Tripomatic
Honolulu County

Best beaches in Honolulu County

Hawaii's Best Beaches

Oahu’s coastline offers diverse marine environments, from the professional surf breaks of the North Shore at Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach to the sheltered snorkeling reefs of Hanauma Bay. The South Shore features the historic, calm waters of Waikiki, while the windward coast provides the turquoise shallows of Lanikai. For bodyboarding, Sandy Beach and Makapu'u offer powerful shorebreaks, while the man-made lagoons at Ko Olina provide protected swimming on the island's western side.

Hawaii's Best Beaches — Map
Dixi / CC-BY-SA-3.0
A

Hanauma Beach

If you're into diving you should visit probably the most popular snorkelling destination on the island.
Cristo Vlahos / CC BY-SA 3.0
B

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach or Kaʻōhao Beach is located in Kaʻōhao, a community in the town of Kailua and on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
Travisthurston / CC-BY-SA-3.0
C

Waimea Bay

Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River.
Robbie Lee / CC-BY-SA
D

Waikiki Beach

Historic center for Hawaiian surfing on the south shore, featuring calm waters and views of the Diamond Head volcanic crater.
Forest & Kim Starr / CC BY 3.0
E

Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach, also referred to as "Sandy's" and known to Hawaiians as Wāwāmalu, is a beach on the southeastern shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii.
WPPilot / CC BY-SA 3.0
F

Makapuu Beach Park

Easternmost beach popular with body-surfers. Check the conditions beforehand as the waves can be dangerous.
Travis.Thurston / CC BY-SA 3.0
G

Duke Kahanamoku Beach

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon is a small, man-made wading pool in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of…
Daniel Ramirez / CC BY 2.0
H

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park

Rarely gets crowded, therefore it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Waikiki. Fine soft sand and clear turquoise water.
Hakilon / CC BY-SA 3.0
I

Ko Olina

Ko Olina Beach Park is a public park on the west side of the island of Oahu, Hawaii within the Ko Olina Resort Community, part of the City…
Michelle Harding / CC-BY-SA
J

Queen's Surf Beach

Named after the Queen who had her beach-house and pier there, the beach is now popular spot for snorkellers and body-surfers.
K

Kaimana beach

Situated at the eastern end of Waikiki near the War Memorial Natatorium, this wide sandy stretch offers shallow waters protected by an offshore reef.
L

Turtle Bay

Located on the northernmost point of Oahu, these rocky inlets and sandy coves are known for frequent sea turtle sightings.
WPPilot / CC BY-SA 3.0
M

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and known for big wave surfing during the winter season.
N

Sunset Beach

A primary venue for the Triple Crown of Surfing, this North Shore beach is characterized by wide sands and massive winter swells.
Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0
O

Banzai Pipeline

The Banzai Pipeline, or simply Pipeline or Pipe, is a surf reef break located in Hawaii, off Ehukai Beach Park in Pupukea on O'ahu's North…
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Hawaii's Best Beaches
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

Hawaii's Best Beaches – Add to Your Trip

Create a detailed travel itinerary with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Other Lists

Honolulu County's Absolute Essentials Pearl Harbor Heritage Sites Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks Authentic Hawaiian Cuisine Notable Parks and Gardens Waterfalls, Ponds, and Lagoons