Beaches in Hawaii

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• Baldwin Beach

  Paia, Maui

  H A Baldwin beach park is the perfect example of mixed-use island-style beach park on Maui's north shore. There is a long white sand beach that stretches nearly 3/4 of a mile and provides a great walking opportunity of a rare hotel-less stretch of sand without crowds. Both ends of the beach harbor protected swim areas with natural break walls. These are our local baby beaches and are well used by locals of all sorts, so best to blend in and enjoy the fun. Keep in mind if people ar

• Ulua and Mokapu Beach Parks

  Wailea, Maui

  One of the best sport to snorkel, dive, or swim on the south side!! Ulua Beack/Mokapu Beach Park complex is comprised of two nice stretches of white sand separated by a bridge of rocks jutting out to sea about 100 yards. Ulua Beach is found on the left side of the rocks and Park. It is a family and dog friendly beach and it is safe for young kids. Ulua Beach is not far from the ritzy shopping center "The Shops at Wailea", where you will find pricy but top quality brand stores, coffee a

• Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park

  Hanalei, Kauai

  This centrally located park in Hanalei town is home to a lifeguarded wide-open and sandy stretch of beach with a grassy park and picnic grounds. Dueling panoramic views of Makahoa Point to the left, and Pu'u Poa Point to the right of the bay are amazing. Sandy bottomed ocean makes for some fun waves for beginner body surfing and body boarding. The grassy park is an added bonus for a shade nap, or some game playing with the kids. AT A GLANC

• Kualoa Regional Park

  Kaaawa, Oahu

  Halfway up the coast toward Oahu's legendary North Shore, Kualoa Regional Park offers breathtaking views, campsites, and a variety of fun land and water activities.AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This park covers 153 acres and is a great destination for families (or anyone!) when visiting the Windward side of Oahu. Almost never busy, you're guaranteed to not have to worry about crowds or difficult parking here. Whether you're stopping by to take

• Chun's reef

  North Shore, Oahu

  Chun's is a reef break located off a beautiful stretch of beach right in the middle of the 7-miles of North Shore surf breaks. In the '60s, local surfer John Chun would often bring his children to surf this spot, as the break in front of his nearby home was dangerous. A friend started calling it "Chun's Reef," and the name stuck. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This is a popular surf break with all levels of surfers. The wide

• Kaena Point (south side)

  Makaha, Oahu

  With a rich spiritual past woven deeply into the history of Hawaiian legend, Kaena Point is a very respected and protected part of the island. It is an unbelievably beautiful stretch of land on the western tip of Oahu, inaccessible by car. The hike to the point provides breathtaking views up and down both sides of the coast. AT A GLANCE: HIGHLIGHTS: This 2.5-mile hike is one of the most beautiful and rural on the island. Since there is no

• Ke Waena Beach access - Pipeline south

  Haleiwa, Oahu

  Beautiful and lesser known Ke Waena beach access is actually at the lifeguard tower to the south of the famous surf break known as "Bonzai Pipeline".. When the world is flooding into the Ehu Kai Beach Park to the north to watch spectacular surfing, they are passing right by this shoreline access unaware that the same beach stretches between the two entry points. A tree-lined uncrowded sweeping expanse of white sand with flat blue horizon reaching as far as the eye can see awai

• Kalama Park - Kailua

  Kailua, Oahu

  Kalama Park, KailuaA gorgeous alternative to Kailua Beach Park, the lesser-known Kalama Park is a small grassy park stretching from North Kalaheo Avenue to the middle of Kailua Bay. Kalama's beach front is a part of the 4-mile stretch of uninterrupted sand that spans the entire Kailua Bay. This green grassy park is small, but affords you an easy access to the part of the beach far removed from the more popular parts of Kailua Beach. A great, easy t

• Mahana Green Sand Beach

  Naalehu, Big Island

  Remote and untamed this beach can be found past the end of South Point Road at the base of Pu'u o Mahana in the district of Ka'u. Accessible on foot or by 4WD only. The hot sunny trek is well worth a visit to experience the world's only green sand beach.AT A GLANCEHighlights: large quiet remote beach with olivine sand Activities: body surfing, swimming depending on ocean conditions. Sun bathing, picnics, walk

• Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke's Beach

  Poipu, Kauai

  This expansive county beach park in the Po'ipu area is the perfect destination for calm ocean conditions and a relaxing beach day. Nearly five and a half acres of grassy lawns with a kids playground, coconut trees, ample shade, and picnic tables with pavilions makes this a great family destination. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: A protective cove creates the calmest ocean access in Po'ipu. Grassy park buffers the beach from t