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 OAHU'S 112 MILES OF BEACHES From the powerful, pounding winter waves of the North Shore to the gentle shore break of Waikiki, whether you're sunbathing or snorkeling, splashing or swimming, windsurfing or boardsurfng, or just building sandcastles, there is a beach for you somewhere along Oahu's 112 miles of beaches. Water temperatures range from 75 to to 80 Fahrenheit year-round. The South Shore coastline is known for its many family beaches. Outings such as snorkeling, tide pooling and swimming are great recreational activities. Ala Moana Beach is the most popular among locals. Weekends, holidays and summer months find the 76-acre park bustling with tennis players, joggers, rollerbladers, large groups of picnickers, kite flyers, fishermen, sunbathers, swimmers and surfers. Waikiki Beach along the shoreline of Waikiki is actually a collection of contiguous beaches. One of the most popular areas is Kuhio Beach, which includes a low retaining wall constructed to keep sand from eroding. HONOLULU HOTELS The West Shore (leeward side) has many spectacular beaches. This coast is known for offshore fishing spots. Winter months see the large waves, which reach heights of more than 15 feet. As seen in Elvis Presley’s movie, Blue Hawaii, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve’s white sandy beach stretches 2,000 feet and is lined with coconut trees. Sandy Beach is one of the premier bodysurfing spots on Oahu. It is 1,200-feet-long, with a bottom that drops abruptly eight- to 10-feet immediately offshore. On days with extremely big waves, most common during summer months, the sand erodes to form a steep shore, causing a strong and forceful backwash. When big west or north swells are running, waves at Makaha Beach provide some of the most spectacular and dangerous surfing found anywhere in the world. Winter months find a lot of shoreline erosion due to the heavy surf. But with summer, the sand returns, creating a beautiful, wide beach and ocean conditions great for swimming and snorkeling. Nanakuli Beach is divided into two sections, Piliokahe and Kalanianaole, with a small Hawaiian homestead separating the two sections. The Piliokahe section is situated on a sea cliff above a small cove. The Kalanianaole section is the most popular section. The beach is 500 feet long and 125 feet wide. The water is calm during the summer, making this a popular diving spot for novices. Also known as Keawaula Beach and Puau Beach, Yokohama Bay is a great place for picnicking, hiking and shore fishing. The surf is calm during the summer, and is a popular spot for snorkeling, diving, swimming and shell collecting. The North Shore is best known for its world-class surfing and huge winter swells. During the winter months, waves reach heights of 25 – 30 feet. The summer months are in contrast with calm, flat conditions perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Ehukai Beach Park provides access to three popular surfing areas: Ehukai Beach Park, Pipeline and Banzai. Ehukai Beach Park is known for its high winter surf, drawing dedicated body boarders and surfers. Strong winter waves make surfing competitions legendary at Pipeline and Banzai Beach. Ideal for diving, snorkeling and surfing, Pupukea Beach has two major areas which are easily accessible: Shark’s Cove and Three Tables. The best snorkeling is found near the tables, where fish and sea life are abundant. Sunset Beach is known for its huge surf. With waves reaching 15-20 feet from September to April, swimming is only safe during the summer months. Waimea Bay is the world-famous home of the biggest waves for surfing. During the summer months, leisurely swimmers enjoy the placid, crystal blue waters of the bay, while winter months attract world-class body boarders and surfers. The East Shore (windward side) has lush tropical beach settings, which are favorite locations for wind, kite and sailing enthusiasts. Voted the number one beach in the US by Dr. Beach in 1998, Kailua Beach is the perfect place for family fun. With a 30-acre public park, there are countless ways to spend your day at the beach. Locals and visitors regularly picnic, sail, play volleyball, dive, swim, snorkel and surf at this versatile park and beach. With constant winds, Kailua Beach is the best windsurfing area on Oahu. Lanikai Beach is a mile-long beach that is perfect for swimming, sailing and windsurfing. Offshore, Mokulua, two tiny islands designated as seabird sanctuaries, are popular destinations for kayakers. With a three-and-a-half-mile strip of white sand, Waimanalo Beach is the longest beach on Oahu, perfect all sorts of beach activities. Makapuu Beach is the most famous bodysurfing and bodyboarding area in Hawaii. This 1,000-foot-long, white sand beach is also known as the location for “In Harms Way,” a John Wayne movie. Every beach surrounding Oahu boasts jewel-toned waters, varying from crystal blue to deep azure, and offers a variety of water activities and sports to challenge all skill levels and satisfy beach goers. HAWAII HOTELS PHOTO: North Shore Surfing, Oahu – Photo courtesy HVCB/Kirk Lee Aeder |
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