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Location: Leeward Waianae
This cave is located at the base of a 200-foot outcropping of rock along Farrington Highway. The cave goes back approximately 100 yards and ends. Legend has it that the cave was the home of Nanue, the shark man.
This site is not marked by any signs and has not been maintained - a concrete road barrier in front of the cave is the only landmark. The cave can best be seen when going South on Farrington Highway from Kaena Point. Park across the street from the cave entrance.
This cave is located at the base of a 200-foot outcropping of rock along Farrington Highway. The cave goes back approximately 100 yards and ends. Legend has it that the cave was the home of Nanue, the shark man.
This site is not marked by any signs and has not been maintained - a concrete road barrier in front of the cave is the only landmark. The cave can best be seen when going South on Farrington Highway from Kaena Point. Park across the street from the cave entrance.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Take a cool, refreshing drive through a lush, green rain forest that opens up to the breathtaking panoramic view of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl Crater, and Honolulu.
Several great trails take you through the rain forest and bamboo forest to the top of a cinder cone for a fabulous view of an uninhabited valley and the South Shore.
Take a cool, refreshing drive through a lush, green rain forest that opens up to the breathtaking panoramic view of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Punchbowl Crater, and Honolulu.
Several great trails take you through the rain forest and bamboo forest to the top of a cinder cone for a fabulous view of an uninhabited valley and the South Shore.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Halona Blowhole Lookout is one of the most spectacular overlooks on the East Coast. The Halona Blowhole and Halona Cove can easily be seen from this site as well as a large portion of the East Coast Cliffs.
The Halona Blowhole Lookout is one of the most spectacular overlooks on the East Coast. The Halona Blowhole and Halona Cove can easily be seen from this site as well as a large portion of the East Coast Cliffs.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This 7.5 acre garden was once owned in part by the Hawaiian monarch Queen Liliuokalani. is Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. Portions of this 7 ½ acre garden once belonged to Queen Lili'uokalani, last reigning monarch of Hawai'i. She bequeathed her land to Honolulu to be used for public enjoyment.
This garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants but is by no means spectacular. However, it does have access to the lovely Nuuanu Stream and Waikahalulu Waterfall which run through the grounds.
This 7.5 acre garden was once owned in part by the Hawaiian monarch Queen Liliuokalani. is Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. Portions of this 7 ½ acre garden once belonged to Queen Lili'uokalani, last reigning monarch of Hawai'i. She bequeathed her land to Honolulu to be used for public enjoyment.
This garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants but is by no means spectacular. However, it does have access to the lovely Nuuanu Stream and Waikahalulu Waterfall which run through the grounds.
Location: Central Oahu
The Wahi'awa Botanical Garden, or "Place of Noise", is cradled between the Wai'anae and Ko'olau mountain ranges in central O'ahu. This garden is known as the "tropical jewel" of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 27-acre garden and forested raven dates back to the 1920's when the land was used by sugar planters as an experimental arboretum.
Touring this garden you will walk among plants that thrive in the cooler, shady, humid environment of this tropical rainforest. This garden is especially noted for its Hawaiian palms, aroid garden, tree ferns, epiphytic and native plants.
The Wahi'awa Botanical Garden, or "Place of Noise", is cradled between the Wai'anae and Ko'olau mountain ranges in central O'ahu. This garden is known as the "tropical jewel" of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 27-acre garden and forested raven dates back to the 1920's when the land was used by sugar planters as an experimental arboretum.
Touring this garden you will walk among plants that thrive in the cooler, shady, humid environment of this tropical rainforest. This garden is especially noted for its Hawaiian palms, aroid garden, tree ferns, epiphytic and native plants.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
This cove is situated to the right of the Halona Blowhole. It has a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. The cove is probably best known as the site of the famous love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie, "From Here to Eternity."
This cove is situated to the right of the Halona Blowhole. It has a small sandy beach that is great for swimming when the surf is calm. The cove is probably best known as the site of the famous love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie, "From Here to Eternity."
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
The Ala Wai Canal, or "Freshwater Way", is a beautiful waterway at the western entrance to Waikiki. Constructed in 1922, the canal drains up to 150 inches of rainwater that falls in the mountains above Waikiki each year. Prior to the completion of the canal, southeastern coast of O'ahu was a swampland of fish and duck ponds.
The Ala Wai Canal, or "Freshwater Way", is a beautiful waterway at the western entrance to Waikiki. Constructed in 1922, the canal drains up to 150 inches of rainwater that falls in the mountains above Waikiki each year. Prior to the completion of the canal, southeastern coast of O'ahu was a swampland of fish and duck ponds.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Koko Crater is a cinder cone remaining from the last active volcano that occurred on O'ahu approximately 10,000 years ago. This crater is the tallest tuff ring in Hawaii, measuring 1,207 feet in height. The slopes of the crater drop steeply into the Molokai Channel, an area which lacks protection from any offshore reefs, causing very turbulent seas in this area.
Koko Crater is a cinder cone remaining from the last active volcano that occurred on O'ahu approximately 10,000 years ago. This crater is the tallest tuff ring in Hawaii, measuring 1,207 feet in height. The slopes of the crater drop steeply into the Molokai Channel, an area which lacks protection from any offshore reefs, causing very turbulent seas in this area.
Location: North Shore
The Anahulu Bridge is one of the most well known features in Haleiwa. Fishing, especially deep sea fishing, is still very popular in this town. Take your time touring Hale'iwa as it has many interesting and unique sites to visit. Enjoy some of the local cuisine as well as the famous North Shore Shaved Ice
The Anahulu Bridge is one of the most well known features in Haleiwa. Fishing, especially deep sea fishing, is still very popular in this town. Take your time touring Hale'iwa as it has many interesting and unique sites to visit. Enjoy some of the local cuisine as well as the famous North Shore Shaved Ice
Location: Central Oahu
This 71-foot high lighthouse stands on Barber's Point outside of Kalaeloa on the southwest tip of the island. The point is named for Captain Henry Barber whose ship wrecked on a coral shoal off the point on October 31, 1796. The lighthouse was originally established as a station in 1888. The current concrete structure went into service in 1933 and was automated in 1964. There is no lighthouse keeper quarters and it is not open to the public.
This 71-foot high lighthouse stands on Barber's Point outside of Kalaeloa on the southwest tip of the island. The point is named for Captain Henry Barber whose ship wrecked on a coral shoal off the point on October 31, 1796. The lighthouse was originally established as a station in 1888. The current concrete structure went into service in 1933 and was automated in 1964. There is no lighthouse keeper quarters and it is not open to the public.
Location: Windward East
The Laie Point offers scenic views of offshore and a seabird sanctuary island. Good shore fishing from sea cliffs at the Point. Laie Point offers for a dramatic view of the rugged coastline. A breathtaking, mostly hidden view is the arch in Kukuihoolua Island, which can be viewed from Laie Point near the Polynesian Cultural Center.
The Laie Point offers scenic views of offshore and a seabird sanctuary island. Good shore fishing from sea cliffs at the Point. Laie Point offers for a dramatic view of the rugged coastline. A breathtaking, mostly hidden view is the arch in Kukuihoolua Island, which can be viewed from Laie Point near the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Location: Waikiki and Honolulu
Located along the Tantalus Drive, this park contains the best views from Mount Tantalus. In fact, if you watch the movie Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley, this is where he and his girlfriend went for a picnic.
The overlook at Pu'u Ualakaa Park offers a panoramic view of southern O'ahu from Diamond Head through Waikiki to Punchbowl Crater and the Honolulu International Airport
Located along the Tantalus Drive, this park contains the best views from Mount Tantalus. In fact, if you watch the movie Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley, this is where he and his girlfriend went for a picnic.
The overlook at Pu'u Ualakaa Park offers a panoramic view of southern O'ahu from Diamond Head through Waikiki to Punchbowl Crater and the Honolulu International Airport
Location: Windward East
Also known as Rabbit Island. Manana Island is located on the Windward side of O'ahu, north of Makapu'u Point. The shape of the island actually resembles a rabbit but it was named Rabbit Island because rabbits actually live there after a rancher released the animals there. Today the island serves as a seabird sanctuary.
Also known as Rabbit Island. Manana Island is located on the Windward side of O'ahu, north of Makapu'u Point. The shape of the island actually resembles a rabbit but it was named Rabbit Island because rabbits actually live there after a rancher released the animals there. Today the island serves as a seabird sanctuary.
Location: Central Oahu
Waianae Harbor is a 38-acre working harbor located on the Leeward Coast just north of Kaneilio Point. Huge installed stones form an impressive manmade harbor for everything from luxury yachts to small fishing boats. Some cruises and whale watching tours embark from this site.
Waianae Harbor is a 38-acre working harbor located on the Leeward Coast just north of Kaneilio Point. Huge installed stones form an impressive manmade harbor for everything from luxury yachts to small fishing boats. Some cruises and whale watching tours embark from this site.
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