The lavatories are spick and span, and there are both indoor and outdoor showers to rinse off the sand. The beach is teeming with picnic tables, so you can chow down on your sandwiches without getting sand in your grub. The waves are petite, so the little ones can paddle around without getting swept away. It's a safe and hygienic spot, with no whiff of marijuana or any smashed windows to be seen. But make sure to give the rules a once-over before you saunter onto the sand. If you're using Google Maps, aim for The Lanai At Mamala Bay instead of Hickam Beach, or you might end up at the airport's secure gate with no way in. And if you're into wind boarding, this is the place to be!