Hawaii Beaches
Bob Freer
On every island in Hawaii, beaches abound. Whether it is swimming,
snorkeling or surfing there are so many choices.On Big Island, twenty-three
beaches share the same pristine coastline. Winter months are usually better
times to visit if you're interested in surfing and going for some really
extensive, fun swimming. For example, Mahaiula Beach on the Kona Coast is
spectacular. You want to see white-white sand? Here's the place to go. The beach
is within Kekaha Kai State Park, which also offers lovely views and introduces
you to the exotic beauty of the island before you actually get to the beach! You
can also swim, snorkel, and boogie-board the day away in the summer months. As
all of the beaches are unique, the summit of Puu Kuili, a 342-foot-high cinder
cone, offers an excellent view of Big Island's coastline. Beyond the bay, you
can scuba dive and explore the underwater tunnels and caves -- even a sunken
ship! Moving on to Kauai, Salt Pond County Beach Park, in Puolo Point, is just
one of about 33 beaches on this island. It's next to the only functioning salt
ponds in the entire Hawaiian Islands -- where an ancient Hawaiian art of making
rock salt by evaporating the seawater is still going on. You certainly won't
find anything remotely like this anywhere else on earth. Swimming conditions are
normally safe on this island, except during periods of high surf. Kauai offers
good snorkeling areas, and surfing and windsurfing are very popular here as
well. Lifeguards are available on some of the beaches, but not all -- make sure
you check before you head out. The best times of the year to try out these
beaches is from mid-May to September, but remember to watch out for those heavy,
high surfs and even riptides. honolulu hawaii travel
On Maui, Makena State Park in the south part of
the island is nicknamed "Big Beach," perhaps because it's more than a half-mile
long and 100 feet wide! Considering the size of the island, that would
definitely classify this beach as pretty "big!" It's actually one of the most
popular beaches on Maui, and it is manned by lifeguards, but no body boarding is
allowed, and be aware: there are some dangerous shore breaks.. Plus, there are
more than 20 other beaches, most of which are best visited from September to
April. Makaha Beach Park on Oahu is a board surfer's paradise. International
board-surfing competitions have even been held here, and waves can climb up to
25 feet in the winter months, the best time to visit Oahu's beaches, unless, of
course, you're more interested in swimming or snorkeling, in which case you'd
want to make your trip reservations in the summer. Scuba divers will enjoy the
Makaha Caves, a series of underwater "housing," complete with arches, caverns,
and awe-inspiring natural formations. Beach access in Hawaii and information
regarding access are generally good, and the state actually recognizes surfing
areas as valuable recreational, economic, and cultural resources. Hawaii has
approximately one public beach access site per mile of shoreline.
About the Author
Bob Freer has always loved traveling. His most recent passion is Hawaii with
its many beautiful and enchanting islands.
To learn more about Hawaii's history, adventures, travel and entertainment, see
Bob's web siteHawaii-Travel-Online.Com
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