Ala Moana Beach Park

This is one of those beaches that one can't help but stumble upon sooner or later. It's in downtown Honolulu, but that doesn't diminish its popularity with locals. Like the famous Kamaole Beaches in Kihei, this place is the site of constant Frisbee games, beach parties and extended family picnics. The waves are good for swimming or bodyboarding, and the Hawaiian sun is out most days of the year, attracting crowds of sunbathers.