More than a million dollar view: actually priceless! Sand, sea and sky with the waves breaking on…read morethe shore. Mild breeze, a sheltered spot from the sun. You must come to enjoy this yourself...a slice of heaven on earth. With intermittent squeals of glee from kiddies in the water.

If you have never been to this beach, it is not only one of the best beaches in Hawaii, but all of…read morethe country. The sand is like powdered sugar in your toes. Yes, it's under the other side of Oahu but worth it.

Always a favorite spot, very clean, and well-maintained. This park has beautiful scenery of the…read moremountains! Also, the public bathrooms and working water fountains are extremely helpful. Parking was fairly small but park was nice.

This is an Oahu treasure! It's free, relaxing, and full of wonderment. A great place for a family…read morepicnic, for a stroll to do some casual bird watching or just to enjoy the beautiful plants in this huge Hawaiian garden. On the day we visited, there was a local art show exhibiting some talented local artists' paintings. The weather was perfect, and we spent a little time exploring the beautiful grounds. There seems to be lots of events here, including fishing in the reservoir and meetings in the garden's headquarters. I wish I had had a full day to explore the Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens or lived closer to the park to visit more frequently. But even in the short time I had, I got a sense of things - the serenity and peace that envelopes you as you wander about and explore. I highly recommend a visit when you want some unwinding time. Enjoy!

This is the second time I've been here! First time I went on a solo kayak tour, this time I did the…read moreguided kayak tour! Really fun times. Staff is always friendly. I had Morgan as my tour guide and he was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and super friendly! It's a very easy tour, Kailua Beach Adventures makes things as easy as possible. It does require some upper body strength, but anyone at any level can do it! BEAUTIFUL views! 10/10 would recommend.

We had an amazing time on the Kailua Beach Adventure kayak tour, and a huge part of that was thanks…read moreto Morgan! The entire experience was so much fun from start to finish--beautiful scenery, great pacing, and just the right mix of adventure and relaxation. Morgan was incredibly informative throughout the tour, sharing interesting facts about the area, local wildlife, and history in a way that kept everyone engaged. One of the highlights was kayaking out to Popoiʻa Island (Flat Island), which was absolutely beautiful. Morgan did an excellent job helping us navigate the waters both going out and coming back, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident the entire time. Honestly, Morgan was the best guide we could have asked for--friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and just all-around awesome. We felt safe, well taken care of, and had such a great time. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Morgan as your guide!

This trail is located on the right side before the start of Makapuu lighthouse trail. Have been…read morehere a couple times and usually not very busy compared to the lighthouse trail. There's a few different pathways going toward the ocean, some people like to swim there but it's usually pretty rocky and dangerous waters here so I wouldn't recommend unless you're a strong swimmer. Popular for fishing too. No bathrooms or showers located here. P.S. it is rocky during the first part of the trail so I recommend wearing shoes so you don't twist an ankle or lose your slippa like I've seen others. Otherwise, it's pretty casual nature walk to enjoy on the east side. Enjoy!

We went here because my 5 year old nephew wanted to see the tide pools…read more It was a little difficult to find, becasue we didn't see any water when we arrived so we thought we were in the wrong location. There was a free parking lot once we arrived, so no issue with driving there. After you park you have to take the unpaved pathway and walk about 5 -10 minutes and you'll arrive at the tide pools. My nephew really enjoyed seeing all the snails, shells, rocks, and other creatures. Definitely should wear water shoes because a it's a lot of rocks. There is a place you can get in the water where the waves were low, but I would highly recommend not going too far in the water and being careful along the rock edges because the waves looked very very strong. Overall the views were pretty and the experience was nice.

Had an awesome fishing trip off the Kona Coast aboard this 17 ft small charter boat. Capt. Mike…read moreOshiro has over 30 yrs. experience fishing for marlin off the Kona coast and is on the "Grander Board" for catching a thousand pound Marlin. The first day we went out we caught a 479.5 lb Pacific Blue Marlin and have a lifetime of memories. Mike might not be the best but is darn hard to beat.

To get here map out Makapu'u light house. There is a lot of parking. You can do the regular hike in…read moreflip flops since it is paved- but for your safety you should wear sneakers for the tide-pools. Head up the paved hike. 2/3rds of the way up and the 3rd look out is the entrance to the tide-pools. Veer left once you enter and follow the directions markers. Some nice person has spray painted the way look for these to ensure you're going the correct way. There are some loose rocks so be careful. The view of the ocean is beautiful and the tide-pools get closer as you creep down. This is one of those hikes that stay with you and you will never forget. You will be swimming with the fish in the tide-pools as the ocean is splashing as you are safely tucked in the tide pool. This hike is truly magical.

pls be cautious !! i've heard lots of incidents occur here especially during high tide seasons and…read morethe climb ascending down is really dangerous... which is why i had to do it before i'm old hahaha albeit it was so fun and an unforgettable experience for me.

Simply an amazing and beautiful day on Kaneohe Bay! Scheduling was easy via phone and email with…read moreKyle. Met him at the harbor- he helped us load the boat with all our stuff bentos, wine, towels, snacks, purses, snorkel gear. Turns out, he had a cooler full of water and juice and snorkel gear for us. Such a laid back, friendly and knowledgeable guy, Kyle made us feel like we were just a bunch of friends hanging out on his boat for the day. Was gift for my mom when she was visiting from NJ. She loved it. Saw coconut island with hundreds of fish, then walked around sandbar, then saw about 20 turtles maybe more and then lunch stop at secret beach (or was it called island) and then past china mans hat. Very special excursion, away from tourists, and I plan on recommending this to all my mainland guests. Made me wish I had a boat but then again I don't know the first thing about maintenance, rules on boating (is that a verb) etc. will just have to make sure to become a regular patron of this business.

Excellent trip. Need to try and book ahead if possible since it is not everyday…read more Go see the amazing sandbar and shoreline with an experienced guide who grew up there and loves it. A great trip for a family or friends group. I took 9 people total with us, and all loved it. Highly recommended. Mike

Nanko Fishing Supply has developed quite a following on social media because of their ridiculously…read morelow beer prices and fun selection. A note of warning for beer fans, a lot of their stock is stored on shelves in the store, which is very warm so they may not hold up once you get them ready to drink. They do have coolers of cold beer as well, perfect place to grab your beers to enjoy while fishing. Oh yeah, they're primarily a fishing store, with all the supplies you could need: rods, tackle, bait, and other gear. It's located in Kaneohe, with free and easy parking outside. This is a fun place to check out if you're in need of fishing gear and of course, beer.

The young man at the front is incredibly helpful and kind. My 6 year old grandson wants to start…read morefishing. We told him we know nothing. He helped us put a pa page together, tied the hook for us and showed us how to throw it. Ill only go there going forward.

Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor is located in Kaneohe. It's for small boat harbor. There's also a pier…read moreon one side where you can fish. But don't tell everyone because then it won't be a secret no more. There's nothing like coming here on a Sunday morning with your beach chair to relax. I must have dozed off many times by the breezy trade wind and overcast weather at the open sea. You wonder why we don't do this often but get soaked into technology including myself. Anyways, you get a nice view of Ko`olau mountains and Chinaman's hat even though it's still far away. There's public restrooms that's fairly decent. Free parking is available but by noon it fills up on the pier side. There's more parking on the harbor side but I'm not sure if you can park there.

Such a BEAUTIFUL place! most definitely a place to go if u have a small boat, jet ski, kayak or…read moreeven paddle boards

Ahhh home sweet home! As memories of me getting stung by jellyfish as a kid come up, we now know…read morewhen to not get in the water lol. But, nevertheless, this beach always makes me feel most grounded when I need it. I can sit here with my people or on my own, and reflect for hours at a time and leave feeling completely refreshed. It seems I can't stop myself from repeating how grateful I am to be back home.

Waimanalo Beach Park is a stretch of sandy shoreline on the southeastern side of Oahu along the…read moreKalaniana'ole Highway. There are free parking lots throughout as well as public restrooms and picnic tables. It has crystal clear water and white sand; best of all, it's not as busy as other beaches in Hawaii. The one thing that annoyed us was the vast amount of birds flying around. You can see their footprints everywhere and there were many close to us. If we had food we would've most likely been bothered by them because there were so many. Fun fact: Kazuo Sakamaki, the first prisoner of war taken by U.S. forces during World War II, was captured on December 8 1941 on Waimanalo Beach.