Best Beach in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"Lanikai Beach is one of the most picturesque best beaches in Oahu and is the ideal spot for solitude. Located on the eastern shoreline, Lanikai Beach has a half-mile stretch of perfect white sand which is accompanied by a few trees for shade but you should probably take an umbrella. Also known as the “heavenly sea” Lanikai Beach is a popular spot for snorkeling, windsurfing and scuba diving."

"You have arrived at our absolute favorite Oahu Instagram spot for beaches!. Without a doubt, Lanikai Beach is the prettiest beach on all of Oahu, and probably all of Hawaii!. The pure white sand meets the most clear, warm water you can imagine, while palm trees sway overhead."

"Instead of Waikiki, head over to the less-crowded Lanikai Beach, which is often ranked one the best beaches in Oahu. The bright white sand beach and endless blue water is definitely a reminder of why many people call Hawaii “paradise.”"

"Just up the road is another one of the most popular Instagram spots on all of Oahu; Kaiula Beach Park. Drive safely, as the road will take you up a scenic drive with views of the most inviting beach you’ve ever laid eyes on. Not becoming distracted by the siren call of Eden out your window will be one of the most difficult things you will have to do during your time on Oahu!"

"Take a 12 mile drive northeast to Kailua Beach to find exciting waterfront activities. A crescent-shaped, 2.5 mile stretch of glorious bright-blue ocean and sandy beach, Kailua Beach is the place for all sorts of sports from windsurfing to kayaking. Kayak or paddle board out to the protected seabird sanctuaries of Flat Island and the Mokulua Islands."

"A cobalt-blue sea and a wide continuous arc of powdery sand make Kailua Beach Park one of the island's best beaches, illustrated by the…"

"Take your lover down for a roll in the sand at this sweet pocket cove made famous in the legendary wave-tossed love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie From Here to Eternity. You can peer down at the cove from the Halona Blowhole parking lot, from where you’ll just be able to make out a path leading down to the beach."

"Of the choices you’ll have, our pick for the best Oahu Instagram spot in the park is Sherwood Beach. Here, you will find the softest, silkiest white sand you could hope for, as well as distant mountainscapes and stunning turquoise water. As pretty as Sherwood Beach is, and it is pretty, things only get better as you drive north…"

"3 km from city center 24 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. If you are in Honolulu and want to spend a day at one of the nearest beaches, you should definitely include Kahanamoku Beach in your list which is located at a distance of 3.2 miles from the city. The beach is named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku who is popular as a surfer, for canoeing, and also as an Olympic swimmer."

"Waimanalo Beach is a very scenic beach and worthy of a stop. < Lunch ideas: We like Hawaiian Island Cafe. (It is closed on Thursdays.) Alternatively, there are lots of restaurants in Kailua. Cinnamon’s is a popular Kailua restaurant that’s open for breakfast and lunch only until 2pm."

"Pro tip #1: if you’ll be spending 5 days in Oahu, I recommend starting the fifth day with a visit to the Pearl Harbor Museums, followed by either a walking tour of downtown Honolulu (Chinatown, Aloha Tower, Kawaiahao Church, Aliiolani Hale, Iolani Palace, St. Andrew Cathedral and Punchbowl) or a road trip up the more remote west coast of Oahu (Makaha Beach Park and Kaneana [Makua] Cave). Early risers can start with a guided visit to the Honolulu Fish Auction."

"Not only can you enjoy the fine sand between your toes and the incredibly blue water at Sandy Beach Park, you can also grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks parked in the car park. If you love Mexican, Leilani’s Island Tacosshould be your next stop. 2 HUGE tacos full of flavour for only $10!"

"Located in the heart of Honolulu at the Moana Surfrider Resort, Moana Lani Spa is the perfect place to relax and surrender to a a luxurious and uplifting experience. Rejuvenate the mind and body and get pampered at this beautiful spa. The menu of treatments is extensive the environment is elegant and peaceful."

"Popularly known as Moana Surf rider is a product of Westin Hotels & Resorts. It is one of the most preferred spas in Honolulu city. Moana Lani Spa indulges in innovative spa rituals and unique healing practices."

"A tranquil oasis in the heart of downtown Honolulu, Heaven on Earth Salon and Day Spa is Hawaii’s best-kept secret among locals. Offering an array of blissful body wraps, rejuvenating massages, aromatherapy, calming and deep-cleansing facials, waxing, deluxe manicures, ultimate pedicures, natural or permanent make-up, and a full-service hair salon, Heaven on Earth caters to your every indulgence. The perfect mid-work week pampering or welcome addition to any vacation, our setting awakens spirituality and embraces the individual."

"This isn't a resort spa, but a wonderful oasis hidden in Honolulu that offers delicious treatments for locals and visitors alike. They're spa menu offers a blissful array of body wraps, massages, aromatherapy, calming and deep-cleansing facials, waxing, deluxe manicures, ultimate pedicures, natural or permanent make-up, and a full-service hair salon. The owner's goal is to awaken spirituality and embrace the individual."

"Situated in the downtown of Honolulu, Heaven on earth offers its guests an array of blissful treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s also voted as one of the best spas in Honolulu and does truly does justice to its name. Body wraps, aromatherapy and deep cleansing facials including Platinum Hydra facial and Radiance Hydra Facial are popular here."

"Situated just few minutes from Waikiki, The Kahala Spa is all you need after a tiring day. Featuring all the modern amenities, the spa’s treatment rooms are set up in nine suites. The guests are provided with a private suite and are given traditional treatments using authentic Hawaiian products."

"For a truly outstanding dining experience, from the food and wine to the service and intimate setting, Chef Mavro in Honolulu is the restaurant you and your significant other won't soon forget. The Hawaiian-French fusion restaurant is helmed by owner and chef George Mavrothalassitis who masterfully combines fresh, local ingredients into inventive dishes. Favorites include onaga, a long tail snapper baked in a salt crust with a tomato-ogo-fines herbes sauce, and the house-made lilikoi malasadas with guava coulis for dessert."

"Some of the island's most accomplished cuisine is served at this small, intimate restaurant in Honolulu. Under the masterful command of Chef Mavro, French technique pairs with Hawaiian ingredients to create culinary magic. Dishes include Maitake Mushroom Indochine sautéed with green papaya, mushroom broth, sumida watercress galangal and kaffir lime and Keahole Lobster Paella with roasted red bell peppers, green olives, fried cilantro, lobster, chorizo, and saffron puff rice."

"In March of 2020, Jeremy Shigekane, Mavro’s executive chef, bought the restaurant from his boss, one of the original founders of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine. And then the pandemic hit. Luckily, he had already been planning to expand upon the tasting menu, once the restaurant’s only offering, with more casual options."

"Loving Hut is an international vegan restaurant chain with the slogan, "Be Veg. Go Green. Save the Planet." They offer gourmet vegan cuisine "for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet." Although the menu varies by location, it typically includes appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts, and special beverages. Both Asian and American meals are served including mock meat and vegetable dishes. Loving Hut was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love, and harmony with each other and the planet."

"This is one of two Honolulu locations of the vegan casual-food national chain (with another in the downtown Fort Street Mall), but all 38 sites have different menus. The Loving Hut on King Street, inland of the Ala Moana Shopping Center, offers vegan spins on Vietnamese pho, Chinese kung pao dishes, and even the American ham and cheese sandwich, i.e. vegan ham with cashew pate. During Covid times, Loving Hut is open Monday to Saturday."

"Honolulu is lucky enough to have a Loving Hut, which is a small all-vegan chain. The menu is mostly Asian cuisine, with options like Summer Rolls, Crispy Rolls, Lemongrass Tofu, Eggplant Tofu, Guru Curry, and more. There is also the Sweet and Sour Hapa, which is tofu, vegan ham, onions, peppers, pineapple, carrots, and sweet and sour sauce."

"Menu items include entrées such as loco mock made with Beyond Burger, avo, and quinoa; sandwiches with 2 sides (buffalo cauliflower delicious), poutine, and desserts. They offer brunch all day and cinnamon rolls made in house. You'll also find kombucha on tap."