Beaches
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!)
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
The award highlights the highest-rated beaches, as rated by travelers who have visited and shared their tips and experiences.
Here’s what you should do if you've only got 48 hours on the Garden Isle.
The biggest surf of the year hit Hawaiʻi’s shores in the winter.
From Hanalei to Hale‘iwa, you'll want to book mark these destinations because Hawai‘i’s oceanside towns offer more than just beautiful beaches.
Kāʻanapali Beach was named the best place for snorkeling on the Valley Isle in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Here are the five of your favorite Oʻahu beaches, as voted on by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Here are eight reasons to get up early on vacation.
Here are some of the best places to dive in on Oʻahu, according to our readers.
Some of the best beaches for swimming and frolicking are on Oʻahu’s south shore.
