Within Ocracoke Island North Carolina, there are
many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous
boat ramps and places for beach access.  The community
is very friendly here, making it a perfect beach
vacation spot for the entire family.

For everything practical and not so practical you’ll
need while your away from home, you can find it here
on Ocracoke Island.  From beach chairs and boards to
manicures and massages, and rental cars to finding a
caterer - you can find everything you need to make
your beach vacation a dream come true.

For nearly 12 continuous miles, the dunes and marsh
lands of the island are untouched, providing a home
for birds, deer, muskrats, rabbits, and other wild
animals.  The several beaches on the island are some
of the last pristine beaches left in America.  Fishermen
and anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, with
surf fishing being truly great here.

If you visit Ocracoke Island in the summer, you’ll
find that there is always something to do.  The
island has a happening nightlife as well, which
is perfect for those who want more than just the
beach on their vacation.

If you live close to North Carolina, Ocracoke Island
is possibly closer than you may realize.  Those of
you who have been looking for the perfect beach
vacation can find it here.  All you have to do is
book a hotel then let the good times roll.

The island activities around Oahu range from
surfing lessons and canoeing to swimming with the
dolphins and scuba diving.  No matter what you or
your family like to do on vacation, you can find
something for everyone on Oahu island.

Adventure
Those that like adventure can choose from a wide
variety of water sports and land activities on
Oahu.  If you would like to spend your vacation in
or near the water, you should try surfing, scuba
diving, or windsurfing.  The land activities here
include hiking through rain forests, biking along
the mountain ranges, even parachuting.

If you happen to be staying on Waikiki Beach, there
are many shops that rent outrigger canoes, surf
boards, and other gear on the beach.  You can even
go to the Kapiolani Park for tennis, archery, and
even jogging.

Romance
Romantic beach vacations on Oahu Island range from
renewing your wedding vows to luxurious beach service
at one of the several hotels.  If you’ve never
tasted pink beer or champagne, Mai Tai Bar is the
place you should check out.

If you would rather stay in a more secluded area,
Kahala Mandarin Oriental is 10 minutes away from
Waikiki Beach and offers a long sandy beach, great
service, and swimming with the dolphins - which is
something everyone is sure to enjoy.

Family beach vacations
Oahu is a destination that offers many different
activities for the entire family.  You can choose
from children’s programs at Waikiki Beach hotels,
hands on programs, and a variety of watersports.
The Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, and the
See Life Park of Hawaii are just a few of the
attractions the whole family can enjoy together.

The Waikiki Beach is shallow and water is calm
almost year round, especially in the winter months
when the surf stayes under three feet.  There are
certain parts of the beach that have a life guard
on duty watching over swimmers and surfers.

Culture
If you are interested in Hawaiian culture on your
beach vacation, Oahu Island offers a selection of
museums, historical attractions, and several
exhibits.  With several villages and culture
exhibits, you can learn anything you desire about
the culture of Hawaii.

When the time comes for your beach vacation, the
island of Oahu is a dream come true.  The entire
family will love it here, with the island also being
perfect for just a lovers vacation.  If you’ve
never had the pleasure of going to Hawaii - there
is no better time than now.

No matter if you are looking for a relaxing break
from your daily routine or a vacation filled with
activity, you’ll find it all and then some in Myrtle
Beach.  There is something for your entire family
here, including miniature golf, water parkers, fine
dining, shopping, and a lot more.  Golf lovers will
find paradise in choosing from over 80 pro courses
in the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach areas.

When the sun goes down in Myrtle Beach, the fun
doesn’t stop.  Several fine dining restaurants
will tempt you with their delicious food.  After
you have dinner you can visit one of the many night
clubs in Myrtle Beach that offers a dazzling array
of entertainment that includes comedy, country
music, rock ‘n’ roll, and of course the shag music
that the beach is so very well known for.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of life
you’ll find endless stretches of sandy beaches
with the sounds and smells of the ocean.  The salt
water marshes here are full of shrimp, crab, oysters
and even fish.  No matter what you do, you can’t
help but relax as the ocean breeze caress the
amazing landscape of North Myrtle Beach.

Located just eight miles north of the Myrtle Beach
area, North Myrtle Beach offers beaches that are
less crowded, the pace is much slower, and fewer
high rise hotels help to maintain a family oriented
atmosphere.  Here, you can take early morning
strolls along the ocean and discover the endless
treasures that nature has left for you and your
family to enjoy.

West Maui beaches
If you drive along the west coast of Maui from Lahaina
to Kapalua, you’ll see many breathtaking beaches
along the coast.    Kaanapali Beach will offer
you over three miles of white sand with a variety
of watersports, including surfing, sailboating,
and even catamaran rides. On the north end of
the beach is Black Rock, which is well known for
snorkeling.

Visitors like the sandy beach at Napili Bay,
because there are no high rise buildings around,
and the bay is protected well from waves.  The
Kapalua Resort in west Maui is home to Kapalua
Beach, Oneloa Bay Beach, and the D.T. Fleming
Beach.

South Maui Beaches
The rule with Hawaii and Maui is that the further
south you travel, the less crowded the beaches
will be. 

Kihei offers you a series of beaches along the
six mile coastline, some even offering lifeguards,
restrooms, and picnic areas.  Polo Beach and
Wailea Beach offer both restrooms and equipment
rentals.  Or, if you prefer a more secluded beach,
you should visit Maluaka Beach at the Maui
Prince Hotel - where you may even encounter some
green sea turtles.

A few miles past the Maui Prince Hotel is the
Big Beach of Makena, which is one of the best
beaches on Maui.  As the name implies, the beach is
quite large, and best of all - empty.  It offers
white sand, picnic facilities, and even restrooms.

East Maui Beaches
The beaches of East Maui are unlike others in
Hawaii.  Surround by lush scenery, the beaches are
secluded, scenic, and very colorful. 

Hamoa Beach is a must visit if you plan to visit
East Maui.  As you approach the beach from the
main road, you’ll walk past colorful plants and
palm trees surrounding Hamoa Beach.  Just off Hana
Highway is Hana Bay Beach, which offers black
volcanic sand.

The Red Sand Beach is difficult to get to, you’ll
need to find a narrow path along the coast.  The
beach offers plenty of swimming and snorkeling,
and you should be the only one there - which is
great for those looking for privacy.  Even though
it is hard to get to, Red Sand Beach is truly one
of a kind.

There are 30 beaches and coves that visitors can
explore either on foot or by kayak.  The activities
here include sailing, bird watching, beach volleyball,
surfing, and even scuba diving.

The Laguna Beach also enjoys warm weather year round
with an average high of 69 degrees in January and
77 degrees in July.  Popular activities for the outdoors
here include romantic picnics, hiking, cycling,
tennis, golf, and even botanical garden tours.

Laguna Beach is also home to an active artist
community with almost 100 galleries that showcase art
pieces by local and international artists.  There
are many festivals here in the summer, some of
which are known around the world.

For those who enjoy shopping, Laguna Beach offers
a wide selection of unique shops that sell hand
crafted jewelry, antiques, and other things that you
won’t find anywhere else.

With the perfect weather year round, Laguna Beach
in California offers you the perfect location for
your beach vacation.  Kids enjoy playing in the
sand at one of the several beaches, while parents
enjoy sun bathing and taking in the views that
Laguna Beach is very well known for.

If you’ve thought about taking a beach vacation in
the near future, Laguna Beach is perfect.  There
are several hotels for you to choose from, many
of which offer discounts during the year, depending
on when you visit.  There’s something for everyone
here, even if your family is hard to please.

If you are planning to relax, unwind from the
pressures of life, and get closer to nature, Kona
Village Resort is the ideal place to go.  This
vacation resort caters to couples seeking romance
as well as families looking to spend quality vacation
time together. 

The Polynesian style cottages have no phones or
television sets.  This way, guests can spend their
days trying out new activities, exploring the rich
Hawaiian marine life in the bay, or just spend time
relaxing time on the beach.

The resort offers 125 individual bungalows that
are spread out across 82 tropical acres.  They are
all different in style, size, and view.  The south
side of the resort offers palm trees and tropical
foliage, while the lagoon side features wildlife,
and the north side features a unique lava flow.

When it comes to dinner, you’ll have a choice of
two oceanfront restaurants.  The cuisine is light
with an emphasis on fresh island vegetables and
fish.  On Friday, the resort hosts the infamous
and legendary Lu’au, which has been a Hawaiian
tradition for many years.

The Kona Village Resort is located on 82 acres
of tropical heaven with a large beach - private
for guests.  You can explore the resort bay
that is teeming with wildlife, including the
Hawaiian grean sea turtles and blue tangs.

If you visit the resort between December and April,
you may even catch the North Pacific humpback
whales as they migrate from Alaska to Hawaii -
right off the beach.  Almost every night at the
resort, you can see the manta rays swim into the
light in front of the Hale Moana restaurant.

There are several different activities to choose
from here as well, including snorkeling, kayaking,
and sailing.  The Kona Village resort will even
organize daily volleyball games and glass bottom
boat tours.  If you choose, you can even play
tennis, go fishing, or even scuba diving - in
the crystal clear Hawaii water.

The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii is another fine
example of everything Hawaii has to offer you on
your beach vacation.  Hawaii is a beach vacation
paradise, with something for the entire family.
If you’ve been looking for the ideal vacation spot,
Kona Village is where you’ll want to spend almost
all of your time.

Even the briefest of family beach vacations to
Huntington Beach should include a visit to the
International Surfing Museum, where some of the
most treasured surfing artifacts are stored.  

Other attractions ideal for Huntington Beach include
the Huntington Beach art center, and the surfers
hall of fame.  There are plenty of other things to
do here besides the beach, which is perfect for
families who want more to do than swim.

Kids of all ages will enjoy a trip to Huntington
Central Park, which is one of the largest city parks
in Southern California.  With picnic tables,
barbeques, restaurants, sports complex, the
Adventure Playground, and even a golf course, this
is a great place to spend some time away from
the beach.

Huntington Beach is also within short traveling
distance to many of Southern California’s most
popular attractions and sights.  Disneyland,
Knott’s Berry Farm, Wild Rivers Waterpark, and
the Aquarium of the Pacific are all less than 20
miles away from Huntington Beach.  After a fun
day of exploring and riding rides, the beach is
an ideal place to return to.

With a lot to offer you and a lot of things to do
nearby, Huntington Beach is one of the best areas
Southern California has to offer.  There is always
something to do for your entire family, even if
your family is hard to please.  Huntington Beach
is that good - and your family will soon see that!

Hamoa Beach is about a five to ten minute drive
from the town of Hana.  The drive is easy to make,
with lots of great scenery along the way.  There
isn’t a parking lot, so you’ll need to park on
the side of the road and walk down the steps to
the beach.  Parking isn’t normally a problem
because the beach is never crowded.

There is a beach hut on Hamoa Beach that rents
body boards, snorkeling equipment, and even gives
out towels to guests of the Hotel Hana Maui.
There are also beach chairs and umbrellas that
are for guests only.

Unless you are a guest and want a chair, the best
spot on Hamoa Beach is on a big towel right in
the center of the black sand.  There’s plenty
of shade on the beach, so you won’t have any
trouble getting out of the sun when you have had
your fill of it.

The water at the beach isn’t rough and there are
no rocks to cut you as you swim.  The waves here
can get quite large, although they are easier
to swim in than other beaches on the island. 

Hamoa Beach is an excellent beach vacation spot,
offering something for the entire family.  There
is always something going on here, no matter
what time of year you visit.  For a beach vacation
that never lets up - Hamoa Beach is where you
need to be.

Visitors here can play on any of the Wailea Golf
Club’s three championship golf courses or enjoy
a game of tennis at any of the 14 courts the tennis
center offers.  Parents that are tired can get some
much deserved personal time with a massage at the
Spa Kea Lani.

The resort accommodations are either suites or
villas, so there is no need to squeeze your entire
family into a tiny room.  There suites here are a
minumum of 840 square feet and offer a separate
living room and marble bathroom with a separate
tub for soaking.

The private two levels villas here are minutes
away from the beach and are between 1,800 - 2,200
square feet as well.  The villas are ideal for
larger families as they offer a full service
kitchen and a private courtyard with a plunge pool
and barbeque for grilling out.

Keiki Lani is also the hotel’s activity center
for kids as well.  It’s a state licensed facility
for children between the ages of 5 and 13, giving
parents a break from watching their kids.  Here,
children can enjoy painting coconuts, building
sand castles, exploring the tide pools, learning
how to dance hula, and even making real flower
leis.  The activity center can accommodate up to
19 children, so be sure to call ahead and reserve
a space for your children.

Rates
The rates for stay start at $325 per night for a
suite.  One of the benefits of a family vacation
here is the special deals that are almost always
available.  The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui has several
packages available for family vacations. 

If you are planning to explore the island with
the kids, you’ll save a lot of money by taking a
package that includes a free rental car.  This way,
you can explore the island at your will without
having to worry about paying any extra money.

For a family vacation, Maui is truly a one of a
kind destination.  There are many different things
to do here for everyone in your family, even if they
are indeed hard to please.

Once your family experiences Maui and everything
there is to offer, you’ll never look at beach
vacations the same way again.  Maui has that kind
of power - especially when it comes to warm weather
and pleasing people from all over the world.

Maui
Throughout the West Coast of Maui, you’ll have many
choices for your beach vacation.  If you plan to
enjoy golf, the Kapalua Resort is a great choice,
as guests will receive 30% lower golf rates than
those who don’t stay at the resort.  The resort
also includes the Kapalua Bay Hotel, Kapalua Villas,
and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.

One bay over from the Kapalua Bay is the Napili Kai
Beach Resort, which is a low rise family resort
that offers comfortable beach front condos.  The
Napili Kai also offers complimentary programs for
children ages 6 - 12 from mid June to the end of
August, during Easter and Christmas.  The condos are
seconds away from the beach, and they include
kitchens as well as laundry facilities.

If you prefer a more secluded area, the Maui Prince
hotel is located in a quiet setting surrounded by
two scenic golf courses and a large sandy beach
that kids never seem to get enough of.

Mololai family adventures
The island of Molokai is filled with empty beaches,
no traffic lights, and few tourists.  Many tourists
visits only for a day or so, with some going to
the island because they assumed they were going to
Molokini (which is a snorkeling site near Maui).

The island of Mololai is accessible by ferry from
Maui or by plane from Honolulu.  The island is
ideal for those who like the outdoors with a twist
of adventure.  When you visit here, you shouldn’t
expect shopping or nightlife.

Florida
The Breakers Hotel in sunny Palm Beach Florida has
a spa, golf course, and a 1/2 mile sandy beach. 
There is also a seperate pool for the kids, a family
entertainment center, and a kid’s program.  Families
can reserve up to five adjoining rooms while
children under the age of 16 can stay for free in
the same room as their parents.

If you decide to take your beach vacation in Orlando,
the Loews Hard Rock Hotel offers you plenty of
beach and amusement rides, with a 240 foot slide
and a white sandy beach.

California
With several family beach vacation resorts in
California, the Hotel Del Coronado is among the most
famous.  The hotel offers many different facilities
for families, including lessons in kayaking, surfing,
tennis, and biking.

Georgia
The barrier islands in Georgia offer ambiance,
sandy beaches, and a laid back prospective to life
as you know it.  Jekyll Island offers you miles
of paved bike path with three 18 hole golf courses,
which is perfect for golf enthusiasts.