Sea Life Park Hawaii
Immediately beyond picturesque Makapu'u Point, Sea Life Park Hawaii provides an amusing and informative assortment of programs. Participate in the Dolphin Royal Swim, Hawaiian Ray Encounter, Sea Trek Adventure and the many wildlife programs.
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse
This easternmost point on O'ahu is known for the Island's best body surfing (use caution) at the 1,000-foot long strecth of beach that lines the Makapu'u shore. Enjoy a leisurely family hike to the top of the Makapu'u sea cliff and delight in whale watching November through March.
Waimanalo Beach
Perhaps the prettiest stretch of pristine white-sand beach on O'ahu, this shoreline fronts majestic views of the Ko'olau Range and is ideal for families and perfect for picnics.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
This 400-acre nature conservancy specializes in fruits, flowers and trees native to Hawaii. Its cleared and safe hiking trails showcase the scenic beauty of the Ko'olau Range and the Pacific Ocean.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Enjoy a unique snorkeling experience at one of Hawaii's premier sites. Sheltered in the curved bay of a breached volcanic crater, this marine conservatory is famous for its pristine sand beach and isolated beauty. Closed Tuesdays.
Hawaii Kai
This community located along the ocean provides a myriad of water sport adventures. Visit Koko Marina Center and choose from the wake boarding, parasailing, water skiing, jetskiing, wave runners, bumper tubes, scuba, snuba, snorkeling and more.
At the base of the 2,000-foot Ko'olau Range, a replica of 900-year old Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan was built in memory of the first Japanese immigrants who came to O'ahu to work in the sugar plantations.
Don't miss the chance to explore charming Kailua Town where you'll find a variety of beachwear boutiques, shops and restaurants that will satisfy all tastes. Want to soak up the sun? Head to Kailua Beach and enjoy a quiet stroll along the soft white sand, or a day of windsurfing, kayaking and swimming in the beautiful waters. Eat your delicious plate lunch on the grassy areas along the beach. You will also find outfitters that provide guided tours or rentals for kayaking and windsurfing. Come and discover why Kailua Beach has consistently earned the title Best Beach in America.
Windward Golf
Nestled below the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, carved out of the magnificent rainforest of the Ko'olau Range, the Ko'olau Golf Course 18-hole championship course is considered the most challenging in the nation. Golf in the shadow of Olomana Mountain at Luana Hills, perhaps one of the most beautiful golf courses in Hawaii, or at Pali Municipal Golf Course, a picuresque and challenging hillside course located along the foothills of the Ko'olau mountain range.
