| Waikiki beach is the most popular Hawaiian beach. | | | | waves. Be really careful during these months. |
| It comprises of five small beaches on the | | | | Sunset Beach Park has fabulous waves of 15-20 |
| southern shores of Oahu. The area is normally | | | | feet during winter and a few great swells in the |
| bustling with tourists who want to enjoy the sun, | | | | summer too. Parking here is very limited. |
| swim and may be even learn to surf a little on | | | | Waimea Bay Beach Park has the largest waves in |
| small waves. It’s a great place to be in | | | | the world. Many as high as 30 feet tall. Only the |
| especially if you are into enjoying good crowds. | | | | best surfers can cope here in the winter months. |
| The Waikiki Beach has been recently renovated | | | | Ali’i Beach Park, a little north of Hale’iwa, |
| and now has plenty to offer. You can lodge, shop, | | | | is the only beach suitable for swimming in the |
| dine and play here. | | | | north. Though winter months can be tricky here |
| Waikiki is not the only beach which merits visiting. | | | | too. |
| Infact there are plenty of other beaches you can | | | | South shore |
| choose from. | | | | All the hotels in Honolulu are located on the |
| Windward shore | | | | southern shore. The beaches are often crowded, |
| The Eastern Shore has the best of swimming | | | | though easily accessible and have calm waters. |
| beaches as it is the calmest shore on Oahu. | | | | Ala Moana Beach is downtown Honululu and right |
| Waimanalo Beach is a local secret that most | | | | across the Ala Moana shopping center. Large |
| tourists are not aware of. It is located in the | | | | picnic areas along with tennis courts make it very |
| Waimanalo town and is a native favorite. It is | | | | popular spot among locals. Kids love to swim in |
| nearly two miles of wide strip of white sand. It is | | | | these waters but it is the right place for relaxed |
| among the best swimming locations of the island | | | | picnics. |
| of Oahu. | | | | Hanauma Bay Nature Park located at eastern side |
| Kailua Beach is famous for windsurfing. It’s in | | | | of Hawaii Kai. It’s a sheltered nature reserve |
| the Kailua town. The beach has lovely white sands | | | | in a sunken crater. The volcano is now extinct. |
| and decent waves. The more adventurous can | | | | Non-residents above the age of 13 are charged |
| swim to an off shore island too. | | | | an entry fee of $5 and have to pay $1 for |
| Leeward Shore | | | | parking too. But it is a small price to pay if you |
| Beware: the locals are not too fond of tourists | | | | love snorkeling. The calm and clear water is |
| and several rental cars have been reportedly | | | | shallow and a treat of colorful tropical fishes |
| been broken into. | | | | awaits you. You can enjoy it more, if you get |
| Pokai Bay Beach Park, south of Makaha offers | | | | there early, as it gets really crowded soon and |
| some great swimming on the western shore of | | | | then the water becomes unclear. |
| Oahu. | | | | A steep walk takes you to the water, and if you |
| North shore | | | | cannot manage it you can always take the tram. |
| Beware: this shore is known for its surfing. It is | | | | You can even rent snorkeling gear, if you have |
| really rough during the winters with 30 feet high | | | | not brought your own. |