Beaches
12 Tips on Spending the Day at Hanauma Bay on Oʻahu
Here’s how to make the most of your day at this protected nature preserve in East Honolulu.
The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Oʻahu in 2023
Snorkeling is a fave pastime among locals and visitors alike—and here are some of the best snorkeling spots on Oʻahu, according to our readers.
13 Best Places to Picnic in Hawaiʻi
From botanical gardens to quiet beaches, these spots are perfect for eating outdoors.
The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Maui in 2023
Maui has some of the best snorkeling in Hawaiʻi—and here are the spots HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.
Three Hawaiʻi Beaches Make Dr. Beach’s Top 10 for 2023
Beaches on Oʻahu, Maui and Kauaʻi made the annual list—but not at the top.
Things to Do on Kauaʻi's North Shore
Here's what to do on Kauaʻi's North Shore if you only have two days.
Get Snorkel and Ocean Safety Tips from a Hawaiʻi Boat Captain and Crew
Your beginner’s guide to snorkeling in Hawaiʻi.
The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi in 2023
Find out which beaches around the Islands HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.
Breathtaking Places to Catch a Maui Sunset
From the summit of Haleakalā to the beaches in Kāʻanapali, here’s where to venture for magical golden hour views on the Valley Isle.
The Eddie Aikau Surf Contest is a Go for Wednesday
Thousands tuned in 2016—the last time the competition was held. Here’s how you can watch it this year.
Check Out These 6 Family-Friendly Beaches in Hawaiʻi
From Hanauma Bay on Oʻahu to Poʻipū Beach on Kauaʻi, here are six family friendly beaches we recommend.
10 Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Hawaiʻi Beaches
From cute towels and trendy bucket hats to page-turning beach reads, these gifts will be a hit with any self-proclaimed beach bum.
How (And Where) To Watch the Massive Waves on Oʻahu's North Shore
The season of XXL surf is upon us, so here's how you can watch the gigantic winter swells on Oʻahu.
Tips on How To Get To Lanikai Beach on Oʻahu
All without getting a parking ticket or annoying the residents.
How to Make the Most Your One Day on Maui
Your guide to where to eat, what beaches to visit and how to relax on the Valley Isle with just 24 hours.
Get Beach Safety Tips from a Veteran Hawaiʻi Lifeguard
Sam Fisher, a longtime lifeguard on Oʻahu’s North Shore, shares what to bring to the beach, where to see turtles and how to not be a kook.
Two Hawaiʻi Beaches Make Dr. Beach’s Top 10 for 2022
Oʻahu’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Maui’s Wailea Beach are on the list—but not at the top.
The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Kauaʻi in 2022
It wouldn’t be a trip to Kauaʻi without exploring what’s beneath the sea. Check out the snorkeling spots that HAWAI’I Magazine readers love the most.
Camping at this Popular Oʻahu Beach is Suspended to Protect Green Sea Turtles
Overnight camping at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimānalo will once again be closed this summer to look after nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi in 2022
The list of extraordinary beaches in Hawaiʻi could be endless, but here are the Top 5 beaches throughout the Islands as voted by our readers.
These Four Hawaiʻi Beaches Made Tripadvisor's Top 10 List
Can you guess which?
Do These 4 Oʻahu Activities Instead of Popular Attractions
Trade Waikīkī Beach for White Plains, and more.
