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The Best Hawaii Beaches

November 25, 2009

Tags: BigIsland, Hanauma Bay, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, United States, Waikiki
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The Best Hawaii Beaches

Hawaii is definitely known for its amazing beaches. Your stay in Hawaii will most definitely not be complete without checking and visiting its wonderful beaches. Hawaii offers many breathtakingly awesome beaches; it’s astounding. Whether you plan to do various water activities like swimming, surfing, snorkeling to just lounging around the beach and sun bathe, you can do all of these in Hawaii’s most fabulous beaches

Through this small guide, I will try my best to list down all the best Hawaii beaches for you:

-       Waikiki Beach (Oahu): One of the most famous beaches in Hawaii is the Waikiki beach. The beach has already served as the location of many of the world’s famous and biggest beach parties. It really does deserve its reputation because of its stunning beach and crystal clear waters. Here, you may just lounge around the beach or do any water activities like surfing.

-       Hanauma Bay (Oahu): Hanauma Bay is said to be one of the perfect snorkeling spots in Hawaii. Located in the sunken volcanic crater on Oahu’s southeast coast, the preserved bay is home to rich marine life. Snorkeling here will give you a whole new perspective of Hawaii.

-       Waimea Beach Park (Oahu): Favorite among expert surfers, Waimea is home to the big waves of Hawaii. The waves are at their biggest during winter. It’s astounding to look at the surfers conquering the waves of Waimea Beach. For beginners, it is advisable to visit Waimaea in the summer because the waves are much smaller. During this season, you can try out your skill and practice the art of surfing.

-       Kaanapali Beach (Maui): Kaanapali Beach is reminiscent of Waikiki Beach. It has the clearest of waters. You can just relax, sun bathe and lounge around at this beach. If you want to do various water activities like snorkel and wave jump, you may also do so.

-       Hookipa Beach Park (Maui): Famous among the best wind-surfers, Hookipa Beach is said to be the best place to surf. In the mornings, the beach is usually filled with surfers, while in the afternoons, the beach is owned by the wind-surfers. The best time to surf here is during the wintertime.

-       Hapuna Beach (Big Island):  Hapuna Beach is one of Big Island’s popular beaches. This area has the one of the most amazing white sands and beautiful waves.

-       Kahaluu Beach Park (Big Island): The protected waters of Kahaluu is said to be one of the best snorkeling spots in the Big Island.  Aside from snorkeling, you can also play around the beach and sun bathe.

-       Anini Beach (Kauai): Another snorkeling and swimming spot for you. The Anini Beach is home to the protected offshore reef. The offshore reef allows you to swim and snorkel safely.

-       Poipu Beach Park (Kauai): Offering the most smooth sands, grassy lawns and shallow waters, Poipu Beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and most definitely surfing. It’s hard to learn surfing but once you get the hang out of it, it’s magnificent!