5 Great Beaches in Hawaii that are a MUST to Visit

NIR Contributor — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 01:34:07 +0000

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Hawaii is known for its beaches, right? The white sands, beautiful blue waters, and the perfect weather last all year. It all makes Hawaii the paradise that many people dream about visiting at least once in their life. Many people dream of moving to Hawaii and making it their new home to live out to the end of their days.

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When it comes to the beaches in Hawaii then there are some that all people know about and some that are “hidden gems” but may not be on the top of everyone’s “must visit” list when they visit Hawaii. Here is our list of beaches in Hawaii that you have to spend some time at to really get the feeling of what the Hawaiian Islands are all about.

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Waikiki Beach (Oahu)

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There’s a reason why Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous in the world. You can relax in the sun, wade in calm shallow waters and even take surf lessons. While you’re at Waikiki Beach be sure to take in the Waikiki Aquarium to gain a full appreciation of all the marine life in the Hawaiian waters.

Lanikai Beach (Oahu)

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Lanikai Beach is often voted as one of the most beautiful in the world. It has calm waters that are protected by a coral reef that acts as a natural barrier. Lanikai Beach is good for snorkeling and paddle boarding. If you get the opportunity you can rent kayaks in nearby Kailua and paddle out to the small, twin islands off of Lanikai for a day of adventure and fun.

Punalu’u Beach (Big Island)

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The black sand beach of Punalu’u makes this one of the more unique beaches in all of Hawaii. You’ll notice that everything takes on a different feel and look with the dark contrast of the sand, water and sun. When nearby Punalu’u Beach, take some time and explore Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park which is the site of the longest erupting volcano in the world.

Lahaina Baby Beach (Maui)

Lahaina Baby Beach is a beautiful, white sand beach on Maui. It is actually called Pu’unoa Beach but many people, including locals call it “Baby Beach”. The water is shallow and calm, making this the perfect spot for young ones. Be sure to walk around the historic coastal town of Lahaina while after the beach and take advantage of great outdoor dining on fresh seafood.

Poipu Beach (Kauai)

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Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle” but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its fair share of gorgeous beaches. Actually, the Travel Channel once named Poipu Beach as “America’s Best Beach!!” As an added bonus, if you visit Poipu Beach between December and May then you definitely want to have your camera ready…migrating humpback whales are often seen right off the coast!

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Lava makes its first property damage in Pahoa

KaitlyyN — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:02:48 +0000

The Hawaii Country Civil Defense officials have now confirmed that lava flowing towards Pahoa, a community in Hawaiian has started to cause damages to properties as it took down one house in flames. It is being reported that the lava was flowing at a speed of around 15 yards per hour and came in contact with a house that was on the Cemetery Road. One of the people who live in that house was present at the location while the house was on blazing fire. The person travelled from another side of the island and drove to Pahoa, only to witness that his house was on fire.

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The house covered around 1100 square feet. The house was located less than a mile from the neighbors, the neighbors being located in the agricultural area of the town. This distance between the neighbors ensured that the property damage was only limited to the house. Moreover, the neighborhood has been empty for more than 3 months as well. This is mainly because the evacuation started to take place earlier and the people started fleeing to other parts. The lava has started to flow ahead of the house after taking it down, and has already covered two feet to reach a barn.

The lava flowing towards Pahoa has been a huge concern although since it has less than 500 feet to cover in order to reach the main Pahoa Village Road. The officials’ report regarding lava has further added to the concerned stakeholders since they have claimed that it does not seem likely that the lava would stop flowing in the near future. The state officials have been busy doing their jobs which is to close down Highway 130. Highway 130 holds significance since it has the potential to stop the lava flow. It the lava flow continues, this Highway 130 would have to be cut off. This should trouble the natives as it is the main route through which other towns are connected.

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5 Great Beaches in Hawaii that are a MUST to Visit

Lava makes its first property damage in Pahoa