Kapolei, Hawaii
Top Spots in and near Kapolei
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Lyon Arboretum Short Loop
4.00.41 mi / 108 ft gainLyon Arboretum Short Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Manoa Falls
3.61.59 mi / 600 ft gainLocated in close proximity to Honolulu, the 150-foot Manoa Falls is accessible from the nearest road by a hike of approximately 0.8 miles (one way). The hike passes through a diverse array of ecosystems in Manoa Valley and feels like a true jungle, which makes it a great photo-zone. This valley i...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Aihualama Trail
5.04.04 mi / 1401 ft gainTo get to Aihualama trail follow the Manoa Road into the back of Manoa Valley. Manoa Road ends at Paradise Park, continue up the road, through the parking lot, towards the entrance of Lyon Arboretum. At the sharp left bend in the road to Lyon, proceed straight ahead until you reach the parking a...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike to Mount Olympus
4.83.4 mi / 2600 ft gainThere are several ways in which you can reach the top of Mt. Olympus, I decided to take the Wa'ahila Ridge trail. This hike nestled in the Manoa Valley takes your breath away with its view of the island as well as its difficulty. Being located in Hawaii there is no need to worry about the right t...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay 10 Reef Kayaking
Kaneohe Bay is the remnant of a massive volcanic caldera. The collapse of the eastern side of the Ko’olau volcano created this protected bay surrounded by Hawaii's only barrier reef and the epic cliff sides that form the Ko’olau Mountain Range. If you have the chance to kayak out to these coral r...Read more -
4204 Diamond Head Road, Hawaii
Hike to Diamond Head Overlook
4.01.6 mi / 500 ft gainYou will start your hike at the bottom of the volcano. The cost to get into the park is 5$ per vehicle or 1$ for a walk-in or taxi. The cost of the park is absolutely worth it. On the way up the mountain you will start on a wide paved path that starts out relatively flat but gets steeper on the w...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Diamond Head Beach Park
4.0Diamond head has a couple of good breaks close to town if you're looking to get away from the crowds at Waikiki Beach. There are easy trails down to the beach and channels to paddle out in - the paddle is a little long, so mentally prepare yourself. The two main breaks are Cliffs and Lighthouse. ...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Likeke Falls Trail
5.00.81 mi / 289 ft gainLikeke Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Waianae, Hawaii
Makua Beach
Getting There: From Honolulu, head west on the H1 and follow signs for Waianae. Continue as the H1 turn into Farrington highway and drive along the coast. On your way to Makua Beach you will pass through Waianae and a couple small towns; depending on your schedule you may stop at a couple beache...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ka'au Crater Trail to the First Waterfall
5.02.5 miDirections: From Honolulu, head east on the H1 towards Hawai'i Kai and take the 6th Ave exit. Turn left onto 6th, right onto Waialae, and then left onto 10th. You should see signs for the Buddhist temple; follow them onto Waiomao Rd. You will continue on this road until it ends at a private lane....Read more -
Waialua, Hawaii
Peacock Flats and Three Corners
10.42 mi / 2270 ft gainParking is pretty straightforward once you are on Farington Highway coming out of Haleiwa. There's a small dirt lot on the east side of the gate and grass parking to the west. Once you go through the first gate and see the Mokuleia Forest Reserve Access Road sign on your right, you'll know you're...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Stand Up Paddle in Kaneohe Bay
4.7Stand Up Paddleboards can be rented in the nearby town of Kailua at various watersports shops. Kayaks can also be rented as another option. The bay can be reached by public access points in neighborhoods at Kaneohe Bay (there are 3 on Mikiola Drive) or at Kaneohe Beach Park.Rental Options: Kail...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Hang Out at the Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar
4.4There's no better way to spend a relaxing day in Hawaii than sitting out on the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, surrounded by great views of the Koolau Range and Oahu coastline.Located in northeast Oahu, the Kaneohe Sandbar is a fun place to spend your day snorkeling, playing water games, and enjoying food ...Read more -
Kahaluu, Hawaii
Photograph Mokoli‘i from Kualoa Regional Park
4.5Looking for a good photo opportunity while on Oahu? Mokoli‘i is one of the best you can find. Not only is it a scenic and unique view, but you can also have some fun with perspective. Located only 20 miles from Honolulu, hop on H1 W for about 2 miles before turning onto HI-63 N for 7 miles. Then...Read more -
Kailua, Hawaii
Maunawili Falls (Temporarily Closed)
4.43.2 miThe trail, is roughly 3.2 miles and is a great option if you're in the Kailua area. You'll hike in a covered forest along the riverbank, which leads to an amazing waterfall and swimming hole. Many people like to jump from the waterfall into the pool below, and some with a bit more courage even cl...Read more -
Kapolei, Hawaii
Yokohama (Keawaula Beach)
5.0Getting There: Traveling from Honolulu, follow signs toward Waianae: the H1 turns into Farrington highway (93) as you reach the west side of the island. Continue on Farrington highway until you reach the yellow gate marking the end of the road and Yokohama will greet you. As you drive through t...Read more