{"id":123806,"date":"2025-05-06T10:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/?p=123806"},"modified":"2025-05-13T04:12:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:12:00","slug":"top-10-beaches-in-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/top-10-beaches-in-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Beaches in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From hidden coves to iconic surfing meccas, Hawaii\u2019s beaches are as diverse as the islands themselves. Whether you&#8217;re looking for calm, kid-friendly lagoons or dramatic waves, here are ten of the best beaches to explore \u2014 with practical info like parking and local tips included.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Lanikai Beach \u2013 Oahu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise views, swimming, kayaking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Limited street parking in nearby residential areas; arrive early<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Powdery white sand and calm turquoise water make Lanikai, on the east coast if the island in Kailua, a dream beach. The offshore Mokulua Islands are popular with kayakers. You won&#8217;t find any facilities, so pack a lunch and your sunscreen. And prepare for unmatched beauty and the perfect shot to make your friends at home jealous.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123807\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123807\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123807\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2271342871-2048x1455.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lanikai Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>2. Hanalei Bay \u2013 Kauai<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scenic views, beginner surfing, paddleboarding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Available near Black Pot Beach Park; fills up quickly in high season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This massive crescent bay is backed by lush cliffs and waterfalls. Gentle waves in summer make it ideal for water activities; the winter surf draws in experienced surfers. If you&#8217;re a &#8216;Set Jetter&#8217;, you&#8217;ll recognize the area from South Pacific and George Clooney&#8217;s The Descendants.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123808\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123808\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123808\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-1536x1073.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1662610465-2048x1431.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanalei Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>3. Wailea Beach \u2013 Maui<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Luxury beach day, snorkeling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Public lot with limited spaces near the Four Seasons; some overflow street parking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set between upscale resorts, Wailea offers golden sand, clear water, and excellent snorkeling conditions. Well-maintained with showers, restrooms, and paved paths. Plus, lots of places nearby to eat or shop if you get tired of the sun. But bring your wallets because the area can be pricey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Punalu\u02bbu Black Sand Beach \u2013 Big Island<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turtle spotting, unique scenery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ample and free; easy access<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The black sand is made of basalt from lava flows. Hawaiian green sea turtles often sunbathe here. Please watch from a distance. Swimming is not ideal due to rocky bottom and strong currents.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123809\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123809\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123809\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2553841433-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green sea turtle<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>5. H\u0101puna Beach \u2013 Big Island<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bodyboarding, long beach walks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large paid lot ($5 for non-residents); facilities available<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of Hawaii\u2019s largest white sand beaches, with room to spread out. There are lifeguards which is helpful because the surf can get rough at times. When it\u2019s calm, though, the swimming is perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123810\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123810\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123810\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-1536x745.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1280806438-2048x993.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hapuna Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>6. Po\u02bbip\u016b Beach \u2013 Kauai<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Families, snorkeling, beginner swimmers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free public lot across the street; restrooms and showers on-site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A natural sandbar creates a protected shallow area ideal for kids. Monk seals sometimes nap on the shore. Snorkeling is good near the rocks. Come around sunset to see the sea turtles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach \u2013 Oahu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First-time visitors, swimming, people-watching<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paid lots and garages throughout Waik\u012bk\u012b; can be pricey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iconic and bustling, Waik\u012bk\u012b is great for a fun, accessible beach day with rental options, dining, and calm surf for learners. Rent a chair and a surf board and join the masses enjoying the easy waves. As the sun goes down, get a Mai Tai at one of the beach bars, like the famous Duke&#8217;s at the Outrigger Hotel, and enjoy live music and people watching.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123812\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123812\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-123812\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2131740695-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waikiki Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>8. Makena Beach (Big Beach) \u2013 Maui<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scenic beauty, bodyboarding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Two lots with a short walk to the beach; facilities available<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wide, undeveloped, and dramatic, Makena feels wild and pristine. Strong shore break makes it less ideal for small kids but exciting for experienced beachgoers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Ke\u2019e Beach \u2013 Kauai<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Snorkeling, sunsets, access to Kalalau Trail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Requires reservation; shuttle available from Princeville<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Located at the end of the road on Kauai\u2019s North Shore, Ke\u2019e is framed by cliffs and reef-protected shallows \u2014 perfect for calm water and Insta shoots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Ehukai Beach (Pipeline) \u2013 Oahu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Best For:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Surf watching, seasonal lagoon play<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small beach park lot; overflow street parking available<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Why It\u2019s Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Home to the world-famous Banzai Pipeline, this beach is legendary for its monstrous winter surf. In calmer months, a <\/span>seasonal lagoon forms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the sand near the shore, offering a shallow, sheltered area that\u2019s ideal for <\/span>children and local dogs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Swimming is <\/span>not<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safe in winter \u2014 the waves are world-class and dangerous \u2014 but it\u2019s a can\u2019t-miss for beach lovers, big wave surfers, and the photographers that love them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter your style of beach day you&#8217;re looking for, whether it&#8217;s relaxing with a book, chasing waves, or snorkeling with sea turtles, Hawaii has a spot for you. Just remember to check surf conditions, respect marine life, and always leave no trace.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From hidden coves to iconic surfing meccas, Hawaii\u2019s beaches are as diverse as the islands themselves. Whether you&#8217;re looking for calm, kid-friendly lagoons or dramatic waves, here are ten of the best beaches to explore \u2014 with practical info like parking and local tips included. 1. 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