Beaches

Here are the five most beloved beaches on Kaua‘i, as voted by our readers in our 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

We asked our readers to vote for the best beaches on the Big Island—and the results are in.

Sometimes the best sightseeing can be found beneath the sea. Grab a snorkel and a pair of fins and explore the snorkeling spots on Maui that our readers love most.

Stay safe at Hawaiʻi’s beaches with advice from local lifeguards.

The ocean surrounding the Islands is vital to the Islands’ ecosystems, culture and way of life.

The Islands are home to some of the world’s finest beaches. Putting together a list of the best in Hawaiʻi is nearly impossible—so we asked our readers. The results are in.

Nicknamed Electric Beach, Kahe Point offers extraordinary snorkeling on O‘ahu’s West Side.

With glorious, golden shores and crystal-clear waters, Maui’s award-winning beaches embody the coastal beauty and magic that define the island.

Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.

The ocean surrounding Kauaʻi proves that sometimes the best sightseeing can be found beneath the sea. So, grab a snorkel and a pair of fins and check out the snorkeling spots on Kauaʻi that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.

Whether you’re just learning or a seasoned shredder, you’ll get stoked at these Oʻahu surf breaks.

The Hawaiian Islands are famous for their golden shorelines. But here are the top 5 beaches in Hawaiʻi, according to our readers. (Spoiler alert: There’s a new winner!)