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- Spectacular view of the surrounding
- Hiking to the top
- Learning about the history of Diamond Head
Type: Geological Feature, Hike, Mountain, Park, Scenic Lookout, Volcano, Landmark
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- Scenic view of the surrounding
- Spotting humpback whales and the Hawaiian green turtles
- Great for diving when the water is calm
The Halona Blow-hole located on the island of Oahu off of Hanauma Bay is a rock formation and a blow-hole formed by underwater lava which took the form of a tube and has an opening ... moreon both sides of it. As the ocean water enters the tube, the pressure increases as the tube narrows such that the water shoots upward into the air sometimes to a high of 30 feet or more. The Halona Blow-hole is a popular attraction. The location is very scenic, there are steep cliffs and fantastic views.
The blow-hole is most active during high tide. It is also the best location to go and look out for humpback whales or Honu (the Hawaiian green turtle). When there is no surf and a light northerly wind blowing, diving is possible along the coast. If the waves are breaking, it is recommended to dive elsewhere. The tidal change produces very strong currents known as 'Molokai Express" that can drag a person out to sea. Some persons have lost their life trying to sit on the blow-hole or trying to hold parts of their body into the stream of water. The area is quite dangerous, so it is best to be careful and stay at the lookout point and enjoy the view from a safe distance.
The Hawaiian name Halona means "peering place". On a very nice day, the view can be very fantastic. From far off on the horizon, the islands of Molokai, Maui and Lanai can be seen. To the right of the blow-hole is located Halona Cove, a small sandy beach that is perfect for swimming when the surf is calm. The site is also known for the famous love scene of Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the film "From here to eternity".
Type: Attraction, Geological Feature
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- Known for its delicious shrimp vendors, scattered around Kamehameha Highway.
- Students of Kahuku High, have achieved great things in Sports, Academics, and Arts.
- This town has been used as a set for various TV series over the years.
Kahuku is a tiny little town, just between Laie and Turtle Bay, and is part of the Ko’olauloa District, on the island of Oahu, in the County of Honolulu. ‘Ka Huku’, meaning “The projection” ... morein the Hawaiian language, is generally thought as a reference to Kahuku point, which is the northernmost tip of the island of Oahu. It had a population of about 2,614 people in the 2010 Census, over an area of 2.3 sq. miles (including water), which gave a population density of 1,100 people per sq. Mile. The zipcode of this area is 96731.
Despite being quite a small town, there are quite a few attractions and things you can do here. Scattered on the sides of the Kamehameha Highway that passes through this town, you’ll find many trucks that sell shrimp. There are shrimp farms very close to this area, and hence these shrimp vendors are seen very often, one of the more famous ones being “Giovanni’s”. Their shrimp dishes are quite well known and delicious. For a cost of 13 USD, you get one of three flavors of shrimp of your choice, namely Scampi (with garlic), lemon and butter, or spicy, as well as two scoops of rice. Kahuku Beach is also popular among fisherman, although it’s not ideal for swimming, since the limestone shelf would make for a pretty bumpy swim. In close proximity of the beach is Kahuku Golf course. The Turtle Bay Resort is also worth visiting, complete with a close-by beach with swimming and snorkeling possible there.
Kahuku is also known for its high school, Kahuku High. The students that are in this school always seem to excel at either academia, or extracurricular activities like sports. It is very well known for it’s Football, and is ranked nationally in the United States. In 2007, it was the High school with the second largest number of active football players from any single high school (Second only to De La Salle High School of Concord, in the state of California). Kahuku students seem to dominate even in sports like Water Polo, Track and Field, Wrestling, Basketball, Volleyball, and Judo.
But besides sports, some students excel even in the Arts. Just some of the awards won by certain students include the photography portfolio category in the Scholastic Arts Category, and some students stood in the top ten lists of various U.S. based quizzes such as History Day and We the People. In fact, till date, the students of this high school have recieved some sort of recognition in over 25 different national contests, more than any other public school in the entire state of Hawaii.
Besides all of this, The alumni of this high school includes some famous personalities. People such as musician Jack Johnson, Member of German Parliament Alexander Bonde, Public figure Earl Anzai, Chef Sam Choy, and famous surfer Pancho Sullivan, are all graduates of this high school.
This town has also been a location for filming. A popular game show of the name “The Diamond Head Game” was filmed nearby Turtle Bay Resort, which at that time was named Kuilima Hotel. A FoxTV show called North Shore was also filmed there much more recently.
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- Great pit stop for kids
- Top family picnic spot
- The Exciting Alii tour
Tropical Farms is indeed one of the best places
to see once you are in Hawaii. The Farms were established by a Hawaiian Family
in 1987 as roadside operation. The Farms have been providing ... morecosmetics and
agricultural products for over two decades now and is nestled in an extremely
bewitching place.
With the Pacific Ocean at its back and Kamehameha Highway in the fore, The Tropical Farms
offer you the location that is not only the most memorable on Oahu Island but
in entire state of Hawaii. The Macadamia Nut Farm, commonly Known as the
Tropical Farms are located close to the Town of Ka’a'awa. It is a beautiful place with a country
feel and a lot of trees around. You can also find chicken and other animals
wandering around behind the main store that can especially excite your
little ones.
Another hit with the kids is a basket full of macadamia
nuts still in their shells. The Kids can crack open those nuts using the rocks
or their own teeth. Inside the store, they offer you a lot of macadamia nut
samples both flavored and plain and free coffee.
Similarly, you can also buy edible and nonedible
souvenirs from the store and it is a nice place to purchase quite a few
interesting things for yourself as well as your friends.
Type: Attraction, Coffee Farm, Plantation / Ranch, Scenic Lookout, Scenic Road
Features: Bathroom, Drinking water, Food for purchase, Parking, Picnic tables
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- 2 mile Scenic Hike
- 500 foot Climb in Elevation
- Ocean looks Turquoise from Here
Located within the 38-acre Makapuʻu Point State Wayside
Park, is the Makapu'u Lookout. The trail leads from the former Coast Guard
residential area to the summit on a relatively easy ... moresandy path.
From the summit, visitors can watch for
whales from November to April using the provided telescope or their own
binoculars. If it is a clear day, it is sometimes possible to see the blowholes
on Makapu’u Head’s rocky shore from the summit. On almost any clear day,
visitors can see magnificent sea cliffs, Visitors can also often see Makapu’u
Beach Park, Rabbit Island, and Kaohikaipu Island.
Visitors to the park can also take another
short hike to see the Makapu’u Lighthouse. This path starting near the same
trailhead also offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Type: Hike, Scenic Lookout, Landmark
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- Great for surfing very powerful waves
- Beautiful coral reef, nice for snorkeling
- Swimming
Sunset beach on the north shore of Oahu offers a combination of nice surfing conditions, beautiful sun and soft nice sand at the beach. The sand is golden, and there are palm trees ... morethat line up the beach providing shade. In the summer the water is calm and perfect for swimming and snorkeling. A tide pool also can be seen where people often collect shells and observe marine life. The best place to snorkel is in the offshore tide pool around the protected area of the beach.
The winter period is most active. Many surfers converge to Sunset beach which is a world famous beach. Waves can reach 30 feet high, there are very powerful currents. The currents known as Sunset Rip runs on every big swell. Many well known international surfing competitions take place at the beach. Sunset Beach is not the place for beginners. The powerful current sucks back the water with great force that it could potentially hurl inexperienced surfers deep into the ocean.
Sunset Beach is about 2 miles long not very far to two other popular surfing beaches, Ehukai Beach and the Banzai pipeline. The powerful current is such that you may enter the water in a certain area, and just a few minutes later find yourself further down the beach. There are different amenities including lifeguards. Sunset beach is also a very nice place for watching the sunset, which is also the reason the beach was given the name Sunset Beach.
Features: Bathroom, Lifeguards, Parking, Showers
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- Great surfbreak
- Scenic lookout
- Surfing
One of Oahu's gems, Makapu'u Beach Park is located on the southeastern tip of the island. It can be reached by going on Kalanianaole Highway passing Sandy beach. Just before reaching ... morethe park you will also pass the trail leading to the Makapu'u light house. An ancient Hawaiian legend tells of Makapu'u being a god that came from Tahiti to live in a cave at Makapu'u. She had eight bright eyes so the Hawaiian gave her the name " bulging eye"
Makapu'u Beach Park is very popular among body boarders and body surfers. During the winter month there are powerful
Shore breaks that gives surfers seeking for some adventure a thrill ride. In the summer, the ocean is a bit calmer but there is waves almost every day. Enjoying the water in Makapu'u either during the summer or the winter requires experience. It is not suitable for leisure swimming. The size of the beach varies throughout the year. In the winter large boulders are exposed in the shore break by high surf eroding the beach.
When there is low tide, you can explore tide pools that are exposed and admire the marine life. You will notice various fish, crabs, opihi and other marine life trapped in the lava. Particularly interesting is to spot the mudfish which is a jumping fish that crawl around and jump from tide pool to tidepool. Just off of Makapu'u are two islands. Manana that looks like a rabbits head, hence its nickname "Rabbit Island". It is comprised of 64 acres and is a protected bird sanctuary. You need to obtain permission from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to go and explore the island. The other island, Black Rock, is a lot smaller. It is also known as Kaohikaipu Island.
The lighthouse is just around the corner. To get to the lighthouse, there is a paved trail that can be accessed from the parking along Kalanianaole Highway. Makapu'u lookout is also just south of the beach park. It provides a nice scenic view of the surroundings and of the two islands. Makapu'u Beach Park attracts lots of visitors all year round and is one of the beaches in Oahu that offers lots of recreation.
Type: Beach, Park, Surf Break
Features: Bathroom, Drinking water, Food for purchase, Lifeguards, Parking, Showers
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- Very big Hawaiian green sea turtles
- Paddling to the surf point
- Snorkeling with turtles
Laniakea Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, is found on the North shore of Oahu. The beach attracts visitors who come to watch the turtles basking in the sun. On some rare occasions, ... moreon other beaches of Oahu, turtles can be spotted on the ocean but you have to be lucky. Laniakea Beach almost is most of the time full of turtles. They come to the beach and do not seem to mind the people who are taking pictures of them.
Laniakea Beach has become a bit more crowded in recent year. Lots of tour buses come to the location as they are going to other attractions. Parking can be found right across the beach. The green sea turtle is protected under the federal Endangered Species Act in Hawaii. Care should be taken therefore when admiring them as it is illegal to chase, hunt,handle, harass or injure them in any way. The turtle has probably come to this particular beach since there is a seaweed that grows on its shore which they enjoy eating.
Laniakea Beach is quite small and has a rocky shelf. A strong rip current often forms on the west side of the beach when the surf is up. Laniakea is also an entry point for surfers who use the location to get to the offshore surf sites of Laniakea, Himalayas and Hultin's. Laniakea beach has very nice and is good for sunbathing. Even if the main reason water sport lovers use Laniakea Beach is for surfing, the beach still offers nice opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. The green turtles are quite friendly and often will allow people to swim and snorkel in the water with them. You should almost try and give the turtle at least 10 feet of space when swimming with them and not block their path. You should never ride on it or sit on it.
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- Cliff jumping
- The lizard rock
- Beautiful scenery
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 ... moreIslet, 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.
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- Koko crater
- Look out for humpback whales and turtles
- Diving and swimming
Halona Beach Cove on the south-eastern shore of Oahu at the foot of Koko Crater is a beach that gained popularity after the shooting of the movie "From here to eternity" on the location ... morein 1953. The beach is small and sandy pocketed on three side by steep, jagged lava rock. The site offers an ideal location for swimming but caution must be taken and not attempt swimming when the surf is rough. Outside of the protected area, the current can often be quite strong and the water turbulent.
The beach is hidden from view from the parking. Access requires going down a steep path. Although the path is easy, care should be taken as the rocks are slippery and sharp. You should always wear shoes has you hike the rocks to reach the beach. There are no lifeguards or any facilities except for parking.
During the winter season, the location is the ideal place for spotting humpback whales as they go on their journey leaving the North Pacific. Hawaiian green turtles can also be seen swimming about. With light northerly winds blowing on the surf, diving is possible but should not be undertaken when the wave is breaking. The tidal waves change erratically forming strong current known as Moloka'i that can drag divers out to sea.
Just a few walking distance from the beach is Koko crater which is a massive cinder cone that visually dominates the area. Horse stables can be found within the crater. West of the beach cove is a rocky point known as Bamboo ridge. The location is a popular fishing spot since the 1920's. The name was given after the fisherman bamboo fishing poles which could be seen along the edge of the cliff in the past.
Type: Beach, Geological Feature, Historic
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