Beach vacation Guide - USA - Hawaii Beaches - Oahu

Oahu Oahu effectively confines tourists to the tower-block enclave of Waikiki, just east of downtown Honolulu; there are few rooms anywhere else. Overcrowding and rampant development mean Oahu can't be recommended over the Neighbor Islands (as the other Hawaiian islands are known), but it can still give a real flavor of Hawaii. There are some excellent beaches , with those on the north shore a haven for surfers and campers, and the cliffs of the windward side are awesome. The surfing beaches of northern Oahu are famous the world over, but they're barely equipped for tourists. Waimea, Sunset and Ehukai beach parks (the latter is home of the Banzai Pipeline, the most famous surfing spot in the world) are all laid-back roadside stretches of sand, where you can usually find a quiet spot to yourself. Sunset is best for savoring the atmosphere, though surfers can be an exclusive bunch. The tame summer waves may make you wonder what all the fuss is about; if you see them at full tilt in the winter, you'll have no doubts. Lanikai Beach Lanikai Beach, along Mokulua Drive, is regarded as Hawaii's best swimming beach by Oahu's residents, and once voted as the America's best beach by famous Dr. Beach. This mile long golden beach is clean, usually surf-free, and pretty with palm trees and offshore islands across the water. The year-round calm waters are excellent for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. The offshore Mokulua islands have small beaches where you can land and swim. Offshore islands function not only as scenic backdrops but also as bird sanctuaries. Retrieved from "http://www.articlesbase.com/exotic-locations-articles/beach-vacation-guide-usa-hawaii-beaches-oahu-4098740.html" (ArticlesBase SC #4098740) Need more traffic? No problem. Publish with us and see why everyone's talking about Articlesbase.com Liked this article? Click here to publish it on your website or blog, it's free and easy! Beach-vacation-guide.net - About the Author: http://www.beach-vacation-guide.net