Aucune plage n’est aussi légendaire que Waikiki. Depuis les années 1950, cette plage est une destination touristique extraordinaire. Lorsque vous verrez son sable blanc et des eaux bleues limpides, vous comprendrez pourquoi. Et si cela n’était pas suffisant, Waikiki est également l’un des meilleurs sports de surf de l’île. À la nuit tombée, les hipsters sont d’humeur fêtarde sur la promenade de la plage, tandis que les tourtereaux trouvent de petits recoins tranquilles sous les palmiers balayés par le vent. Offrant des vues spectaculaires sur Diamond Head, cette plage reflète parfaitement l’esprit décontracté d’Hawaï.

Located about a half-hour from Waikiki near the small country town of Waimanalo on the windward side of Oahu, this beach is simply gorgeous and crowd-free most of the time. The shoreline is wide, and the sand is soft and thick. This is one of the only beaches on the island that can be closed for military training, and there is also a portion of the beach designated for those with military IDs. Surf break is consistent and fun for all levels, but kids should be supervised at all times since rogue waves can appear suddenly. No surfing is allowed between the two lifeguard towers. This lifeguarded beach comes along with free parking, picnic tables, restrooms and showers.

Windsurfers, a breed apart from regular humans and similar to wave surfers, travel from far-distant corners of the world to hit this top windsurfing beach. When the water is flat, they simply sit and wait. When the wind starts, they head here in droves. If you are not a windsurfer, you can still enjoy the warm waters and gentle surf of this famous, beautiful beach. Barbecue facilities, bathrooms, and showers are available.