Maalaea Bay from North Kihei offers long sandy beaches with swimming, sunbathing, and outrigger canoeing. Across Maalaea Bay are the West Maui Mountains, rising dramatically from the ocean below. Mornings on Maalaea Bay are calm and pleasant. In the afternoon … read more
Maui’s Ka’anapali coast is famous the world-over for it’s beautiful, soft beaches. Stretching for miles, one can enjoy that long walk on the beach only heard about in the movies. read more
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve on Oahu’s south-eastern tip is renown for its abundance of tropical fish and clear snorkeling. read more
Manini Beach is one of our favorite places. On the Big Island’s Kona cost, Manini Beach moves from grey sands to grass to a’a lava. read more
The Big Island’s Waipio Valley is astonishing. Home to movie locations, horses, waterfalls, and some who don’t want to be found, Waipio is both scenic and engaging. read more
Waikiki beach is just one of those great beaches–long shoreline, soft sand, nice waves, warm breezes, and stunning sunsets. read more
The Waipio Valley overlook is the stuff of movies. read more
Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Park is home to several pieces of Hawaiian history including these two ki’i. The ki’i (wooden statues with a human form) act as guardians to the bay and the nearby heiau (temple). read more
Maua Kea beach fronts the private Mauna Kea Resort, offers plenty of sand, beautiful views, and relaxation. On a clear day, you can see the island of Maui to the northeast, and on a calm day you can enjoy swimming in the bay. read more
Big Beach in South Maui is so named because, well, it’s big…at least for Hawaii. The beautiful expanse of golden sand stretches out for about two-thirds of a mile inside Makena State Park. The west side of the beach abuts … read more
Anaehoomalu Bay, referred to locally as “A” Bay, sits on the northwest coast of the Big Island near the Hilton Waikoloa and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. This beautiful palm-fringed park has great snorkeling, soft sand, shade, sailboats, views, and nice facilities. read more
Hapuna Beach on the northwest side of the Big Island is consistently voted “best beach” by various groups. The sand is soft and plentiful, the crowds ebb and flow, and the water is clear and warm. read more