Beaches
Sling Iron at a Hilo Beach Park and Horseshoe Court
Where else in Hawaii can you find family friendly tidepools, comfortable pavilions as well as an official horseshoe court?
Learn Ancient Hawaiian History Along the Sparkling Coast of Lapakahi
Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.
Your Hawaiʻi Beach Safety Guide
How to make sure your beach day goes ... swimmingly.
Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Hanauma Bay Now
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve on Oʻahu reopened on Dec. 2 with new rules and fees.
5 Tips and Tricks for These Popular Hawaiʻi Beaches and Bays
From Waikīkī Beach to Papakōlea Beach and Honolua Bay, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your beach day goes smoothly.
Our Favorite Beach Eats on Every Island
It’s not a beach day in Hawaiʻi without something to snack on.
The 5 Best Beaches on Kauaʻi
From Poʻipū Beach to Hanalei Bay, Kauaʻi has some spectacular beaches; here are the best of the best, according to our readers.
Beaches and Trails are Closed on Oʻahu—So What Can You Do?
Here’s a list of things you can do during this partial island shutdown.
Is it Legal to be Nude at Hawai‘i Beaches?
Want to fill out those tan lines? Then you might want to read this first.
The 5 Best Beaches on Oʻahu
Oʻahu has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
5 Perfect Summer Days by HAWAIʻI Magazine Staff
With summer in full swing, here are five perfect summer day ideas contributed by our own staffers.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
The 5 Best Beaches on Maui
Maui has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Stories Behind 8 Hawaiʻi Towns and Beaches
For anyone who has ever wondered how places like Pearl Harbor and Lanikai got their names.
Your Holoholo Guide to Ala Moana Beach Park
Those in need of some fresh air should make their way to this Honolulu beach park, which is looking lovelier than ever.
10 Must-See Hawaiʻi Beaches
Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.
The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is known for its amazing beaches, and these are the best of the best, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi's Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Makaha.
Admire the View from These Live Hawaii Webcams
Wish you were here? We’ve got the next best thing.
8 Things to Do in Hawaii During the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii, so here are some activities to get you in the holiday mood.
Throw These 6 Hawaii Reads Into Your Beach Bag
Here are our picks of Island-based books perfect for the beach—or anytime.
The 5 Best Maui Beaches
Hawaii has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.
