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Oahu beaches are often grouped into four categories – North Shore, South Shore, East Shore, and West Shore. Here you will find descriptions and recommendations to some of the most popular beaches on Oahu. Be sure to note which side of the island you are on, for this will help you find the beach closest to you. Always check local surfing conditions before swimming; waves are largest on the South and East Shores. Enjoy the beaches!

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South Shore Beaches

The South Shore of Oahu is located near all the action and hotels of Honolulu and is easily accessible. The water is calm, but the southern beaches tend get crowded.

These are the most popular, guarded beaches on the South Shore:

	Ala Moana Beach Park
	Waikiki Beach
	Hanauma Bay Nature Park
	Sandy Beach

North Shore Beaches

The North Shore of Oahu is famous for its surfing, and waves regularly hit 30 feet in the winter. Extreme caution should be taken during this time.

These are the most popular, guarded beaches on the North Shore:

	Sunset Beach Park
	Ehukai (The Banzai Pipeline) Beach Park
	KeWa`ena Beach
	Waimea Bay Beach Park
	Ali`i Beach Park
	Sharks Cove
	Pupukea Beach Park
	Turtle Bay

East Shore Beaches (Windward Side)

The windward side is generally the calmest of all the shores and has the best swimming beaches. The sand is beautiful, the water blue, and the waves are calm.

These are the most popular, guarded beaches on the East Shore:

	Makapu'u Beach Park
	Bellows Beach Park
	Kailua Beach Park
	Kualoa Regional Park
	Waimanalo Beach

West Shore Beaches

The West Shore of Oahu has good surfing in winter. One concern is that its isolated location along the poor and arid Western shore has resulted in numerous break-ins to rental cars and some resentment by locals of any tourists that invade their "turf." But for those willing to deal with that (or that can blend in), it is worth a look.

These are the most popular, guarded beaches on the West Shore:

	Makaha Beach Park
	Pokai Bay Beach Park
	Nanakuli Beach Park
	Ma'ili Beach Park

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