which is the nicest beach in hawaii
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- To submit your pick for the 10 Best Beaches in Hawaii, click here. Lanikai Beach, Oahu Considered by many locals to be the best swimming beach in Hawaii, Lanikai’s clear waters, clean, wide beach, and swaying coconut palms also make it a photographer’s dream.
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Which is better, Waikiki or The Big Island? I have been to the BI last year and in a week going to Oahu for the first time. The BI is nice if you want beauty, volcanoes, rainforest and waterfalls. It does not have many nice beaches since the island is so volcanic and rocky. If I were you, I would do both islands.
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Current conditions at Hanalei Bay With over two miles of clean, white sand bordering its inner margin and a backdrop of waterfalls and mountains peaks ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 feet high, Hanalei Bay is considered by many visitors and residents to be the most beautiful beach setting in Hawaiʻi.
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- 1 Kailua Beach is often cited as Hawaii's best, and for good reason. 2  The beach is nearly 3 miles long, a large portion having soft light colored sand, and offers more activities than any other: swimming, windsurfing, kite-boarding, kayaking, boogie boarding and occasionally surfing.
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- Kaihalulu Beach, Oahu. Kaihalulu Beach (see more photos, view panorama) is located east of the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. The beach doesn't see many visitors mainly because it's not a good beach for water activities such as swimming.
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Great Beaches! This golden crescent beach, located within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, is the windsurfing capital of the Big Island. There are a lot of other great activities that are available here on Kona’s “Gold Coast” as well.
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Best Snorkeling in Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's south shore is also home to several good snorkeling sites, including Lawa'i Beach, which is also known as Beach House Beach. Although this area does not have the best reef system, it is teeming with lively tropical fish and the waters are usually clear and calm, especially in the summer months.
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Hawaii Beaches Hawaii Beaches. If you come to Hawaii for the beaches, then you will not be disappointed. Hawaii beaches are among the most beautiful and exotic in the world. We have long stretches of soft white sand caressed by warm blue water. We also have black sand, green sand, and red sand beaches. We have beaches where waterfalls cascade into the ocean from sea cliffs, and beaches made of millions of tiny, round pebbles. We have calm beaches were babies like to play, and we have some of the mightiest waves the world has ever seen.
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- Lanikai Beach: Lanikai means heavenly sea in the Hawaiian language. And at Lanikai Beach that is exactly what you will find. Warm turquoise green waters brush up against a fine sand beach while gentle trade winds offer a cool relief from the hot Hawaiian days.
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Is Kailua Hawaiiâs Next Waikiki? Uh oh, it looks like there's a fight brewing in Hawaii. Kailua, a small, beachside town on the island's windward side, is increasingly becoming popular with tourists, much to the chagrin of many local residents. Post by My Kailua. Kailua is best known for its gorgeous white sand beaches and quaint charm.
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Red Sand Beach Red Sand Beach on Kaihalulu Bay is a pocket beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii on Kaʻuiki Head.
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7 Wonders Of The World That Are Actually Right Here In Hawaii The southernmost point in the United States is memorable not just for its location, but for the natural wonders you will find there. On the southernmost tip of Hawaii Island is Papakolea, a green sand beach so unique that you will only find one other spot with this iconic sand on the planet.
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In Waikoloa, History and Culture Meet Tropical Paradise ʻAnaehoʻomalu, or A-Bay, is the picturesque beach and recreation area located at Waikoloa Beach Resort. It’s the perfect spot to sip a tropical cocktail and watch the sunset or experience one of the many ocean activities available to sea lovers.
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- Its mile long beach of fine white sand and surfless, turquoise water is perfect for a beach day with the kids and for enjoying the view of the world famous Mokulua Islands, about a mile off shore. The beach cove on one of the small islands and the surf between the two are big draws to kyakers and surfers.
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The 3 best (and most colorful) Big Island beaches Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. Punalu’u beach is the most famous black sand beach on Hawaii. It is even known as ‘Black Sand Beach’. Punalu’u is the most expansive and easily accessible black sand beach on the Big Island, and well-suited for seeing turtles, sunbathing, coastal hikes or a nice picnic.
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Most Romantic Hotels in Hawaii Kahala, Oahu, Hawaii. A 10- to 15-minute drive from Waikiki Beach, on the nearly isolated beach of a posh Honolulu suburb, the intimate Kahala Hotel has been Oahu's premier romantic choice since it opened in 1964. Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton honeymooned here, hiding from the paparazzi in a private cabana.
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Evening Volcano Explorer - Black Sand Beach, Night Lava Viewing & Wine Tasting Instant Confirmation A convenient, comfortable way to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National park at dusk. Visit the black sand beach at Punalu'u and hike through a vibrant nature reserve en route to the highlight of the day, the splendid Kilauea Volcano! Duration (incl. transportation): 12 - 13 hour(s)
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- Kailua Beach. Kailua Beach been voted the Best Beach in America in several different surveys, with special attention to it’s walking aspect. The 3 miles of beautiful fine, soft white sand along this crescent shaped bay borders the clear turquoise waters which have a consistent year round temperature of about 75 degrees F (25 C).
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21 Secret Peaceful Spots on Maui Oneloa Beach. You’ve come all this way to Maui, and it’s no surprise that you want to find a piece of sandy paradise to call your own. In fact, on Maui, you actually don’t need to battle the mobs to make this dream come true! Oneloa Beach is one of Maui’s most remote and in-the-know beaches on the island. The beach offers warm and soft sand, the sunshine and calm waters (it’s best to come before the afternoon winds kick up though).
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Best Place to Stay in Kauai - 35' from the Surf - Poipu, Hawaii Located 35 feet from the surf, my Poipu condo is one of the best places to stay on the Island of Kauai. It has the best close up ocean views on the entire Island.
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25 of the Coolest Beaches in the World Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. As one of the most famous beaches in the world Waikiki can certainly get quite crowded, especially considering how short it is. In spite of that, however, it provides some amazing views of Diamond Head and Honolulu.
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- Kaanapali Beach: West Maui's signature beach, Kaanapali Beach offers three miles of white sand. Easy walking access from all Kaanapali hotels, this was named America's Best Beach in 2003.” Puu Kekaa, also known as Black Rock, on the northernmost section of the beach is excellent for snorkeling.
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Which is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit? [Oahu:6 Maui:8 Kauai:7 Big Island:10] The Kona coast of the Big Island tends to have the clearest water and offers the best snorkeling in Hawaii. Maui and Kauai both have several prominent snorkeling locations, although Kauai’s best snorkeling is more subject to ocean conditions.
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- At the end of Maui's Road to Hana lies Kaihalulu Beach, with its magnificent red sand beach. It's no surprise as to where the color comes from, either – the beach is surrounded by red cliffs, and the contrast of the blue water against the colorful landscape is simply stunning.
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Lanikai Beach â One of Oahuâs Most Beautiful Beaches Lanikai Beach is located on the southeast side of Oahu just below Kailua Beach Park and above Waimanalo Beach Park. I think it’s a little bit tricky to find as a first time visitor because all the private homes obstruct the view of the beach from Mokulua Drive which parallels the beach.