The Best Oahu Beaches

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  • 16. Diamond Head Beach

    Diamond Head Beach
    Daniel Ramirez
    Great for:
    • Snorkeling
    • Surfing
    • Kitesurfing

    Just 2 miles southeast of famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Beach is popular with beach lovers, surfers and windsurfers due to the ever-present white-crested swell that rolls in relentlessly. The surf breaks are about a quarter mile out to sea and there are multiple good spots to choose from.

    Quieter than many beaches on Oahu, Diamond Head Beach is accessed from car parks on the clifftop via a couple… read more »

  • 17. Kailua Beach

    Kailua Beach
    Daniel Ramirez
    Great for:
    • Swimming

    The turquoise blue waters of this beach are quite a sight to behold. And the soft white sand just melts under your feet as you walk to the water. The beach is surrounded by green mountains and lined with trees. Stretching along Oahu's west coast for two and a half miles you will never feel crowded in and it is the ideal place for walking and taking in the view.… read more »

  • 18. Mokuleia Beach Park

    Mokuleia Beach Park
    Daniel Ramirez
    Great for:
    • Snorkeling
    • Surfing
    • Kitesurfing

    Mokule'ia is a lovely stretch of white sand located towards the western end of Oahu's North Shore. Being a fair way down the coast from Haleiwa means the beach here is generally pretty quiet. Set about halfway between the town and Ka'ena Point (Oahu's most westerly point) this is your last chance of  beach with any amenities.

    There always something to do at Mokule'ia whatever the conditions. In the summer months,… read more »

  • 19. Polo Beach

    Polo Beach

    Located near the western corner of Oahu's North Shore, not far from Haleiwa, is this lovely little pristine stretch of sand. Despite not being that far from anywhere Polo beach has a wonderfully secluded feel to it with its backdrop of ironwood trees. Often as not the beach here will be empty but don't be surprised to see horses being ridden on the beach - after all it is… read more »