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Waikiki Beaches :: Kahanamoku Ft DeRussy Grays Royal Moana Kuhio Queens Dig Me :: Honolulu Hotels Activities Help Oahu and Honolulu Travel Guide Your Ad Here Waikiki Beaches Beaches :: Kahanamoku ~ San Souci From the west to east end (Ewa to Diamond Head), these are the beaches of Waikiki. Read this "Star-Bulletin" article about beach safety in Hawaii . Kahanamoku Beach Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Named for Duke Kahanamoku, who popularized surfing to the rest of the world, this man-made beach and the lagoon were finished in 1956. Location :: In front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Ewa (west) end of Waikiki. Access :: Kalia Rd, then Paoa Pl. Services :: Rest rooms, surf board rentals, beach equipment, food and drink concessions, catamaran cruises. Notes :: The Hilton is also known as the "Rainbow Hilton" because of the rainbow mural covering the makai end of the hotel. It was the opening credits of the TV show "Hawaii Five-0." Fort DeRussy Beach Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Owned by the US military and open to the general public. Location :: In front of Ft. DeRussy and the Hale Koa Hotel. Access :: There's a right-of-way through DeRussy from the street to the beach. Services :: Rest rooms, picnic grounds, food and drink concessions. Notes :: There's no "fort" on the grounds. It's a park-like setting amidst the hotels. There are a few buildings (U.S. Army Museum of Hawai`i) and a military-only R&R hotel. Gray's Beach Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Named for the small inn that stood here in the early 1900's. Read about the writer Earl Biggers and Charlie Chan . Location :: In front of the Halekulani Hotel Access :: Pathway between the Waikiki Parc and the Halekulani hotels. Services :: Rest rooms, surf board rentals, beach equipment, food and drink concessions, outrigger canoe and catamaran cruises. Notes :: Sandy bottom, gentle waves, shallow, good swimming. The Paradise and Number Three's surf breaks are off shore. Royal Moana Beach (Kahaloa and Ulokou Beaches), Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Location :: Between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel. Access :: Off Kalakaua Avenue. Services :: Branch police station, rest rooms, changing facilities, surf board rentals and lessons, beach equipment, food and drink concessions, catamaran cruises. Notes :: Popular's, Queen's, and Canoes, surf breaks are off shore. Kuhio Beach and Waikiki Beach Center Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Location :: Waikiki Beach Center down to about Kapahulu Avenue. Access :: Kalakaua Avenue. Services :: Rest rooms, concessions, lifeguards, snorkeling, surfing. Notes :: The retaining wall ("Slippery Wall") creates a very gentle swimming area, which is great for kids. City's Waikiki Beach Cam and Kuhio Beach Cam Queen's Surf Beach Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Named after Queen Liliuokalani's beach house which used to stand here. Location :: Between the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. Access :: Kalakaua Avenue. Services :: Rest rooms, showers, barbecue grills, picnic tables. Notes :: A gentle beach. San Souci Beach (Dig Me Beach), Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Nicknamed "dig me" for all the bikinis on display. Location :: Between New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel and the Waikiki Natatorium Access :: Parking lot east of the Natatorium off Kalakaua Avenue. Services :: Beach showers, but changing rooms are at the Natatorium. Notes :: A gentle beach that attracts a lot of families with a coral reef for snorkeling further out, but triathletes often train out beyond the reefs. Writer Robert Louis Stevenson ("Treasure Island") lived here when he was in Hawii. «« previous page Thank you for visiting RoyalElephant and please come back soon. Home :: About us :: Feedback :: Public Relations :: Blog Me! :: Connect © 2001 - 2005 Royal Elephant. All rights reserved. Home On the Lanai blog Hawaii Oahu Honolulu Oahu facts Guides Oahu Guide Honolulu Guide North Shore Guide Waikiki Guide Windward Guide more What to do Waikiki Pearl Harbor Tours Oahu Tours Honolulu Tour Pearl Harbor Tour Waikiki Tour I Waikiki Tour II Windward Tour Beaches Oahu beaches Leeward I Leeward II Leeward III North Shore I North Shore II Waikiki Windward I Windward II Windward III more Aloha Flea Market Charlie Chan Diamond Head Hike Golf Museums Weddings Webcams Maui Big Island Kauai Hotels & Resorts Air cars & cruises Hawaii Guides Hawaii Shop Essentials Hawaiian Malama care Nude beaches Virtual Hawaii Webcams Hawaii Club Forum Free Newsletter Oahu Guides Fodors Honolulu & Waikiki Driving and Discovering Oahu North Shore Chronicles: Big Wave Surfing Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu

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More details Hotel Specials: 5-Star Hotels Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Maui Garden view room $406.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 6th night free, full buffet breakfast daily Check availability JW Marriott Ihilani Resort, Oahu Mountain view room $389.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, $75 food credit per stay Check availability Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai Pool/partial ocean view room $355.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, $75 food credit per stay Check availability The Fairmont Orchid, Big Island Garden view room $362.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, full buffet breakfast daily Check availability Hotel Specials: 4-Star Hotels Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Oahu City view room $233.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, $50 resort credit per stay, Big Kahuna Funpack (beach bag and accessories) Check availability Embassy Vacation Resort Kaanapali, Maui 1-bedroom scenic view $375.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, full buffet breakfast daily and cocktail party nightly Check availability Sheraton Kauai Resort, Kauai Garden view $325.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, full buffet breakfast daily, parking and resort fee included Check availability Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, Big Island Ocean view $358.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, full buffet breakfast daily Check availability Maui Prince Hotel Makena, Maui Ocean view $342.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, $100 food credit per stay Check availability Hotel Specials: 3-Star Hotels Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Big Island Ocean view $197.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, full buffet breakfast daily Check availability Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber, Oahu Partial ocean view $156.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free Check availability ResortQuest Waikiki Sunset, Oahu 1-bedroom ocean view $209.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, 2-for-1 luau certificate Check availability ResortQuest Maui Hill, Maui 1-bedroom ocean view $198.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, 2-for-1 luau certificate Check availability Castle Kaha Lani, Kauai 1-bedroom ocean view $186.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free Check availability Hotel Specials: 1-Star and 2-Star Hotels Aqua Aloha Surf, Oahu Standard room $100.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, continental breakfast daily, 2-for-1 luau certificate and discount card Check availability ResortQuest Islander on the Beach, Kauai Garden view $163.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, 2-for-1 luau certificate and discount card Check availability ResortQuest Paki Maui (condo) 1-bedroom garden view $155.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free, 2-for-1 luau certificate Check availability Aston Maui Lu Superior garden view $138.00 (incl. 11.416% room tax) 5th night free Check availability home | plan your trip | specials | faqs | about us | contact us Contact Hawaii Travel Bureau: phone 1-800-873-0370, e-mail aloha@hawaiitravelbureau.com © 1999-2006 Hawaii Travel Bureau. 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Beach Directory - Oahu's Guarded Beaches [ O`AHU BEACHDIRECTORY | LIFEGUARDS'HOME PAGE | SHARKS OFHAWAI`I | OCEANSAFETY OFFICERS - LIFEGUARDS | OCEAN SAFETYDIVISION | JUNIORLIFEGUARD PROGRAM | HAWAIIANLIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION ] [ Beach& Ocean Hazards | DangerousOcean Organisms | Ocean Safety Signs: Page 1 & Page 2 | SunSafety ] [ Electronic Country Store | SearchEngines And Pages | SITE MAP ] [ SURF REPORT | MARINE WEATHER | TheBUS ] [ GUIDE TO OCEAN AND POOL SWIMMING ON OAHU : Swimming Beaches | Public Pools | Swimming Tips and Training ] Beach Directory Oahu's Guarded Beaches . . . Just Select A Beach To Which You Wish To Surf On The Web . . . By Clicking On Its Name THESOUTH SHORE -- This coastline is known for itsmany family beaches like Ala MoanaBeach - also, the state's principal and renown tourism"mecca," Waikiki .Activities like snorkeling, tide pooling, swimming, and anygeneral ocean recreation are all popular on the South Shore. Thisshore is a good place to learn and improve your aquaticskills. Caution should be taken during seasonal highsurf in the Summer. New comers should be very carefulwhen they body surf off the South shore, especially at SandyBeach . Ask the lifeguards about conditions! And, if in doubt,just stay out! Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's South shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theSouth Shore: AlaMoana Beach Park , WaikikiBeach , HanaumaBay Nature Park , and SandyBeach . THENORTH SHORE -- This coastline, blessed withpristine white sand beaches, is known for its world-classsurfing, body boarding, and body surfing. (... And, thespectacular sunsets at SunsetBeach .) Listen to surf reports on the radio and television, orcheck out other sources like newspapers - about approachingswells and surf forecasts. Check out the local conditions fromlifeguards, surfers or fisherman before you enter into thewater. Caution is advised especially during the Wintermonths when waves may reach heights of up to twenty-five feet plus. The bestsurfers in the world ask the lifeguards about conditions, youshould, too. And, if in doubt, just stay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Laie. Heedpostings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theNorth Shore: SunsetBeach Park , Ehukai(The Banzai Pipeline) Beach Park , KeWa`enaBeach , WaimeaBay Beach Park , and Ali`iBeach Park . THE EASTSHORE -- This coastline known as the Windwardcoast has lush tropical beach settings which are favoritelocations for windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts. With tradewinds, Northeast winds blowing inshore 90percent of the year, watch out for the Portugueseman-of-war (stinging blue jelly-like fish - Physalia) ;they can pose a problem for beach-goers. From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front on the MokapuPeninsula in Kaneohe Bay and Kailua Bay, especially at Kailua BeachPark . Heed postings and warnings about it. These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theEast Shore: Makapu`uBeach Park , BellowsBeach Park , KailuaBeach Park , and KualoaRegional Park . THE WESTSHORE -- This coast is more arid than theWindward coast and has many excellent beaches. This coast isknown for its great offshore fishing spots. Caution is advised during the Winter months when waves reach heights fifteen feet plus. Be sure to ask thelifeguards about prevailing conditions. And, if in doubt, juststay out! From Junethrough September there are incidents of stinging limu (seaweed) along beach front near Ewa. Heedpostings and warnings about it. Box jellyfish regularly "swarm" to Hawaii's Leeward shoresabout ten days after the full moon. Be well forewarned; observeposted signs and be attentive to mediaannouncements. This shore is in the driest areas of O`ahu. Be sureyou and any keiki (children) who might be with you drink plentyof fluids to avoid dehydration. Be sunsafe and sensible : Be sure to wear a broadspectrum sun block, tanning lotion, or cream with a sunprotective factor (SPF) of at least 15+ - and re-apply it everytwo hours. Don't forget your sunglasses and to wear a hat with awide brim, too! These are the most popular, guarded beaches on theWest Shore: MakahaBeach Park , Pokai BayBeach Park , NanakuliBeach Park , and Ma`iliBeach Park . Search Amazon.com for the Latest Books on Hawaii's Beaches: Keyword Search: Press Go! to Search! We strongly recommend John R. K. Clark's book, Hawaii's BestBeaches . OCEAN INFORMATION -- For adetailed description of the Pacific Ocean's marine climate, waterproperties, currents, tides, waves, etc., please visit TheOcean Atlas of Hawai`i online. You'll learn many interestingfacts, like our average surface water temperature in Winter is 75ºF (24º C) and 81º F (27º C) in theSummer. Call 596-SURF (that's 596-7873 )to hear a recorded message on conditions at various O`ahubeaches. The recording is a free service of the Surf NewsNetwork ( SNN ) and is updated four times a day, 365 days ayear, at 7 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. In addition to waveheights, SNN provides information on winds, tides, and buoyreadings. TheBus : Oahu's beaches are very accessibleby the public bus service: call 848-5555 [Voice/Text (TTY)852-6080] for TheBus scheduling and routinginformation. HERE ARE SOME BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS: Swim in Lifeguarded Areas Never Swim Alone Don't Dive Into Unknown Water or Into Shallow BreakingWaves Ask a Lifeguard About Beach andSurf Conditions Before Swimming If You Are Unable to Swim Out of a Strong Current, Signal forHelp Rely on Your Swimming Ability Rather Than a FlotationDevice Look For, Read and Obey All Beach SafetySigns and Symbols If In Doubt, Just Stay Out! Return to our Beach Hale (Home) Aloha Page. Or, you can also use the following links for your tour ofOahu's beaches: SouthShore , NorthShore , EastShore , and the WestShore . You can also use the following pick list to "surf" to aparticular shore or guarded beach, or learn about an importantocean safety topic: Scroll Down for Key Web Pages of ThisSite ~BEACH DIRECTORY FOR O`AHU, HAWAI`I ~ ~THE NORTH SHORE ~ Sunset Beach Ehukai (The Banzai Pipeline) KeWa`ena Beach Waimea Bay Ali`iBeach ~THE SOUTH SHORE ~ Ala Moana Waikiki Hanauma Bay SandyBeach ~THE EAST SHORE ~ Makapu`u Bellows Kailua Kualoa ~THE WEST SHORE ~ Makaha PokaiBay Nanakuli Ma`ili ----------------------------------- Sharks of Hawai`i Beach & Ocean Hazards Be SunSafe & Sensible! Dangerous Ocean Critters Ocean Safety Signs ----------------------------------- Hawaiian Lifeguards' Home Page Hawaiian Lifeguard Association ----------------------------------- WebSite Map Search this site or the Web withGoogle: Search aloha.com Web Search Suggestions, comments and recommendations arewelcomed. These pages are a project of the HawaiianLifeguard Association , a not for profit, professionalassociation of Hawaii's lifeguards devoted to the advancement oflifesaving services and public education on beach and oceansafety. WebDeveloper : This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You canreach me by email by clickinghere . Last modified: 20-Jul-2005 02:07 PM Some of thepictures on this page are from the Fish FAQ . Areally great website to obtain more "fishy"information. Source URI:http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/bech_dir.html Aloha . . . e malama i kekai!

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