Wahiawa, Hawaii
Top Spots in and near Wahiawa
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Kaneohe, Hawaii
Relax on Secret Island
5.0Secret Island is on the East side of Oahu. It's located near the town of Kailua. It's a great place to have a beach day and avoid the crowds of Waikiki. The water is super calm and the background makes you feel like you are in a Jurassic park movie, which filmed just up the road. You can get ...Read more -
Honolulu County, Hawaii
Snorkel at Electric Beach
4.5The beach might not be very big but fortunately the Ocean has plenty of space. This is an awesome snorkeling spot. You can see tons of fish. The electric company right across the street has a large pipe that runs into the ocean and releases a heavy amount of hot water. This causes many fish to co...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 -
Honolulu County, Hawaii
Mokoli‘i
5.00.23 mi / 13 ft gainMokoli‘i is an island located off the coast of Kualoa Regional Park. You can swim, kayak, or SUP to the island. When it’s low tide, you’re actually able to walk out there, but be mindful of the tides, because the current picks up on higher tides, which makes the route back more difficult. If you ...Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike the Moanalua Middle Ridge Trail to the Haiku Stairs Peak
4.011.03 mi / 4849 ft gainThe ‘back way’ to the ever popular and still somewhat illegal Haiku Stairs, the Moanalua Middle Ridge hike brings plenty of beauty and even more challenges than the path down the Haiku Stairs. To get to the trailhead, park outside the Moanalua Valley Park and the trail begins just after the green...Read more -
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Visit the Byodo-In Temple
4.7Resting at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains, the Byodo-In Temple was built to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants that came to Hawaii. This beautiful Buddhist temple is a smaller-scale replica of an over 950 year old Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan.The temple grounds host wildlife such as hu...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 -
Kahuku, Hawaii
Hike from Turtle Bay to Kawela Bay
5.03 mi / 0 ft gainOnce you get to the Turtle Bay resort, you just follow the signs to Kawela Bay/ the Stables. From there the signs are super easy to follow, with options ranging from 0.5mi to 3.0mi. and you can do this as a simple out-and-back or as a longer loop that takes you through Banyan forests, beaches and...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 -
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 -
Kapolei, Hawaii
Hike to Ka'ena Point
4.55 miThe Ke'ana Point Trail winds along the shore of O'ahu from Waianae on the West to Mokuleia on the North. You'll have the chance to see monk seals and multiple species of protected birds.To access this hike from Honolulu drive West on the H1 towards Waianae. Eventually the H1 will become Farringto...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 -
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 -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Foster Botanical Garden
4.50.69 mi / 98 ft gainFoster Botanical Garden is a loop trail that is used for walking and nature trips located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Judd Trail
4.01.2 mi / 223 ft gainJudd Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more -
Honolulu, Hawaii
Judd Trail Mountain View
4.01.24 mi / 850 ft gainJudd Trail Mountain View is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.Read more