Beaches in Hawaii

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• Keawakapu Beach

  Wailea, Maui

  This long stretch of white sand is ideal for families looking for a little relaxation on one of Maui's most beautiful beaches. You will find amazing views of neighboring islands Kaho'olawe, Molokini, and Lanai jutting up from aqua marine waters. Small outcroppings of rocks and coral make for decent snorkeling around the northern tip of the beach. The south end of the beach picks up most southern and western swells if big enough, and can create a great left reef break that requires some

• Kamaole II Beach Park

  Kihei, Maui

  The most hidden of the three Kamaole beach parks, about half-a-mile south from Kamaole I, this beach is just as gorgeous but about half the size of its northern neighbor. Many people drive by unaware of Kamaole II's existence as a small sign marks its location, and only roadside parking is available. The beach is backed by dunes of soft light sand and you must cross the dunes to reach the beach, removing you further from the hustle of the roadway. There are several marked paths and smal

• Sugar Beach

  Kihei, Maui

  The longest continuous stretch of sand on the whole island, this beach has fantastic views of nearby islands of Kaho'olawe, Molokini and Lanai, and a gently sloping expanse of sand that is perfect for walking and jogging. It is home to two Hawaiian canoe clubs, one of which does "guest paddle" programs for visitors. Sugar Beach continues the sand expanse that is Ma'alaea beach and spans from the junction of routes 30 and 310 (North Kihei Road) south to South Kihei Road turn-of

• Ma'alaea Beach

  Maalaea, Maui

  A great, remote, but easily accessible stretch of Ma'alaea Beach is the home of the oceanfront portion of the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge itself spans 691 acres of wetlands and is the home of many endangered bird species as well as a nesting ground for the Hawaiian hawksbill turtle along its beachfront. The ocean is often very calm here, but it can be windy during the trade-wind days.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Bird-watching, coastal wildli

• Pupukea Beach Park

  Haleiwa, Oahu

  A sweet little beach and snorkel area that is often overlooked as it sits between two much more popular parks on Oahu's North Shore. Pupukea is also referred to as "Three Tables" because of the 3 flat rock formations a short distance out in the ocean. This beach is seldom crowded due to the larger and more popular beaches of the North Shore drawing the crowds.AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: Lesser known and not very crowded beach, with

• Kahalu'u Beach Park

  Keauhou, Big Island

  This small and grey sanded beach is the most popular in the Kailua-Kona-Keauhou coastal corridor. The abundance of clear calm waters and the extensive reef system filled with colorful fish make it the perfect spot for snorkeling for everyone.AT A GLANCEHighlights: The most popular beach along the Kona coast.. Some of the best snorkeling available along the Kona Coast.Activities: snorkeling swimming depending

• Kealia Beach

  Kapaa, Kauai

  Kealia is on the outskirts of Kapa'a town and represents the best wild and open beach on the Eastside. The natural beauty of this area is apparent once you walk out on the sands of this undeveloped shore. Kealia is the "go-to" beach for locals and Eastside vacationers alike for swimming, running and sunning. A long paved oceanfront pedestrian path links this beach to coastal scenery galore. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLI

• Shipwrecks Beach aka Keoniloa Beach

  Poipu, Kauai

  Soft sands stretch out wide welcoming you to one of the largest undeveloped beaches in the Po'ipu resort region. The Keoniloa Bay and Beach, also known as "Shipwrecks", has a forested edge and a small cliff that reaches out into the ocean for a striking scenic backdrop. A small county park wayside adjacent to the parking has great amenities and grassy lawn to take a shade break or simply picnic. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Wild and

• Polo Beach

  Makena, Maui

  If you want to experience a day at a resort setting with great sunny weather, fantastic views and easy ocean access, then this could be your South Maui beach of choice. Polo Beach is a county wayside beach park nestled between the Polo Beach Club condominiums and the Fairmont Kealani Hotel, and is on the land provided by the Wailea Community Association as a public beach access. Rows of blue beach umbrellas fronting the gleaming white Kealani hotel complex invoke comparisons to the beac

• Holoholokai Beach

  Mauna Lani, Big Island

  What this small beach park lacks in a sandy shoreline, it makes up in gorgeous ocean and mountain vistas, shady picnic areas, public restrooms with handicapped parking and picnic tables. In addition, there is a public beach trail that allows access to the sandy shoreline beach areas fronting the Fairmont Orchid Resort. In addition, visitors to this beach are welcome to take the short self-guided tour though the Puako Petroglyph Park located at the north edge of the parking lot. Th