Lanikai Beach Park on Oahu is a half-mile stretch of beautiful sand and palm trees, which looks out over the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Two islands called “Na Mokulua” are situated less than a mile off-shore create a beautiful paradise atmosphere on what is one of my favorite beaches on Oahu. LANIKAI …
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The Kualoa Zipline was one of the best I’ve ever experienced as it was much more than just the zipline itself. Set in the incredibly scenic Kualoa Valley, this will be one of the top activities during your vacation. KUALOA RANCH ZIPLINE ON OAHU Everything you need to know before you book your Kualoa Ranch …
Out on the east coast of Oahu, Alan Davis Beach is rarely spoken about among tourists but the locals flock here like crazy on the weekends. Hoards of school kids and beachgoers head to the secluded beach to jump in off the wooden planks. Several wooden boards have been wedged into the rock wall creating …
China Walls on Oahu, Hawaii is one of the best sunset spots on Oahu and a great hangout for during the day. It has two sides to it. On calm days, you can chill here, jump in for a swim, and tan on the rocks. On days with big swell, the waves crash into the …
Less than fifteen minutes drive from Waikiki, you will find the stunning Manoa Falls Trail. Here you can enjoy a short hike at the filming locations of Jurassic Park and the television show LOST before reaching the massive waterfall. Manoa Falls Trail is one of my most suggested hikes to visitors looking for a short adventure. The …
The Pali Notches Hike on Oahu is known for being one of the most dangerous hikes on the island but also one of the most impressive. However, despite the big drop-offs, this stunning ridge is one of the best spots on the island for both sunset and sunrise, due to its positioning in the center …
The Mount Olympus Hike is a slippery, muddy adventure up to the Koolau Summit Trail on Oahu. While not the most extreme hike on the island, this one will challenge you with some solid incline and a few steep sections requiring a rope. Views from the top extend to both sides of the island and …
Lanikai Pillbox Hike on the east coast of Oahu finishes on top of the ridge at old military pillboxes facing out towards the ocean where the sun will rise. It’s easily my favorite sunrise spot on Oahu, Hawaii. HIKING TO THE LANIKAI PILLBOXES (KAIWA RIDGE) Lanikai is by far one of the prettiest areas on …
We were lost, cold and in the middle of a raging storm, at complete mercy to mother nature and our only choice was to keep walking. This is the short story about my Koolau Summit Trail attempt on Oahu, Hawaii. WHAT DID WE GET OURSELVES INTO Attempting the Koolau Summit Trail (KST) on Oahu, Hawaii is …
The Nounou Mountain Trail is one of the most popular hikes on the beautiful island of Kauai in Hawaii. However, you may have also heard about the other name this trail goes by. This ridge formation resembles a ginormous human body laying flat on its back. Hence the popular trail is known as the ‘Sleeping …
In what was a last-minute decision, we opened up Google Maps and searched for a hike near Wailua, which we could do before sunset. The Kuilau Ridge Trail looked perfect and was just past Opaeka’a Falls. It’s only a 2-mile, out-and-back trail, which is easy for all levels of hiking ability. I hiked all over …
From the viewpoint the waterfall is spectacular but the Wailua Falls hike allows you to follow the trail down to the bottom pool and enjoy the raw power of this waterfall from up close. The Wailua Falls hike is only a short trek down a slope, which is often quite slippery and muddy. Despite the short …