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Hawaii is a world-famous paradise-on-earth for surfers, divers, naturalists, beachcombers or honeymooners.

Kaanapali Beach (photo, left), on Maui is often cited as one of the world's best, with many other island beaches making the list.

Surfing in Waikiki is also still one of the most popular activities for Honolulu vacations where the ocean is always just a few minutes away.

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Waikiki

Banzai Pipeline, Oahu

Kona Beach, BIg Island

Lanai

DID YOU KNOW? Hawaii beaches fun facts:

• More than 100 beaches in Hawaii have made the list of the top beaches in the world.

• Kauai, famous for its white-sand beaches and tropical landscapes has been the set location for more than 60 Hollywood movies including Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and South Pacific.

• Molokai, home to the world's largest sea cliffs, also boasts the Hawaii's longest waterfall and the longest stretch of white sand beach in the state.

• 1/3 of all Hawaii's best surfing beaches are located on Oahu, including Waikiki Beach, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and Makaha Beach.

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More about Hawaii beaches around the Web:

Hawaii's Best Beaches - A local takes you on a virtual island hopping tour with top picks judged on quality of sand, waves, and water, accessibility, crowds, and other criteria with eye-candy galore in captioned photos.

Best family-friendly beaches in Hawaii - If you have kids, you know the deal -- where are the bathrooms? Plus more about the best beaches with easy accessibility, calm surf, shaded spots and play areas.

Oahu - The Heart of Hawaii - Your guide to Waikiki, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor and other points of interest featuring ideas for sea, air and land adventures, wedding venues and honeymoon planners, accommodations and dining, getting around, events calendar, travel tips.

Hawaii Surfing & Surf Spots - Check out a complete guide to the best surfing throughout the islands including tips on top spots to watch surfing, take a surfing lesson, go stand-up paddle surfing and more, plus scroll down the page for specifics on surfing Maui, Oahu, and Kanai.