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Family beaches on Oahu
Family-friendly beaches attract visitors to Oahu's South Shore
By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jan 02, 2008
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Oahu alone boasts 110 miles of diverse beaches, ranging from powerful waves on the North Shore to calm waters along the South Shore coastline. If you are planning a Hawaii vacation for the whole family, the South Shore offers many family-friendly activities such as swimming, picnicking and snorkeling. Water temperatures range from 75 to 80 degrees year round.
Ala Moana Beach is located withing a 76-acre park which offers tennis, jogging, rollerblading, picnicking, sunbathing, swimming and surfing.
The famous Waikiki Beach, two miles long and one half mile wide, is actually a collection of many beaches. The area is a favorite for swimming, snorkeling and people watching.
Some of the best resorts in the area include Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Halekulani Hotel and W Honolulu Diamond Head. Read more about planning a Hawaii vacation.
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