Beaches · Honolulu
Best beaches in Honolulu
Where Honolulu actually goes for sand and saltwater — city beaches, lake shores, surf-side day trips and the swim spots locals keep coming back to.
Curated by locals
Top spots in Honolulu
Waikiki Beach
OutdoorsWaikiki
2-mile crescent of soft sand with Diamond Head at the far end — beginner surf central.
Hanauma Bay
OutdoorsEast Honolulu
Protected volcanic-crater snorkel reef — reservations open 48 hours ahead.
North Shore Day Trip
OutdoorsHaleiwa
60-minute drive to Pipeline surf, Matsumoto shave ice and Sunset Beach.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Crater Hike, Hanauma Bay. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Honolulu and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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