| True to its name which means "royal sea" or | | | | kayaking into the island either. |
| "heavenly sea," Lanikai Beach is paradise located | | | | If you're into windsurfing, trade winds here make |
| on the windward coast of Oahu. Imagine a-half | | | | the perfect windsurfing condition. |
| mile long strip of silk soft sand lapped by calm | | | | However, since Lanikai Beach sits in a secluded |
| turquoise waters, tall palm trees swaying in the | | | | location without parking space and with little |
| breeze, endless sunshine, and twin islands as | | | | facilities, visitors go to Kailua instead. That it is |
| though floating on the sea. Imagine water so clear | | | | almost bare of facilities is both a downside and an |
| you can see fishes swimming below its surface. | | | | upside. On the downside, visitors don't get the |
| Locals consider this the best swimming beach in | | | | comfort of having immediate access to |
| the island. Photographers and models seek this | | | | restrooms, showers, and parking lot. On the |
| place for their photo shoots. | | | | upside, the beach is free of usual tourist crowds. |
| Add to its scenic beauty, Lanikai Beach is has no | | | | With its relaxed atmosphere, you can immerse |
| rip currents, no steep drop offs and is sheltered | | | | yourself in Lanikai's Edenic beauty in complete |
| from surfs by an offshore reef. Safe for | | | | serenity. |
| swimming for the entire family, it's no wonder | | | | Services and amenities: no lifeguards, no facilities, |
| why locals choose Lanikai as the best beach for | | | | no fresh water, shady areas |
| swimming. | | | | 5 Unique Things about Lanikai Beach |
| Free of stream run-offs, the waters are perfectly | | | | - Lanikai topped Stephen Leatherman a.k.a. Dr. |
| clear. Snorkel the clear turquoise waters and you'll | | | | Beach's 1996 top ten list of best beaches in the |
| find a colorful company consisting of tropical | | | | US. |
| fishes, sea turtles, and other sea creatures. Or | | | | - It is a mile away from the twin islands of |
| you can rent a kayak (with clear bottom, if you | | | | Mokulua. |
| like to watch fishes while you paddle) to the | | | | - This beach is voted by locals to be the best |
| islands of Moku Nui and Moku Iki, two noted bird | | | | swimming beach in the island. |
| sanctuaries. Moku Nui, the larger island, has a small | | | | - The postcard-perfect beach is one of most |
| beach where visitors also swim and picnic. | | | | sought locations for photographic and commercial |
| However, since the islands are subject to high | | | | ads. World-renown photographers with their |
| surfs, you should take extra care when walking | | | | models are often seen here. |
| the shores on the windward side of the islands. If | | | | - Lanikai Beach fronts an upper-class residential |
| you're no expert swimmer, don't venture | | | | area. |