Maui

Maui's beaches range from the resort polish of Ka'anapali and Wailea to Big Beach's powerful shore break and Ho'okipa's afternoon turtle haul-out. Plus Molokini snorkeling, whale season timing, and what to know about Lahaina's post-fire recovery.

Maui's coastline offers dramatically different beach experiences depending on the shore — calm west-side resort beaches, wide south-side sand at Mākena, wind-swept north-shore surf breaks, and hidden coves along the road to Hāna. This guide covers the standout beaches with parking logistics, water safety, and seasonal timing.

From Haulover Beach in Miami to Black's Beach in San Diego, this guide covers the best nude beaches in the United States with practical details on legal status, access, crowds, and what to expect at each one.

Molokai and Lanai share fewer than 100,000 visitors a year between them. Three-mile-long Papohaku Beach sits empty most days, spinner dolphins play in Hulopoe Bay by morning, and the logistics alone keep the crowds away.

Oahu packs world-class surf on the North Shore, the turquoise perfection of Lanikai, and the urban energy of Waikiki into one island. With 112 miles of coastline, every shore has a different personality and season.

Kauai ranges from the engineered calm of Lydgate’s rock pools to the roadless Na Pali Coast, where the only beach access is an 11-mile cliff trail. This guide covers the north shore’s snorkeling, the south shore’s sunshine, and the remote western sand of Polihale.