Hawaii beach vacations can never be complete without a visit to the attractive Hanauma Bay. A marine embayment formed as a result of a volcanic cone as part of the Koolau Range, Hanauma Bay is a sheltered cove that serves as both a scenic beach and nature preserve. As a Marine Life Conservation District, Hanauma Bay Beach Park is different from most other beaches by requiring visitors to abide by certain rules and regulations to protect the present wildlife. Visitors are not allowed to touch, walk on, or otherwise contact coral as well as various other forms of marine and ocean life – animals and plants. Green sea turtles, known in Hawaii as “honu,” also frequent Hanauma Bay.

Planning the perfect beach vacation is a difficult, yet possible task. It just takes time and effort to seek out the best beaches and organize activities and transportation around a busy schedule. However, any planning that goes into a beach vacation will be well worth the trouble. There is no adventure better than feeling cool oceanic waters lap up on the shore or watching dolphins frolic in the distance or hosting a sand castle building contest within the family.