Hawaii Beach Vacations are the dream of many families. Below are suggestions on different islands, starting with Oahu. (Note that all-inclusive beach resorts aren't part of the scene, in the Aloha state.)
1. Oahu Hawaii Beach Vacation: Waikiki
One of the world's most famous stretches of sand: Waikiki is busy and famous, yet still a lovely place with many good features for families.
Waikiki is flanked by many hotels of different styles and price range. You can plan a Hawaii Beach vacation that includes:
- surf lessons for kids; hike up Diamond Head; catamaran sail; return to a bygone era, with High Tea at the Moana Surfider Hotel; outing to Pearl Harbor; and maybe even a free movie on the beach.
The most resort-like of the hotels on Waikiki Beach is the Hilton Hawaiian Village, with 22 acres on the west end of the beach. The resort has giant pool, kids' pool, fish ponds, flamingos, kids' club, shopping village, spa, 22 restaurants and lounges...
- ]Read more about Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Take a photo tour of Waikiki.
*photo (c) Teresa Plowright

