| Coming to Hawaii without going to the beach would | | | | the beach is so famous. Sandy Beach once held the |
| be like going to Disneyland and not seeing Mickey | | | | world record for the most broken necks at a beach. |
| Mouse. The island of Oahu is full of beaches where | | | | Anyone that is not familiar with the power of the |
| you can lay on the beach and soak up the sun or | | | | ocean should stay out of the water at this beach. If |
| take a dip and play in the surf without having to deal | | | | there are signs warning you of the strong surf, just |
| with the crowds at Waikiki. In this article I'm going to | | | | stay on the sand and enjoy the view. On a clear day, |
| share with you some of the favorite spots of the | | | | Sandy Beach has a great view of the island of |
| locals and where tourists with inside information go to | | | | Molokai and if you're visiting in the winter, you might |
| soak up the sun and enjoy the waters of the Pacific | | | | even see some humpback whales breaching in the |
| Ocean. | | | | distance. |
| The first beach we'll discuss is Kailua Beach Park. | | | | The beaches on Oahu are beautiful as they are |
| Located on the east side of the island, it's a great | | | | dangerous. Locals know and respect the power of |
| place to take the family for a picnic and day at the | | | | the ocean which is what keeps us safe in the water. |
| beach. The surf there is usually small but large enough | | | | If you respect the ocean and pay attention to the |
| to catch a wave or two. The only thing you need to | | | | signs, you too can enjoy these beautiful beaches |
| worry about would be the possibility of Portugese | | | | without having to deal with the crowds of Waikiki. |
| Man-O-War which tend to frequent the area during | | | | When visitors come to Hawaii to enjoy a well earned |
| certain times of the year. Another favorite beach on | | | | family vacation, the first island that they come to is |
| the east side of Oahu is Makapuu. This beach is | | | | the island of Oahu. Oahu is, by far, the most |
| located near Sea Life Park and is a great beach to | | | | populated island in the Hawaiian chain and holds many |
| relax on and play in the surf. The waves there | | | | of the attributes that make Hawaii a favorite |
| average 2-3 feet and the locals frequent there often | | | | destination spot for vacationers. Unfortunately, many |
| to body surf the waves. | | | | of the visitors that come to Oahu, end up leaving |
| The last beach on the east side of Oahu I'll mention | | | | here frustrated and disappointed. Being rushed around |
| is the famous Sandy Beach. Now this beach is very | | | | by tour guides everyday and having to deal with the |
| popular with the locals for its surf. The waves there | | | | hustle and bustle of Waikiki is not the best way to |
| are much larger than any of the other beaches | | | | spend a Hawaiian vacation. To truly enjoy and |
| mentioned. The waves tend to break close to shore | | | | appreciate everything that Oahu has to offer, you |
| which is why the beach is so popular with the locals | | | | need to have inside information on where to go, |
| for body surfing. This shore break is also the reason | | | | what to do and when to do it. |