A beautiful day for a hike! Every time I do this hike it's a little different. Today the waterfall…read morewas cold and bracing and there were a lot of people hiking the falls. We started out around 8:45 AM and by the time we reached the waterfall, it was getting full of families and pairs of hikers. I recommend go early to skip the crowds. The hike itself isn't too technical and there are only a few places where you have to step up high over a rock or scramble through a stream.

Here are clear and concise directions for this hike!!…read more Main parking off Pali hwy. Entrance is easily visible. You'll enter the bamboo forest. Within the first 50 feet it will split into a Y trail, take the left path. If you go straight you'll likely end up in the bamboo section for 20-40 mins. If you do not exit the bamboo area within 10 mins, you're lost. You'll exit the bamboo area through a lifted/broken section of the fence. Walk uphill onto the paved pathway. This will open onto a wide valley. You'll pass a large bridge structure. Follow that till road till you get to the supply shed structures. Look for a small concrete stairway in the trees. Stay left mostly, and look for pink ribbons. Pass the old fenced off pool looking area. Once you hit the rock/mud path (approx 10 mins) there's a hard right turn down into the main river area. A large tree has fallen so you'll need to spot the ribbons, and climb over this tree. If you pass this fallen tree by mistake, the trail will seem oddly difficult and dense. You'll need to turn around. Walk until you see the man made rock wall with a small waterfall, and walk across this to the other side. Follow the ribbons up the path and you'll need to cross the river 3-5 more times after this. Keep looking for clear open paths. There's two ways you can continue after that point so don't worry. (One way is just more difficult) Before the waterfall there's a larger section of rocks you'll have to climb over. Main takeaways: You will have to walk across slippery rocks several times. It is muddy. It's not that difficult but can be dangerous at some parts. If you don't see a pink/orange ribbon for more than 5-10 mins at any time, you are likely lost.

Local park trail, paved mostly. Bikers, joggers and other walkers share the path…read more Petroleum pipe trail and parts of it smells like it. Some homeless camps in bushes/trees along trail.

Fun place to catch and release, get pretty good action, plenty stuffs from tilapia, oio, barracuda,…read morepapio. I ride my bike down and fish for a few hours and ride home. Only real complaint is that there are always dozens of middle age haole dudes on their e-bikes ripping around the trails.

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!

Found this magical spot through google. People has mention you can't access this beach unless you…read morebook a boat over through Kualoa Ranch activity center. Were they wrong! I did my research and manage to find a way by foot. It took about 10 to 15 minutes to reach this destination. My kids and I were so excited to explore slice of paradise. Crystal clear water and beautiful scenery felt we were on a deserted island. Glad I was able to find a way to get here without paying a fee.

Food: NA Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 2/5 ADA accessible: 2/5 If you've ever been to Oahu and end up wandering up the the Northeast side of the island or meander towards Kualoa ranch, then you should try to find the Secret Island. It's an entirely man made island where there are activities like paddle board, group canoe, kayaking, volleyball, and lounging. The only downside with the water activities here is that is limited freedom on where one can go. Is say about 75 yards on each direction. Trust me on this, YOU WILL GET CALLED BACK. However it is for your safety. All of these come with a fee of course, but since work and I were there for a wedding, it was all paid for. There is no food provided, however you CAN BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS, provided there is no glass brought in. It's a great place for a little get away, from your little get away and I recommend to do this while on the island.

Enjoyed this hike that is located off the Mānana Ridge Trail…read more First of all wear proper shoes for this hike. The surfaces can be muddy, slick, rocky and rooted. Bring plenty of water and snacks. It's all steep downhill or uphill once you take the falls section of the trail. The falls were not running much at the time of my hike , however the pools were cool and deep. The area is lush and beautiful with some tropical plants in bloom. There is a rope that is knotted to hold onto to help you walk down the rock face down to the first pool and rope swings into the next pool below it. The journey back up got your blood pumping. Parking on the street, be respectful on not talk loud in the neighborhood.

Not a maintained trail. Us and other people got lost either going to the falls or back from the…read morefalls. As an intermediate hiker, this was just a fair hike. Its a straight path for about a mile then for the last mile and a half its a sharp descent to the bottom. This trail is the Manana trail but when you hit the one mile mark, it splits between the waterfall trail and the continuation of the Manana trail. Thankfully there was secure ropes to help you down and up. It wasnt bad going up because its mostly shaded. The waterfall swim was worth it, however, the waterfalls themselves werent as great. It was just a tiny stream. It also wasnt packed at around 2 pm, but when we left at around 3, the crowd started to fill quick. Overall, i recommend this hike but do be careful and follow the ropes.

This experience was definitely one for the books! We took our 7 year-old and he had a blast -- even…read morewhen the rain started to pour! Fish were not biting much and what we did catch were small. The lady working that day said that the fish tend to bite more on warmer days when it's not raining -- she said that she thinks they hide out at the bottom when it rains. We ended up keeping 2 of our decent sized catches (still pretty small). However, I must say, the fish was fried to perfection!! We chose to have our fish fried whole, it was served with a scoop of rice, a refreshing broccoli-slaw salad and a cluster of plump, juicy grapes. A surprisingly tasty lunch to end our rainy fishing adventure. *Bonus tip: wear shoes/clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The red dirt can stain your shoes and does not wash off clothing very easily. We brought old shoes (trashed when we left) and changed out before we got in the car.

One of the few keiki-friendly places on island to fish, Ali'i lets you fish for your own lunch and…read morehave it prepared on site. Located at a functioning farm, Ali'i has plenty of parking up front in the dirt lot. Check in at the main hutch/building and the staff will ring you up for fishing. You'll get a pole, bag of bait (not live), and a bucket. There are 3 pools dug out of the dirt but only one was lined and filled with water when we went. It was filled with lots of tilapia and they were fairly easy to catch. You can do catch and release or bring back what you've caught to the scale. Each fish can be cooked a variety of ways and comes served with rice, salad and fruit. The fish tasted great, freshly fried in our case, and the sides were actually really good. A great day out for fishing people but note for those that have never fished before, there is little instruction here and you're kinda left to yourself (which is a good thing if you know what you're doing).

The Exit 8 Fishing Guide, Paul, put me on some Peacock Bass, which was a bucket list fish for me…read more He was very knowledgeable of the area and the fish. It was a very successful day as I landed 18+ fish. Awesome and productive day on the water and highly recommended.

Amazing day of fishing! Paul is the best! Patient and so good at his job! His rigs are all…read moreset up. He has all the equipment. He really makes sure you have a great time.

My kids loveeee this spot!!! First of all, be careful! Go down the other way! Not by where all the…read moretrees are at! I fell and bled from my fall.. and 6 other people Fell after me so please please be careful! The right side of the cove where the trees are at and a lot of shade near the bathroom where you have to go down, that is slippery!! Especially when you are carrying a lot of stuff with you so please be careful! The other side is so much easier to access! I love it here and so did my children! They were able to see so many fishes! We saw an eel too! So awesome! Sadly due to the construction there was a ridiculous amount of traffic. But this spot has food trucks just across to grab some food!

We visited on a day when locals said there were 40 ft waves in the morning. I didn't realize what…read morethis meant and we found out, upon arrival, that the beach itself was closed for safety. We sat on the grass and watched the waves hit the rocks then enjoyed the sunset. It's a beautiful spot and I'd love to visit it when we can sit in the sand. Note: There are public restrooms and limited parking.

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.

Here's a place in Enchanted Lake on Keolu Drive to feed the various ducks, geese, chickens, and…read morepidgeons (who may dare to compete with the big birds). Take feed or your leftover or stale bread - these birds seem to appreciate your donations. There is a fence that separates you from the wildlife. You may wish to be careful how you hold or toss the feed, as these birds are well practiced in fitting their bills through the fence. Your fingers are fair game (no pun intended) to them, so use caution. You'll see Darwinism in action. There's definitely a pecking order (pun intended) from the dominant ones or ones that believe that they were next! Hangry birds! Truly a fun experience for keiki and the keiki at heart.