Hawaii
Looking for the best photography in Hawaii? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Hawaii. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Hawaii
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Haleiwa, Hawaii
Waimea Falls
1.02.18 mi / 240 ft gainThe hike to the Waimea Falls offers both the natural beauty of a tropical rainforest, as well as the unique, in situ opportunity to learn about local history. Although this hike can be crowded, it is definitely worthwhile to see and swim in this amazing Hawaiian waterfall. The approximately mile...Read more -
Kahuku, Hawaii
Camp at Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Want to visit the beautiful North Shore but on a tight budget? Camping is the trick. On my last two trips to Oahu this has been our primary base camp for our adventures. The campground sits only a 5 minute drive east of Turtle Bay resort, right next to the town of Laie. This means is only 10-20 m...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden
5.0Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is on my list of the top ten most beautiful nature places you can drive to. Hoʻomaluhia means "to make a place of peace and tranquility." This breathtaking gem was built in 1982 by the US Army Corps of Engineering to prevent flooding. There’s a lot to do here, you...Read more -
Waimea, Hawaii
Explore Lapakahi State Historical Park
1 mi / 50 ft gainDrive north along the Akoni Pule Highway for approximately 45 miles. When you reach Lapakahi State Historical Park, turn left of of the highway and find a parking spot. The fishing village itself consists of several volcanic rock walls along the shore. It is a great stop while exploring the nort...Read more -
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Catch a Sunset at Anaehoomalu Point
5.00.5 mi / 20 ft gainThis beach is a great if you're looking for a more secluded beach in Waikoloa Village. Rarely are there more than ten people there even during sunset when people flock to the beach. If you aren't staying at the Hilton next door then this spot is a little harder to access. There are two beach a...Read more -
Kapalua, Hawaii
Snorkel Kapalua Bay
4.0There are only a few Hawai'ian snorkeling gems better than Kapalua Bay. Tucked into a narrow cover along the rocks of a long dormant volcano is a beautiful sandy bay that should be on any Maui snorkeling list. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxed that surrounds a picturesque beach. Getting here ...Read more -
Pepeekeo, Hawaii
Explore the Old Mamalahoa Hwy
5.03 miRunning or biking on Old Mamalahoa Hwy is a treasure! The path is marked as a 'Scenic Drive' but you can park your car along the way and run, or bike through. This area is north of Hilo's downtown so you'll follow Mamalahoa Hwy north (the only highway that goes around the north side of the island...Read more -
Waimea, Hawaii
Horseback Ride on Kohala Mountain
Enjoy a 2 hour horseback ride on Kohala Mountain in Waimea on the north side of the Big Island! There are several ranches in the area through which you can take a guided tour - I would recommend Paniolo Adventures, but you can look up the ranches in the Waimea / Kohala Mountain area. The ranches ...Read more -
Haleiwa, Hawaii
Catch the Sunset at Pupukea Beach Park
5.0Pupukea is located on the North Shore of Oahu. This beautiful spot is a great place to catch the sunset. During the winter time there can be very large surf, so be extra careful not get too close to the water's edge. It's a popular spot for locals and tourists to just relax and enjoy the Island...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Koko Head Botanical Garden
5.01.71 mi / 276 ft gainKoko Head Botanical Garden is a loop trail offering a hike for the whole family. The trail is wide, well-marked, with minimal elevation gain. Along the loop, the sections are well-marked with information about which regions of the world the vegetation is native to. You can complete the loop clock...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kuliʻouʻou Beach
5.0Kuliʻouʻou Beach Park is located just off of Bay Street in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of East Honolulu, Hawaii. There is a parking lot with additional street parking nearby. The beach offers a very shallow shelf for quite a ways offshore. This doesn't make for a great place to swim, but is good...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike to Pele's Chair
1.3 mi / 150 ft gainPele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, is said to have sat here just before finishing her volcanic activity to form Oahu. She left here and moved on to the islands of Molokai and Lanai. The hike is only about a mile to the beach. You start at the parking area for the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail. ...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