Waikiki has been ranked as one of the top 10 beach scenes in the world by TripAdvisor. Advertiser library file

Waikiki ranked 10th. TripAdvisor's short explanation:

"The most happenin' hot spot on Hawaii can be found at Honolulu's Waikiki Beach where travelers are draped in leis and bask on the famed island's gorgeous beaches. At night, the tiki torches are lit, and the nightclubbing game is afoot."

The rest of the Top 10:

1. Scene of the Prime: South Beach, Miami, Fla.

Miami is the land of the beautiful, and home to the best people watching this side of the equator. SoBe is the epicenter of sexy, with celebrities, locals and tourists competing in a game of skimpy attire "can you top(less) this". The city's white sand-covered beaches are among the finest in the world, and there might not be a better combination of sand, clubs and nightlife anywhere.

2. Club Hub: Ibiza, Spain

Originally a hippy hotspot, now also home to hipsters, Ibiza has developed a reputation as the world's biggest nightclub. The south side of Ibiza is where most of the action is, and the island also features marvelous soft sandy beaches that gently lead bathers into the mild Mediterranean.

3. Party in a Can: Cancun, Mexico

This spring break mecca keeps the heat turned up year-round. Cancun features the postcard image of white-sand beaches with the clear blue ocean that downtime dreams are made of. Add a hopping night scene that regularly hosts some of the world's top DJs, and Cancun is a hot spot that can't be missed.

4. Muy Caliente: Rio de Janiero, Brazil

If you can't make it to Rio for Carnival, don't worry, the party never stops on Copacabana Beach. This city is a beachgoers' paradise-Rio featuring more than 40 miles of uninterrupted white sand and the city's 10 million citizens will help visiting night owls samba 'til dawn.

5. Riviera Revelry: Nice, France

Luxuriating in the French Riviera sure is Nice. This famous vacation destination is nestled into hills rising up from the magnificent shores of the Mediterranean, and the longtime resort of French aristocrats is quaint by day and buzzing by night.

6. Thai One On: Phuket, Thailand

Beautiful clear blue water with white sand beaches surrounded by a lush rainforest might lead travelers to believe they have discovered Nirvana, but the island offers far more, with world-class resorts and nightlife, particularly in the hopping Patong.

7. Paradise Found: Mykonos, Greece

When you have a spot called Paradise Beach, it's got to be good. Hordes of scantily-clad sunbathers plant themselves at the picturesque beaches of Mykonos before heading into Chora for some umbrella drinks and all-night dancing.

8. Solid Gold: Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia

With outstanding beaches and a wealth of water activities, the Gold Coast is an amazing beach experience for travelers during the day, and at night, the in-crowd heads to the town of Surfer's Paradise, where the party goes on until the wee hours.

9. Baja Bash: Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Mexico