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If you are looking for surf without the crowd that typifies nearby Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Beach Park is your best option. Plus, you can also view Diamond Head from here. Located between Waikiki and Honolulu, Ala Moana Beach Park is the favorite of locals, and families tend to hang out here on weekends and in summer. It’s easy to understand why. Behind the beach, the park offers plenty of picnic shades, running trails, tennis courts, and other entertainment facilities. Ala Moana may be a quieter and calmer place to relax, but its surf condition fares no less than that of Waikiki Beach. Protected by an outer reef, the water in Ala Moana Beach is always calm. It is considered safe for children, and ideal for swimming, body boarding, boogie boarding, and surfing. However, water visibility is poor so children should always be watched and made sure they don’t stray from the shore. Also, waters in the beach channel can be deceptive. If you are a weak swimmer or a beginner, do not swim near …