With crystal clear waters, glistening white sand, and the warm rays of the sun, the beaches of O'ahu offer a friendly, inviting experience in paradise. O'ahu beaches also provide a range of exciting activities such as snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, boogie boarding, and kayaking. With the average water temperature ranging from 75 - 80 degrees F year round, it's easy to understand why visitors and locals alike are drawn to the gorgeous waterscape off the island of O'ahu.

From the powerful, pounding waves of the North Shore, to the gentle break in Waikiki - whether you enjoy the crowds or prefer isolation - there is a beach on O'ahu waiting for you. Snorkel next to schools of tropical fish at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, voted Best Beach in America for 2004. Learn to ride the same waves as ancient Hawaiian chiefs did along Waikiki Beach at one of O'ahu's fine surf schools. Watch in awe as the world's best professional surfers carve up the North Shore's massive waves every winter. Bringing the whole family to O'ahu? Numerous beaches around the island have picnic areas that are near the beach and facilities to accommodate the keiki.

With 112 miles of beaches surrounding the island of O'ahu, the hardest thing to decide on is which beach to go to. Regardless of your choice, kick back, relax and soak in O'ahu, paradise found.