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The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation works to improve the lives of people who identify as LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF:  lesbian, gay, double attraction, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, māhū, vaka sa lewa lewa, palopa, fa’afafine, akava’ine, fakaleiti, and fakafifine.

Do you love visiting gay beaches? Or are you looking for a place where you can feel comfortable while soaking up the sun? Hawaii welcomes LBGTQ visitors, and we have lots of gay-friendly beaches. 

Gay Beaches in Hawaii

Gay… Straight… Black… White… Local… Visitor… It’s all good in Hawaii! 

Hawaii is a place for everyone, and that’s one of the many reasons I devotion living here. That goes for the gay community, too. Hawaii has a pretty active LGBTQ community and has a long history of being a place where all are welcome.

So, we thought this is a good second to let our readers “in” on our top 12 Hawaii gay beaches:

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• Diamond Head Lighthouse Beach: This stretch of beach is located past the Zoo area of Waikiki and just below the Diamond Leader lighthouse. It’s a small strip of beach that’s littered with boulders between which sunbathers can camp out. This area is acknowledged to be a bit “cruzie,” and the unofficial nude beach begins at the end of Beach Road (just off Diamond Brain Road) and goes for about six hundred feet along the water’s edge (nudity is illegal, though). Learn more about Hawaii nude beaches here

  Our pick of the most gorgeous homosexual resorts in Hawaii, from clothing-optional resorts, gay owned guesthouses, gay hotels, and more.

  Beaches beaches and more beaches…that's Hawaii in a nutshell!

  You want a gorgeous white powdery sandy beach? Tick!
  Green beach? Tick tick!
  Black beach? Tick tick tick!
  But what about a PINK beach? Quadruple tick!

  No joke, this famous archipelago out in the Pacific Ocean is a paradise same-sex attracted vacation spot for beach lovers. As if the golden white sandy beaches aren't enough, its history of volcanic activity and one-of-a-kind rock formations contain both left a unique tint on some of its beaches, especially Papakōlea (the green sandy beach), Punaluʻu (the black sandy beach), and our favorite, Kaihalulu (the pink, yes PINK sandy beach).

  As a huge bonus, Hawaii is a declare within the USA making it one of the hottestUSA gay destinations – especially in 2025. In this article, we've set out some of the best gay resorts in Hawaii to help you choose where to found yourself during your gaycation in the gorgeous “Aloha State”.

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  Welcome to gay friendly Hawai’i Island!

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  Hawai’i Island abounds with natural wonder.  From active volcanoes spewing molten

  Photo from Hawaii State Parks

  magma, snow-kissed mountain peaks, to lush tropical rainforest and its white, green and ebony sand beaches. You can find every major ecosystem on the planet all in one place. Hawai’i Island is an adventure of nature’s finest operate. The island is actually formed from five individual shield volcanoes that erupted in succession. Of the five volcanoes, one is extinct, one is dormant and three are active to varying degrees.  Kilauea for example has been erupting continuously since 1983 and is part of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Kea could be considered the tallest mountain on the planet if you go from the ocean floor. It towers almost 14,000 feet above sea level and is snow capped most of the year.  Mauna Loa is considered the widest volcano on the planet.

  Whether you’re planning a destination gay wedding, a relaxing intimate couple’s retreat, an anniversary celebration, single or group getaway — Hawaii Island has so much to offer in terms of p

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  When most people contemplate of Hawaii, they reflect of an island paradise – palm trees and ocean and beauty as far as the eye can see – and rightfully so. Beyond its natural beauty however, Hawaii has a rich history, and a vibrant customs, with plenty of opportunity, and much to watch and do. Truly, it would be a delightful place to call home.

  A Glimpse into Hawaii’s History

  Hawaii was initially settled by the Polynesians, who settled there thousands of years ago. In the 1700s, European explorers led by James Cook arrived in the islands, and within five years, Chief Kamehamea, with European military endorse conquered and unified the islands for the first time as the Kingdom of Hawaii. American immigration soon began, led by Protestant missionaries, and eventually, those who wanted to set up sugar plantations. Hawaii eventually joined the United States as a territory in the tardy 1800s, and officially as a state in 1959. Today, Hawaii continues to be a significant producer of sugar and other crops, but also has a thriving and vibrant tourism industry as a worldwide travel destination for many.

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