Diamond Head Beach Park
Beach Road, Waikiki
Swimming, board surfing, and diving One of the best
windsurfing spots on the island.
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Ehukai Beach
North Shore
Watch the winter surf contests and if experienced, try
out the waves! Good for picnicking.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Honolulu, South Shore
Marine reserve located inside of a sunken volcanic crater.
Come snorkeling and see tropical fish and other sea creatures.
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Kailua Beach Park
Windward Oahu
White sandy beach with good swimming all year-round.
Excellent windsurfing spot on Oahu.
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Ko Olina Lagoons
Leeward Oahu
Beautiful lagoons with good snorkeling and swimming.
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Kualoa Beach Park
Kaneohe, Windward Oahu
Calm, shallow waters so you can wade to an offshore
island. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
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Makaha Beach
Makaha, West Oahu
Golden sand beach good for swimming and snorkeling during
the summer. International competition level surfing spot.
Good snorkeling in the Makaha Caves, a series of underwater
arches and caverns.
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Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Kahuku, East Oahu
White sandy beach with a wood park in the background.
Wade to the offshore Moku 'Auia Island, a state-owned bird
sanctuary during low tide.
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Pokai Bay Beach Park
Leeward Oahu
One of the safest swimming spots on the leeward side
of the island.
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Sandy Beach
South Shore
Advanced surfers only because of strong currents and
undertow. High surf during the winter.
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Sunset Beach
North Shore
A popular beach with the local Hawaiian people. Advanced
surfing and body boarding.
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Waikiki Beach
South Shore
The most popular beach for tourists with a white sand
beach for sunbathing and canoe rides, diving, sailing, swimming,
snorkeling, and beginning surfing.
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