Gay beach hawaii

Do you love visiting gay beaches? The sand is so soft, the waves are so gentle, and the views are so stunning, you might think you’re in a dream. It’s a small strip of sand sprinkled with boulders, creating cozy spots to lay down your towel. This beach has wide, sandy shores and hardly any crowds.

Rainbow Falls gets its name from the beautifully prismatic mist dancing in mid-air on sunny mornings as the Wailuku River pours over a gorge, rushing past a natural lava cave into a large turquoise colored pool below. This beach ispopular with surfers and tourists alike, and there’s no cruising. So it’s an ideal place to learn surfing or give stand-up paddleboarding a try.

Parking is a breeze, so you won’t be circling forever to find a spot.

Mauna Kea Observatories — an independent collection of astronomical research facilities, including the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, on the summit of Mauna Kea located in a special zone called the “Astronomy Precinct” — established in 1967 on land protected by the Historical Preservation Act for its significance to Hawaiian culture.

Onizuka Space Center —  a museum dedicated to the memory of Challenger astronaut Ellison Onizuka located in Kona’s Keahole Airport

Pacific Tsunami Museum — overlooking Hilo Bay, the museum has a mission of tsunami education and is dedicated to those who perished on April 1^st 1946.

Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo — located in an actual rainforest in Hilo, HI, the zoo is home to 60 species of animals including a rare male white Bengal Tiger named Namaste’ and the grounds feature more than 40 different species of plants, flowers, and trees.

Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Botanical Garden — established in 1974 by Dr.

Virgil Place and friends to specialize in ever-blooming (pua mau) woody plants, the arboretum’s mission is to promote awareness of, and conduct research on, the uses of flowering plants in a Hawaiian arid environment for ornamental, agricultural, and bio-regional purposes.

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park — this park preserves the site where historically, Hawaiians who broke a kapu (one of the ancient laws) could dodge certain death by escaping to this puʻuhonua (place of refuge).

Rainbow Falls State Park – this 80′ tall by 100′ wide waterfall is the mythological home of the ancient Hawaiian goddess Hina.

Mondays are the unofficial gay day here. Let’s get into it:

Quick Hits

• Oahu is a must-visit for LGBTQ+ travelers, offering a range of gay-friendly beaches from the bustling Waikiki to the serene North Shore.

• Top Beach Picks: Kaimana Beach for chilling, Queen’s Surf Beach for mingling, and Diamond Head Lighthouse Beach for a unique sunbathing experience.

• More Beaches in Hawaii: On Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai

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The Best Gay Beaches in Oahu

Oahu is like a giant candy store for beach lovers.

And really, many report the smaller beach area next to Pole 67 is actually frequented by more gays.

Kehena Beach (This beach is meant for the open minded) is  located About 30 minutes south of Hilo. The waves here are gentle. Here are some favorites:

• Water sports at Lanikai Beach: Perfect for kayaking, snorkeling, or just floating around.

• Guided hikes with Oahu Queer Hiking: Explore the island’s natural beauty while making new friends.

• Surfing lessons from Big Wave Dave Surf and Coffee: Catch some waves and then refuel with delicious local coffee.

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