Hapuna Beach is the largest white sand beach on the island and is utterly gorgeous. The body surfing’s pretty decent (especially when the wind picks up) and when we went on weekday mornings it wasn’t crowded. Rated the “Number one beach in America” by Conde Nast Traveler, Hapuna Beach is a long stretch of pristine white sand and every guest room as a view of it. There is a little cove nearby where the waters are sheltered and clear. But according to this tally, Hapuna Beach is the site of the most spinal chord injuries (read — getting pounded into the sand head first) in the Aloha State. Sandy’s ranks right up there and so does Waikiki, which actually doesn’t surprise me that much.
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Ocracoke Island is situated within North Carolina and it is another popular beach designed with families in mind. However, it would also make an ideal location for couples as the only way to get to the island is by airplane or boat. Located on the outer banks of North Carolina, Ocracoke Island is only accessible by boat or airplane. It is home to a number of popular beaches. Delray Beach has undergone significant suburban economic development and has a large retirement community. The city’s population more than doubled from 1970 to 1990. The shops of Seaside are some of the best in the area and provide a real sense of community.
