Some places in Hawaii are just as beautiful as you can imagine this local beach is one of them! The…read moreparking is along the highway so be careful! But the views are what you see on television and truly represent Hawaii. I recommend bringing something to put your trash in.

Driving by along the coast during our family vacation and I don't want to miss this beautiful view…read more Just love this place!

Celebration of Life at the beach on the Windward side of O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. My high school classmate's Memorial Service was posted on Facebook. I had been working with her son, so I wanted to see him in person and drop off a sympathy card. I asked a bunch of classmates to join me, but Kahana Bay is about a 45-minute drive from Honolulu without traffic. Most people had to work or had other plans. Two gals were able to attend! Towards the end of the journey to Kahana Bay Beach, the road narrows down to one lane. Along the way, the scenery is breathtaking because some of the road is right next to the ocean. Using GPS, I entered the first parking lot, but I didn't see any signs. I parked at the next parking lot - which was for Kahana Bay Camping Site - and I walked on the sand to the Beach Park. I found the large tent with many white picnic tables and benches. I signed in at the reception table and presented my envelope. My friend's son was there - so I had a chance to chat with him before the service. The parking was all free. Some parts of the lot weren't paved. The sand was white and almost powdery-fine in texture. The foliage grew wildly. The shade from the trees was much appreciated. This was a peaceful area with no cell phone service. It was a place where my friend had spent her childhood... and now she has been laid to rest here... Aloha 'oe, Lyanne... until we meet again...

Beautiful place to stop and admire the scenery. The cove is a secluded place to parasail, surf,…read moreswim, or play in the sand. Parking and restrooms are available. The restrooms are a little strange since the stalls are half the height of typical stalls. If someone is already in there you may just want to wait until they are finished. We saw some dogs here that seemed homeless. Hopefully we were wrong and their owners were close by. We did not stay too long since it was raining and chilly. Overall, it was a nice place to stop and rest before continuing our drive.

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.

Our half day tour was unforgettable!!! Fallon was absolutely amazing and she really made the…read moreexperience. We did all the tours they offered; sea turtles watching boat ride, sandbar, and Moli'i fishpond. My family is a big fan of 50 first dates and getting to take pictures inside the booth was something we'll never forget. If you get Fallon as your tour guide, you'll have the best time EVER!!!!!

Kualoa Regional Park is a beautiful beach and park just a few minutes outside of Kualoa Ranch…read more My husband and I were looking for something to do after our tour at Kualoa Ranch. He found this park through our GPS and decided to check it out. The first thing that really caught my attention is how much PARKING was available. If you drive in Oahu, you know parking is a never-ending struggle and this park had plenty of spots. The park is really large with enough space for camping, picnics, etc. The park does offer two beaches. One of them is more open to the ocean which is perfect for anyone looking to surf, and the other side is more protected, creating a nice little bay for small kids to play. Since we had our little one with us, we stayed on the more tamed side and had a blast. Also you get an amazing view of the famous Chinaman's Hat from this park. Highly recommend exploring this regional park on your next trip to Oahu!

Great spot to do some kayaking, swimming, possibly can see sea turtles here. Park has bathrooms, a…read morebeautiful view and lots of grass to sit and enjoy the beach. Plenty of parking. Parking is free. Note that a lot of tourist come here pre or post their Kualoa Ranch excursions. People come here to take photos for special occasions.

This is probably one of the challenging hikes I did to see a "waterfall". Came here after a…read morerainstorm, it was still raining hard when we started our hike and the stream is flowing really good. The pools are up to high-waist / neck deep so we know there will be a nice waterfall in the end. Beware of the The 30-40ft. rock climbing in the middle of the hike.. there's a rope "use it as a guide" only. It took us 40 minutes going in ( we have a 4 yr.old ). Some parts are very slippery we decided to wear our "spikes" to make it faster.. a lot of stream crossings, holding on to the roots.. there was 2 dead boars on the path full of maggots, (2/3/18) so wait till it get washed off.. Tips: spikes, Atleast 1 bottled water, gloves, off/bug spray. Be courteous to the neighborhood. Turn to the right on the fork.

All week long, people have been asking me, "Jeff, what did…read moreyou do to your leg?" "Oh, well, hell, I took a little spill while hiking." "Where were you hiking?" "Out in Ka'a'awa (North Shore)." "Yeah, but where?" "You know what? I don't remember the name? And, it really doesn't matter, cause I wouldn't recommend it anyway." I must have said that a hundred times this week. And here's why: With any great hike, at some point, there has to be a payoff. A "Wow" moment when that the little voice in your head says, "Yeah, that's why." That never happened for me here. Was it a great work out? Hell yeah, the best. My muscles hurt from my delts to my quads and hammies. Not the kind of pain you get from gym works, but the kind from physical labor. It was a educational hike. I saw things, and figured out things that I had never thought of before (and learning is fun! Knowledge is power!). Large pockets of fresh water house an abundance of Tahitian prawns. Their slender bodies and spindly claws showing easily through the waters surface. Wild guava are in abundance, and beautiful red Hawaiian ginger is sprouting around every corner. Sadly, my brain never clicked and said "wow" (not even a lower case wow). To get to the Falls you have to traverse dried river bed, and being that it's dry? That's right...no Falls. The 30-40 foot rope climb, up a moss covered wall was exhilarating, but coming down was nerve-racking. It was here that I slipped, and, trust me, spiked shoes are the worst? Ever walk on smooth tile in golf shoes? The location is marked perfectly on the Yelp map. Parking is side of the road only, and the entrance is right at the end of the dead end road. Use common sense. Look, I'm not one to tell you what to do. You wanna go? Go. I just don't see the point, there are better hikes with more value just up the road. That being said? Fresh Guava jam dose sound delicious? Right? And Tahitian prawns in shoyu and wasabi, fresh off the bbq? Well...we'll see. Aloha :)

Outdoors park with a view of the mountains and the ocean!…read moreThere's a bathroom and outdoors shower if you're heading into the water. There's two parking areas: on in the front by the bus stop and one in the back closer to the water. There's a fun playground and basketball court and a huge grassy area to play. You can see people fly kites and even parachute down here! Bathroom has no soap, so bring your own hand sanitizer and paper towels. Also there's 711 right across the street!!!

A great place to take the family camping, with beautiful sunsets/sunrises and a 7-eleven across the…read morestreet for late night cravings. The ride to and from the park will have you in awe over the beaches and the clear water too! Only thing is the bathrooms were closed one morning for maintenance but other than that it was a great experience

This review is only for the breathtaking park in front of the hat island. We always stop here when…read morewe go for a drive. It's really beyond gorgeous and a great spot for a picnic. We take food and just enjoy the breezes and views. Lots of parking.

Freaking beautiful. This island is also known as Chinaman's Hat. It's made of basalt and is 1/3 of…read morea mile away from Kualoa Point in Oahu. This use to be privately owned till Honolulu purchased it.

A small public park with a boat launch. Boat launch is relatively new but deteriorating quickly…read more Good parking area

Not sure yet. I've used all trails and Strava and they show different routes. You pass several…read moreresidence on way to trail head so be respectful. The trail I've only gone part way. So still exploring. It would be helpful with someone that knows the trail. But I'll give it an other try. Looks like a not so hidden gem. I've seen a few people here but not many.

Super steep! we went while it was dry and it was really hot (around 10AM). Make sure you have your…read moreHANDS free, because you will be CLIMBING down, almost SCALING down a mountain lol. My butt is definitely dirty from sitting down and trying to scale down.

Kahana Bay Beach Parkから Kaneohe方面まで…read moreぐるっと一望できるTrailです。。 Trail入口の反対側に砂利土の駐車場があります。。 広くなっているのである程度分かりやすいです。。 Trailは急斜面が多いく、雨天後は土の部分が滑りやすいです。。 途中ロープが垂れているところもあります。。 急斜面が多いですが比較的距離は短く 片道30分程度で頂上まで登ることができます。。 急斜面ですので、特に復路は滑りやすく注意が必要です。。 頂上に行くとLaie方面からKaneohe方面まで 180度一望できる素晴らしい景色が待っています。。 登ってきてよかった！と実感できるTrailです。。 頂上部分は岩で狭くなっているので 注意が必要です。。 駐車スペースはTrail入り口の道路反対側にあります。。

Another great place to pull off the road and enjoy. There are wild chickens and this one happened…read moreto have a few chicks. Such a beautiful beach to enjoy.

Punaluu Beach Park is small park but has some beautiful views of the ocean and surrounding area…read more The views are calming and relaxing! A good place for an restroom break.