Waikiki’s perpetually bumping scene is a forever draw to the 50th state, but the best beaches in Hawaii go far beyond Honolulu, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice by spending your vacation in just one spot. Hawaii’s eight main islands are home to beaches of every size, shape, and colour. There are also activities to suit the pickiest, most pernickety traveller, from snorkelling to paddle boarding and sunset strolls. Whether you’re after a leisurely dip in calm, turquoise waters or a surf in some serious swells, the state’s superlative coastline has a beach with your name on it. Here, we’ve handpicked 11 of the very best beaches in Hawaii.
