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Our picks for the best beaches in Hawaii include four beaches from each of the major islands: Hawaii Island (the Big Island), Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. We also include two beaches on the island of Lana’i and one on Moloka’i.
The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area in the Puna District of Hawaii’s Big Island was, as of December 2009, the only accessible location from which you could observe the active lava flows of Kilauea volcano, including the mesmerizing point where lava meets the Pacific Ocean.