Spending time in vacation rentals in Oahu is like
being in paradise. With a shoreline of 112 miles of powder white sand,
the Hawaiian island is home to over 125 beaches. From the powerful
waves of the North Shore that will challenge windsurfers to the calm
azure waters of Waikīkī Beach that will entice sunbathers, there is a
beach waiting for everyone.
Ala Moana Beach
Known
as "The Path to the Sea," Ala Moana Beach has large grassy areas ideal
for picnics and all kinds of ball games, making it the perfect beach
for families. As the beach is protected by an outer reef, the water is
almost always calm, making it a good swimming place for small children.
There are lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, tennis courts,
food concessions and even a music pavilion. Ala Moana Beach is also a
wonderful spot to watch the sun turn the sky into a spectacular mix of
orange and blue as it sets.
Lanikai Beach
Located
in a suburb of Kailua, this small ½-mile beach is ideal for beach
activity and water sports, from kayaking to windsurfing to snorkeling.
Despite the non-availability of lifeguards, restrooms, showers and
public parking lots, the beach is consistently ranked as one of the
best in the world. You can kayak from Lanikai Beach to the nearby twin
Mokulua Islands where you can explore before paddling back.
Kailua Beach
The
crescent-shaped Kailua Beach is often referred to as Hawaii's best
beach. The steady Northeasterly tradewinds and light to medium waves
make Kailua Beach a prime spot for surfing, bodysurfing, windsurfing
and kitesurfing. Robbie Naish, considered by many as windsurfing's
greatest champion, grew up on this beach. Stand-up paddleboarding and
sea kayaking have also become popular activities in this beach.
Waimānalo Beach
Located
on the Eastern side of Oahu, Waimānalo Beach is the perfect spot to
watch the sun rise. With an overall length of almost 5.5 miles, the
beach is also the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on the island. If
you're staying at a Oahu rental, take a romantic stroll along Waimānalo Beach.
Waikīkī Beach
With
a name meaning "spouting fresh water" in the Hawaiian language, Waikīkī
Beach has always been a well-liked surfing spot. During the old days,
the beach was a haven for Hawaiian royalty. Today, the 2-mile-long
beach plays host to various events such as surfing competitions,
outrigger canoe races and outdoor performances. There is even a free
movie event on the beach called "Sunset on the Beach."
Sunset Beach
Located
on the North Shore of Oahu, Sunset Beach is well-known for its winter
waves which thrill the most advanced surfers. It is home to the O'Neill
World Cup of Surfing competition and the Duke Kahanamoku Classic
surfing competition. It also occasionally hosts the Quiksilver Big Wave
Invitational. Like other North Shore beaches, Sunset Beach is
considered dangerous for novice surfers as there are coral formations
near the surface.
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