Beaches

Hawaii has so many amazing beaches and these are the best of the best, according to our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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The famed first generation of Hawaiʻi beach boys offered the Islands’ earliest visitors lessons in surfing, paddling and Hawaiian culture.

At 6 miles long, this stretch of Lanai's north shore known as Shipwreck Beach holds at least a dozen wrecks deteriorating on its shore.

You won't find Waikiki or Lanikai on this list.

A few miles south of Hilo, a historic trail leads to beautiful, remote Haena Beach, often known as Shipman Beach.

Some would say it's the most beautiful place on earth.

This must-see natural attraction offers snorkeling, turtle sightings and soothing views. You just have to get there.

With as much intrigue as there is wide, open space, this sandy beach enchants all who visit it.

The black-sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park is mesmerizing, but don’t let it distract you completely from the many other aspects of the park.

It's not easy, but the views, the beach and the falls are worth it.

If you ask someone where Turtle Town is on Maui, it’s likely you could get two, maybe three different answers.