Snorkelers And Bodyboarders Flock To The Unbeatable Queen's Beach In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published September 19, 2019
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Located along Oahu’s southern shore is perhaps one of the most famous beach vacation destinations in the world: Waikiki. The beachfront neighborhood is full of luxury hotels and resorts, high-end shopping destinations, a plethora of fancy restaurants, and – of course, the famous Waikiki Beach. But did you know that Waikiki Beach is actually eight beaches in one, and today, we’re headed to one of our favorite stretches of Waikiki: Queen’s Beach.
Named after Queen Liliuokalani because her beach home and its pier once stood here, Queen’s Beach has since become one of the island’s best destinations for water sports enthusiasts — particularly bodyboarders and snorkelers.
Built in 1951, the Kapahulu Groin is often referred to by surfers as "the wall," or more simply, "walls." Walls is also the name of the nearby surf break, which is reserved exclusively for bodyboarders. The area is marked by buoys and no surfboards are allowed within 150 yards.
There is no doubt that Queen’s Beach is an absolute paradise for bodyboarders, but it is also an excellent spot for snorkelers. The reef fronting the Waikiki Aquarium is ideal for checking out local marine life when the water is calm as the water is crystal-clear and as enticing as possible.
You see, it is in the stretch of the ocean — from the Kapahulu Groin all the way to the War Memorial Natatorium — that is protected as part of the Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District. Fishing and the removal of marine life is prohibited in this area, making for excellent snorkeling opportunities.
But that’s not all you’ll find to entertain the entire family at Queen’s Beach. Free outdoor movies are shown on a massive movie screen(seen in this photograph) on select weekend evenings.
Known as Sunset on the Beach and held once a month, guests will enjoy food booths, and live musical entertainment before the main feature. Movies begin around sunset, typically at 7 p.m., and to learn more, you can click here.
Queen’s is also home to plenty of sand, shade, and grassy areas. Whether you visit this oasis for an early morning snorkeling session, an afternoon of bodyboarding, or a sunset picnic, you won’t be disappointed.
You’ve surely been to Waikiki Beach before, but have you enjoyed the snorkeling and bodyboarding at Queen’s Beach? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
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