Hawaii Beaches

If you're a beachcomber or like the thought of setting up a hammock to laze away the day in, the Hawaii beaches are among the most beautiful you'll find anywhere in the world.

Trying to find the perfect beach in Hawaii can be a problem though (a good problem to have) because of the sheer number of beach choices.

Before you plan a Hawaii beach visit ask yourself what your goal for the day is.

Do you want to do a little sunworshipping? Are you into scuba diving and snorkeling? Do you like a beach with lots of action and people? Trying to find that perfect secluded beach for a little romance with your wife or husband?

To help you decide which Hawaii beach is best, refer to my handy guide below...

Hawaii Beaches Guide

Waikiki Beach
See the majestic Humpback Whales as they migrate to the warm Hawaiian to give birth before returning to the polar waters in the Spring to feed.

Lanikai Beach - Oahu
The best swimming and snorkeling beach on Oahu. Clean and relatively tame with plenty of palm trees and views to die for.

Hanalei Bay Beach - Kauai
One of the most scenic beaches in Hawaii. This 2 mile beach is great for activites like surfing, windsurfing and bodyboarding. High surf in the winter can be punishing for all but the heartiest surfers.

Wailea Beach - Maui
Great family beach with snorkeling and swimming. Beware of small blue jellyfish that sometimes wash ashore in the tradewinds.

North Shore Beaches - Oahu
Oahu is famous for its' North Shore where you can find some of the best surfing in the world at Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Haleiwa Beach Park.

Kaanapali Beach - Maui
This 3 mile long beach is ringed by hotels, nightlife and shopping. If watersports are your thing definitely checkout Kaanapali for action.

Kapalua Beach Park - Maui
Has been voted the best beach in the world for good reason. Good place for families with small children and occassional whale watching.

Papohaku Beach Park - Molokai
Home of the annual Hawaiian Hula festival this beach doesn't see much traffic most of the year. Good swimming and snorkeling in the more tame summer months.

Salt Pond Beach Park - Kauai
A pristine white sand beach with good swimming and snorkeling and diving for families on calm days and decent surfing during the summer months.

Hulopoe Beach - Lanai
The best swimming beach on Lanai and the only beach on the the South Shore. A popular local beach for local surfing and bodysurfing.