Beaches
Take a Virtual Tour of Maui's West Coast Beaches
From DT Fleming Beach to Launiupoko Beach Park, Maui’s west side has too many beautiful beaches to choose from.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP62
North Shore lieutenant lifeguard Kyle Foyle joins Cat and Kevin this week to discuss ocean safety and injury prevention when visiting Hawaiʻi beaches.
Lifeguards Now Working Longer Hours on Oʻahu
The extended hours will help keep beaches safer.
Listen to Our Ultimate Summer Beach Playlist for 2021
Our staff picked the most summer-y tunes to get your in the mood for your next Hawaiʻi vacation.
See How Kaua‘i Artists Turned Marine Debris into Art
The third annual “Washed Up” art show will be on display through July 2.
The 5 Best Surfing Spots on Oʻahu in 2021
If you're just getting your sea legs—or are an experienced tube hound—here are the five best surfing spots on Oʻahu, according to our readers.
Your Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreens in Hawaiʻi
Protect yourself from the sun and protect our reefs with this handy-dandy guide on reef-safe sunscreens.
Hāpuna Beach is No. 1 on Dr. Beach’s 10 Best Beaches for 2021
Only one other beach in Hawaiʻi—Duke Kahanamoku Beach on Oʻahu—made the annual Top 10 list.
Kahaluʻu Beach Park in Kona Closed for Coral Spawning
From May 28 to June 5, the popular bay on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed to help the vulnerable cauliflower coral.
The 5 Best Beaches on Oʻahu in 2021
Oʻahu has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Hawaiʻi Island Beaches in 2021
From Hāpuna Beach to Makalawena Beach, Hawaiʻi Island is home to a wide variety of pristine shorelines, and here are a few of our favorites.
The 5 Best Kauaʻi Beaches in 2021
Dotted along the entire coastline of Kauaʻi are some of the finest beaches in the state, and here the five HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love most.
The 5 Best Maui Beaches in 2021
Maui has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi in 2021
Find out which beaches around the Islands HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.
Give Back on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation with Mālama Hawaiʻi
Working in conjunction with hotels across the state, Mālama Hawaiʻi gives visitors a chance to care for the Islands—and get sweet deals.
Learn to Glide Over the Ocean with a Foil Board Invented on Maui
It's not just for the pros.
Discover Hidden Hawaiʻi Island
As it turns out, there are still things you can’t find on the Internet—and a lot of them happen to be on Hawai‘i Island.
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.
