| Hawaiian beaches are extremely popular around the | | | | Shore, Hookipa, Lahaina, Poipu, Kauna 'oa, Kaanapali, |
| world. All the beaches have public access areas | | | | and Honaunau Bay. Some are packed with tiny grains |
| providing unique attractions, activities, fine | | | | of peridot and are famous for green turtles. There |
| restaurants, shopping and golf courses. They offer | | | | are a number of state parks offering amenities such |
| sparkling blue water, tropical weather, friendly people, | | | | as barbecue stands, picnic benches, showers and |
| pleasant sun and stunning scenery. The best time to | | | | camping. |
| visit is during major holidays and summer months. | | | | Hawaiian beaches are excellent for activities such as |
| Hawaii beaches are popular for their long stretches of | | | | windsurfing, snorkeling in calm waters, good |
| white sand, excellent surfing, great swimming and | | | | swimming, bodysurfing on a shore break, deep-sea |
| spectacular mountain backdrops. The beaches are | | | | fishing and scuba diving. With a large number of |
| cooled by trade winds, and the sand is a | | | | pavilions for eating and an abundance of flat space |
| salt-and-pepper mix with a bright, warm sun. The | | | | for games, these beaches are a perfect place for |
| water is comparatively calm and is neither too cold | | | | family gatherings. |
| nor too warm. The temperature ranges from 73 | | | | Hawaiian beaches are popular spots for photo shoots. |
| degrees in the winter to 80 degrees during the | | | | All beaches are lifeguard-protected and are bordered |
| summer. | | | | by a variety of elegant resort hotels. They provide |
| Waikiki Beach is in Oahu and Hapana Beach on the Big | | | | the best customer service and the highest quality |
| Island, Punalu'u Beach is formed from the two most | | | | accommodation to suit any budget. There are a |
| active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Other | | | | number of restaurants serving a delicious blend of |
| renowned beaches in Hawaii are Lanikai, The North | | | | Western and Eastern cuisines. |