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Guide To Hawaii Honolulu Beaches
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| Written by Ted Felber |
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The most famous beach in the world, Waikiki Beach, is found here in Honolulu. A two mile stretch of white sand, it has had a recent face lift with nice waterfall features and grassy berms. Of all the Honolulu beaches, it is the prime spot to see and be seen in and a popular place for swimming and surfing lessons.
The most famous beach in the world, Waikiki Beach, is found here in Honolulu. A two mile stretch of white sand, it has had a recent face lift with nice waterfall features and grassy berms. Of all the Honolulu beaches, it is the prime spot to see and be seen in and a popular place for swimming and surfing lessons. Nonetheless, there are many lovely and lesser well known beaches around Honolulu. Just west of Waikiki is the Ala Moana Beach Park, a very popular spot with 76 acres of activities. This is a man made sandy beach and most prefer to swim, wade and sunbathe. If you swim, do watch out for strong currents even at low tide. There are food concessions, lifeguard towers and facilities for tennis and softball. Protected beaches Just east is Magic Island, a small protected lagoon beach which offers great views stretching from the all the way to Diamond Head. Protected by an offshore reef, it is safe for swimming and is kept under lifeguard supervision. Kauai Beach is off Kahala Avenue. A narrow white sand beach, it's safe for snorkeling and swimming, with a nearby reef for protection. Surfers love to surf the breaks in the reef. Of the various Honolulu beaches, Waialae Beach County Park is one of the most popular for weddings. It is close to the 5 star Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Waialea Country Club and is a lovely, golden peninsula with soaring palm trees and beautiful landscaping. Used more for picnicking than for swimming, it offers access to favorite windsurfing areas. The Kuilei Beach is also known as Diamond Head Beach, and is great for surfing, snorkeling and fishing. Because of its shallow coral reef, it's not as popular for swimmers. On Kuhio Beach Park, you can find a statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing. The beach lies within an artificial lagoon and is therefore favored by families with small children. Favorites beyond Waikiki The beaches as described above are closest to Waikiki, but many more surround the island. Some of these are: Kailua Bay, which has three sections: is divided into three sections: Kalama Beach Park, Lanikai Beach, and Kailua Beach Park. Swimmers can enjoy it all year round and it has a flat surface with soft, white sand. It has onshore tradewinds, perfect for kite surfing and windsurfing. This is especially true off Kailua. Here, you can dive or snorkel, kayak or boat to twin islands "the mokes," in local terminology, or to Mokulua if you're up to it. Haleiwa Alii Beach Park is among the most popular of surfing beaches. In the summer, you can get the best swimming in the protected south bay, but be careful of the breakers during low tide. In winter, only surfers are suited to the waves. Makua Beach is undeveloped and is a perfect stretch of land on the island's northwest coast. It may be among the best of Honolulu's beaches, to some. Body boarders love the high surf in winter and spring, and the powerful shore breaks. Snorkelers revel in the marine life that's so colorful on the north end, if you're lucky, you can see a glimpse of the spinner dolphins. These are just a handful of the numerous Honolulu beaches. There are altogether more than 100 on the island, each with its own unique appeal. With so much to choose from, it will take several vacations to explore them all! Author:
Ted Felber is the editor of http://www.enjoyhawaiivacations.com where you get practical tips and suggestions on the best Hawaii attractions, activities, adventure, lodging, travel deals, vacation packages and more. For more information about Honolulu Beaches Click Here. Copyright: you may freely republish this article, provided the text, author credit, the active links and this copyright notice remain intact.
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| Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 November 2009 12:41 ) |