSightNaalehu, United Statesfeatures a black volcanic shore
- PapohakuSightKaunakakai, United Statesone of the longest white-sand beaches in Hawaiʻi
- Lanikai BeachSightKailua, United Statesgorgeous stretch of sand often more crowded than Kailua
- Bike ShopPlaceKailua, United Statesrents cruisers, mountain bikes, and road bikes
- Kapiʻolani ParkSightHonolulu, United States200-acre park near Kaimana Beach
- Duke Kahanamoku BeachSightHonolulu, United Statesboasts a kid-friendly lagoon
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortHotelHonolulu, United Statesputs on a fireworks show every Friday night
- Moana SurfriderHotelHonolulu, United Stateshistoric hotel for afternoon tea
- Kokonuts Shave Ice & SnacksRestaurantHawaiʻi Kai, United Statesserves rainbow shave ice or acai bowls
- Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle BayHotelKahuku, United Statesoffers limited public parking and beach access
- Sunset BeachSightPupukea, United Statesone of the largest, widest beaches on the North Shore
- ʻEhukai Pillbox HikeTrailPupukea, United States2-mile trek to WWII bunkers overlooking Sunset Beach
- Kāʻanapali BeachSightLahaina, United Statessprawls for 3 miles with turquoise ocean
- Puʻu KekaʻaSightLahaina, United Statessite of a torch-lit cliff diving ceremony
- HuihuiRestaurantLahaina, United Statesoceanfront restaurant with traditional ingredients and contemporary flavors
- Hamoa BeachSightHana, United Statesidyllic spot backed by hala trees