The Best Oahu Beaches

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by Byron Dumbrill

A list of the best beaches on Ohau, omitting some of the more well-known touristy spots like Waikiki.

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Mākaha Beach Park

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Lat/Lng: 21.4772297 , -158.221297

Mākaha Beach Park

Mākaha Beach Park, 84-369 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA

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Best surfing on Oahu's west coast, and one of the birthplaces of big wave surfing. Pretty strong undertoe due to the steep slope of the beach, so be careful.
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Yokohama Bay

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Lat/Lng: 21.5577778 , -158.2525

Yokohama Bay

Yokohama Bay, Waianae, HI 96791, USA

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Beautiful turquoise water. Also a great spot to sunbathe and watch the surfers.
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Waimea Bay

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Lat/Lng: 21.6415052 , -158.0671269

Waimea Bay

Waimea Bay, Hawaii, USA

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One of the best big wave surf spots in the world.
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Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline)

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Lat/Lng: 21.664952 , -158.051011

Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline)

59-337 Ke Nui Road, Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Powerful waves on a reef break, one of the world's best known surf spots and the site of many contests. Worth seeing just for that.
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Sunset Beach

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Lat/Lng: 21.671068504003 , -158.04502487183

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, HI

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Two-miles of sand, lots of surfing
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Kawela Bay Beach Park

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Lat/Lng: 21.697373 , -158.006764

Kawela Bay Beach Park

Kahuku, HI

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Some of the best snorkeling on the island and sea turtles too.
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Kualoa Regional Park

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Lat/Lng: 21.5143832 , -157.8368589

Kualoa Regional Park

Kualoa Regional Park, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

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Beautiful beach park with spectacular views.
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Kailua Beach

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Lat/Lng: 21.406174 , -157.7395955

Kailua Beach

Kailua Beach, Kailua, HI 96734, USA

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Good spot for windsurfing, kayaking etc. Popular with families too.
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Lanikai Beach

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Lat/Lng: 21.3922222 , -157.715

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach, Kailua, HI 96734, USA

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Conde Nast called this the world's best beach in 1996. White sand, calm water and you can kayak to nearby islands.
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Waimanalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HI | (808) 259-9106

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Lat/Lng: 21.332633 , -157.695282

Waimanalo Beach Park

41-741 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, HI

(808) 259-9106

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4 miles of sand and calm water. Recommended place to learn to bodyboard and bodysurf. Also a popular place for picnics.
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Makapuu Beach Park

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Lat/Lng: 21.3108433 , -157.6599539

Makapuu Beach Park

Makapuu Beach Park, Waimanalo Beach, HI 96825, USA

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Lava rock tide pools and bodyboarding. Local spot.
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Sandy Beach Park

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Lat/Lng: 21.280079 , -157.687086

Sandy Beach Park

8800 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI

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President Obama's favorite place for bodysurfing. There's a huge shore break here so it can be really dangerous.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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Lat/Lng: 21.2648287 , -157.6990077

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA

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Clear shallow water and tons of fish. A great place for snorkeling.
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total distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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