Waikiki Beach (one of the best and most iconic in the entire state) remains a top wading ground for swimmers, surfers, and eager onlookers. This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is best enjoyed with a cool mai tai in hand from the Royal Hawaiian. Hotels on Oahu range from family-friendly Disney resorts to the hip Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, which is decorated with koa-wood furnishings and vintage postcards.