9 Waikiki Beach; Oahu, Hawaii
While it is fair to say that much of Hawaii is home to one tourist trap after another, this beach is perhaps the grandest of them all, with millions of visitors each year eventually forcing the locals out due to hotel construction and local tourism efforts. Many Hawaiians even claim that this is the “real Hawaii” since it’s mostly overrun by tourists each year, according to the Chicago Tribune. Suffice it to say, if you want a real taste of the Hawaiian culture, steer clear of this commercialized beach.
