I LOVE ALL HAWAIIAN ISLAND BUT I GOTTA SAY OAHU NORTH SHORE IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE A SUNSET. DURING THE SUMMER TIME NORTH SHORE WAVES IS FLAT WITH SOME SMALL WAVES AND SUNSET BEACH IS A BIG ENOUGH BEACH TO WHERE IT SEEMS LIKE NOT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE THEIR. TURTLE BAY HILTON ON THE NORTH SHORE IS A NICE BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO STAY. PLUS YOU GOT THE LOCAL FRUIT STANDS ON KAMEHAMEHA HWY NORTH SHORE FOR EASY CHEAP HEALTHY HOME GROWN. HOW DO I KNOW THIS NORTH SHORE IS HOME TO ME. OH AND DONT 4GET STAIDUM AKA THE ALOHA BOWL WEN., SAT., AND SUNDAYS GET ALL YOUR SHOPPING DONE THERE. OPEN @ 6AM-4 OR MAYBE 5PM FLEA MARKET/SWAPMEET. YOU WILL FINE EVERYTHING THERE. BEST WAY TO THE NORTH SHORE PAY MY FARE AND ILL BE UR PERSONAL TOUR GUIDE. HAHA JK!! NO 4 REAL!! FOOD= EAT WHERE THE LOCALS EAT HOLE IN THE WALL PLACES ARE USAULLY THE BEST PLACE TO EAT AND CHEAP TOO. HAVE FUN!

LIVE ALOHA!!

If you are set on Oahu, I’d go to the North Shore too.

Otherwise, A-Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii!! It seems every Hawaii photo calendar has a sunset shot of the fish ponds fronting that beach!!

Stay at a hotel or condo in the Waikoloa Beach Resort

Oahu is the best place for a newbie to go for the first time. You aren’t going to be watching sunsets all day long, so enjoy all the fun activities that are available.

Yes, the western side of the islands will give you the sunset views, and you don’t need to be in your condo to watch them. Don’t worry so much about being right on the beach.

On a Saturday or Sunday evening go to Waikiki’s free “Sunset on the Beach” event. Watch the sun go down with all the other people as you wait for the movie to start.

Sunsets are enjoyable while you are alone, but I think, more fun when with a lot of people loving the same thing!

So did you already choose Oahu? Or can you go with another island? If you can, I say go to Maui. One of the most beautiful sunsets that I’ve ever seen was at the Grand Wailea. I’ve lived on Oahu for thirty plus years but I’ve never seen a better one here. Especially if you don’t like big waves and overcrowded beaches…Maui is a better choice.

Uncrowded beaches on the West side, Yokohama Beach or any of the beaches along the Waianae Coast is nice and uncrowded because tourists don’t go out there. But just as beautiful and close to Waikiki is Magic Island which is by Ala Moana Beach Park.

I would not think of Honolulu (Oahu) for quiet, uncrowded beaches, although the North Shore is like that, but there is not really any place nice to stay.
My suggestion would rather be Maui, and getting a small condo for 3 for under $1,000 (depending on time of year) is also doable. Package deals (air, transfer or car AND condo) are usually the smartest way to go in order to save money.
Food is typically expensive, since almost everything is flown in, so suggest buying things at supermarket (still higher than in the continental U.S.) and f. i. having breakfast, snacks at the condo.
If you still decide to go to Oahu, there is a BUS which goes around the island which is extremely inexpensive.
For more infos and help with locating a great package for you, feel free to contact me. I’ve been to all Hawaiian Islands and can give you honest feedback:)