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.

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.

Amazing view to take picture for any type of photos!…read more Came here for my graduation / engagement photos! Looking for a photographer in Oahu Hawai'i ! Let's connect love to capture all your special moments.

The many views…read more.. Not just the stunning calm of the ocean that surrounds Chinaman's Hat though this rocky surface of the beach keeps many from swimming in the area I have vivid memories of picking various seaweed here way back in the day where we spend hours just searching is just so relaxing and therapeutic along with the sense of accomplishment taking home the prize. Whether you stumble upon this park with your drive around the island or a planned photo op of an event both mountain and ocean views are just so amazingly peaceful and not sure if you're aware but on a great low tide days you're able to walk up to the island is a bucket list but yet frightening of just the thought of it lol it can get breezy and though there are great picnic areas along with bathroom and lots of free parking so happy to have revisited a place that carries lots of happy memories. Thank you!

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

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.

No longer known as "Hat of Descendant of China", this island is a photo op along one of two drives…read morebetween Waikiki and North Shore. I recommend going both ways, choosing the coast south (sunset). Going through the middle of the island allows you to pass by Dole Plantation and the west side of Hale'iwa, perfect for the North passage to North Shore. Consider taking the coast back as it only adds 17 minutes to your trip (assuming you made it to Sunset Beach/Ted's Bakery). This route takes you past Turtle Beach near the most northern part of the island, giant windmills, a second Giovanni's shrimp truck in Kahuku, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and Kualoa Ranch (Jurassic Park), Mokolii Island, and a tunnel. Apparently you can walk to the island in knee-deep water at low tide with proper footwear, but the photo op (plus feeding chickens our unused snorkeling bread) was good enough for me.

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.

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。。

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.

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.