Hawaii's Duke Kahanamoku: Best beach in the U.S.?

Originally published: January 8, 2013 5:41 PM
Updated: January 11, 2013 8:22 AM
By GARY A. WARNER The Orange County Register

Photo credit: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa | Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Hawaii. It is the Best Beach of 2013, according to the popular “Dr. Beach” best beaches contest.

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I have seen the future, and it is hot, wet and sandy, and you can get one of those funny-colored drinks with a paper umbrella on top.

I took a swim recently at Duke Kahanamoku Beach on Oahu in Hawaii. It is the Best Beach of 2013, according to the popular "Dr. Beach" best beaches contest, which will come out around Memorial Day.

Officially, the 2013 winner is a closely guarded secret,...

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