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The South Shore of Oahu holds the most convenient and popular beaches on Oahu with calm waters and lots of amenities that are very family friendly. The South Shore of Oahu holds the island’s most popular stretch of sandy beaches in the state, stretching from Waikiki to Diamond Head. Ala Moana Beach Park is a favorite place for barbequing and picnicking and the area fronting the Waikiki hotels is known for its summer surf. From May to September, the South Shore is filled with surfers eager to catch that summer swell that annually frequents the shores.
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swimming, body boarding,
surfing, outrigger canoeing
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lifeguards, picnic tables, rentals,
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showers, phones
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Waikiki Beach is renowned for being one of the most popular beaches in the world and is host to over 4 million visitors every year. Recent reconstruction of the beachfront has brightened up the area, creating a better environment for visitors and locals. With upgraded facilities, a nearby police station, and rental equipment readily available, Waikiki Beach still maintains its popularity while preserving its beauty. This beach is a member of the National Healthy Beaches Campaign (NHBC), certified by the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. It has fulfilled 60 environmental and service-base criteria and files monthly monitoring reports.
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swimming, surfing, bodyboarding
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lifeguards, picnic tables, showers,
concession stands, restrooms,
phones, parking, BBQ grills
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Across the street from the Ala Moana Shopping Center, one can find the fun-filled Ala Moana Beach. A fringing reef protects this half-mile stretch of white sand, resulting in very calm waters that are shallow and safe for everyone to enjoy. During the weekend, Ala Moana Beach is filled with locals and visitors alike, both there to take pleasure in the clear waters, bask in the warm sun, and picnic in the adjacent park. Magic Island is a man-made peninsula that extends out from Ala Moana Beach. Massive seawalls protect a shallow lagoon making it a perfect place for toddlers to experience the ocean for the first time.
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scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming
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concession stands, showers,
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This gorgeous bay lies between two dormant volcanic craters in southeast O`ahu and has been a favorite leisure and swimming place for residents and visitors. Its clear and shallow waters teem with a multitude of tropical fish and other marine life, which creates a magical underwater environment to experience. The marine sanctuary has gone through substantial renovations in order to preserve the natural eco-system. With the added Hanauma Bay Marine Educational Center, improved parking lot, and periodic closures to ease the human interaction on the marine life, Hanauma Bay is assured to be around for children and adults to enjoy for a very long time. This beach is a member of the National Healthy Beaches Campaign (NHBC), certified by the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. It has fulfilled 60 environmental and service-base criteria and files monthly monitoring reports.
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bodysurfing, bodyboarding,
fishing, surfing
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lifeguards, parking, picnic tables, restrooms, showers
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This popular beach is located at the southeastern tip of O`ahu, next the famous Halona Blowhole. The Blowhole “spits” out water high in the air as the waves crash against the rugged lava cliffs. “Sandy’s” combines gentle sloping shorelines with the pounding shorebreak for a unique experience. Add in the cool tradewind breeze and bright sun and you have a beach lover’s dream. During the summer months, Sandy Beach is filled with eager boogie boarders and bodysurfers waiting to catch that perfect wave. Visitors are cautioned as to challenging the dangerous shorebreak, as it has been known to seriously injure even the experienced waterman. Fear not though, lifeguards are on constant duty to snatch you from the turbulent waters.
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