La'ie Point State Wayside Park is found on the northeastern shore of Oahu. Its a small park about 1.5 which includes a rocky point and five small islands. One of the islands, Kukuihoolua Islet, has a very interesting large natural arch, on another island, Mokualai Islet, locals have constructed a rock structure. The beach park offers a scenic view of the north shore and of the five islands (Kihewamoku, Moku'auia, Pulemoku, Kukuiho'olua and Mokualai). La'ie Point State Wayside Park offers the perfect spot to relax, have a picnic, enjoy the scenery which includes volcanic stones and nice vegetation. The spot is also very good for fishing. Swimming is possible but often extreme sport is practiced with visitors looking for some excitement jumping off from the top of cliffs to the ocean.
One of the main attractions is the naturally formed arch or "Lizard Rock" as it is called because it looks like a lizard. The arch has a hole punched through it which was done in 1946 during a tsunami. The rock itself has a legend which says that a giant lizard once patrolled that section of the ocean. The lizard, Laniloa, battle a certain man by the name of Kana. The man won the battle despite the reputation of the lizard of having killed many passersby. Kana then divided the body of the lizard into five sections which are now the five islands.
The beach of La'ie Point State Wayside Park is a little bit more sheltered than some others. The water is not rough during the summer can become agitated in the winter. Man jumps off cliffs, but you should also make certain that you are a good climber since climbing back is quite tricky. There is limited parking available, no lifeguards and no facilities.
When at La'ie Point State Wayside Park, there are many attractions such as the La'ie Mormon temple or the Polynesian Cultural center. You can also hike to La'ie falls. The trail is almost steep and rugged and is not for everyone. Gunstock Ranch often organizes guided tours which will take you to lengthy and enjoyable trot around the ocean-side scenery.