The Ten Best Beaches in Hawaii

Every year, people and organizations compiles a list of the ten best beaches in the United States. After reading his list of the best beaches, we were curious and wondered what the ten best beaches in Hawaii were. After all, the islands that make up the 50th state are dotted with beaches renowned for their white sand and world-famous surf.

There are several main islands in Hawaii. Kauai is the oldest and has the most sandy beaches due to the erosive effect of the surf on the island's coast. Oahu is the next Hawaiian island, and is the home of famous Waikiki beach, a popular water park called Hawaiian Waters, as well as Hawaii's capital. Maui (the county of Maui also includes the island of Lanai) is very popular among tourists, while the Big Island (formerly named the Island of Hawaii) is the largest and, due to its active volcanoes, is still growing! There is another island coming up off of the coast of the Big Island, but it has yet to break the surface and, when it does, will one day probably join the rest of the Big Island. Due to its "newness," the Big Island's beaches are made up of grey or black sand.

So what are the best beaches in Hawaii? How do we choose the best when every beach here is excellent? We looked for easy access, quality of the water and sand, and - where applicable - the quality of the amenities (such as the bathrooms).

Here is our list of the ten best beaches in Hawaii! It is not arranged in any order, but is rather a compilation of ten of the best, since every beach is literally "the best."

The Island of Kauai

Ke'e Beach: This beach is situated at the very end of the road on Kauai's north shore. The water is shallow and perfect for families with young children. It is also popular with sunbathers. Park under what looks like a rainforest; there is a lot of trees and tropical plants here that give it a very jungle-ish feeling. From this beach, you can also hike to a waterfall (an all-day hike that is not recommended for beginners).