Beachy, busy, and beautiful beyond belief, both Honolulu and Miami Beach are excellent areas to vacation, both considered to be within the top 5 most popular beaches in America.
Honolulu provides eager beachgoers with some of the most gorgeous natural scenery, with white sand beaches and heavily forested hikes near the shoreline, not to mention really excellent surfing and beachside food stands.
Miami Beach, on the other hand, offers a top-notch party and city scene at the same time as offering great beach views and recreation, making it a typical favorite for the younger crowd.
When it comes to finding the perfect beach for your group there are certain factors you should consider: weather, crowds, price, and views.
Honolulu
This is probably a dream destination for many, the absolutely stunning Hawaiian island providing the whitest sands, bluest waters, and most breathtaking views.
- BEACHES: Waikiki Beach and North Shore, Waimanalo Bay, Lanikai Beach,
Kailua Beach - WEATHER: 80°F Average
- CROWDS: 7.5 Million Annually
- PRICE: $$ ($$$ when factoring longer flights)
(Check out our Honolulu Budget Tips)
Miami Beach
Pumped up beach parties mixed with beyond pretty views, Miami Beach is most certainly one of the most popular in Florida, some even say in the U.S overall!
- BEACHES: Central, North, South, South Pointe
- WEATHER: 70-75°F Average
- CROWDS: 13 Million Annually
- PRICE: $$$
(Check out our Miami Budget Tips)