| Have You Visited these famous Hawaii Beaches? | | | | is the place where Pele fell in love with a Kauai chief. |
| Every year thousands of people renew their quest to | | | | Although this could have been a charmingly romantic |
| find the perfect sun and surf paradise. Their quest | | | | story the volcano goddess destroyed her lover with |
| can take them to far away countries and frequently | | | | fiery lava. Nonetheless, this is a gorgeous site to visit |
| ends in disappointment when the reality doesn't | | | | and as long as you do nothing to displease Pele there |
| match their expectations. They just don't realize that | | | | should not be a problem. |
| there are famous Hawaii beaches fully capable of | | | | Oneloa Beach on Maui is a beautiful white beach |
| taking their breath away. The sandy shores of these | | | | with long, wide stretches of sand that could almost |
| Aloha State beaches attract millions of visitors every | | | | double as a desert. |
| year. | | | | Waikiki on Oahu has been immortalized in songs, |
| It is difficult to choose the top beaches in Hawaii | | | | movies and books as home to at least a dozen of |
| because there are so many wonderful contenders | | | | the world's great beaches. This is where you will find |
| for this honor. The water temperature is consistent | | | | the Pink Palace, Diamond Head and the site of the |
| and ranges from 80 degrees in the summer season | | | | region's last known human sacrifice. Get past this |
| to a low of 73 during the cooler months of winter. | | | | unappetizing memory and discover why surfers |
| The Pacific trade winds cool the air and the | | | | continue to flock to the shores of Waikiki. |
| surrounding waters are clear and inviting. Scuba divers | | | | Pauoa Beach is a top beach for swimmers and |
| and snorkel enthusiasts can easily explore expansive | | | | the waters remain calm and gentle because this |
| reefs and study the colorful, mysterious sea | | | | famous lagoon has large rocky outcrops that protect |
| creatures that live there. | | | | it the tumultuous surf. There are some beautiful |
| Here are the 2009 best Hawaii beaches according to | | | | tropical fish that will join you for a swim around the |
| the experts: | | | | coral reef. |
| Kahaluu Beach on the Big Island is one of the | | | | Hulopoe Beach is located on the island of Lanai |
| best sites for snorkeling. With powdery white sand, | | | | and is widely regarded as one of the best places for |
| crystal clear waters, and rainbow colored fish what | | | | snorkeling and diving. If you want to see a dolphin |
| more could you want? You can even rent your | | | | this is the beach that you should visit. |
| snorkeling gear at a beach side stand. | | | | Hapuna Beach is a good picnic location and as |
| Ke'e Beach on the island of Kauai is a perfect | | | | you enjoy your lunch you can watch scuba divers, |
| choice if you want to enjoy a little solitude on your | | | | surfers and fishermen test their luck offshore. |
| next beach outing. According to Hawaiian legend this | | | | |