Mikki’s guidebook
Sight-Seeing/Hikes
Beautiful Sights
Byodo-In is a beautiful Japanese temple that is great for a relaxing nature-immersed morning. I would recommend to arrive when they first open to avoid crowds. You can buy koi food at their gift shop!
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I-Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyByodo-In is a beautiful Japanese temple that is great for a relaxing nature-immersed morning. I would recommend to arrive when they first open to avoid crowds. You can buy koi food at their gift shop!
The Waimano Falls hike is a fantastic challenging hike right in the middle of the Hawaiian forest. I would recommend it to those who seek a great half-day adventure. Please visit the Alltrails site for this hike and read reviews for recent updates and advice!
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Waimano Falls
O‘ahu Hawaii, USAThe Waimano Falls hike is a fantastic challenging hike right in the middle of the Hawaiian forest. I would recommend it to those who seek a great half-day adventure. Please visit the Alltrails site for this hike and read reviews for recent updates and advice!
Probably the most popular hike in Oahu. This is a 1.9 out and back trail that features a grand panoramic view of the Island. Note: there is a small fee for non-hawaiian residents! Visit Alltrails for more info.
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I-Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluProbably the most popular hike in Oahu. This is a 1.9 out and back trail that features a grand panoramic view of the Island. Note: there is a small fee for non-hawaiian residents! Visit Alltrails for more info.
Mānoa Falls Trail is a beautiful 1.7 mile out and back trail. Explore the vibrant forest of Oahu which leads up to a peaceful waterfall. I would recommend to visit Alltrails to get updates on trail status. It can get a bit muddy in some areas!
Manoa Falls
Mānoa Falls Trail is a beautiful 1.7 mile out and back trail. Explore the vibrant forest of Oahu which leads up to a peaceful waterfall. I would recommend to visit Alltrails to get updates on trail status. It can get a bit muddy in some areas!
Shopping
Awesome mall with a food court and several shops that is perfect for purchasing souvenirs.
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdAwesome mall with a food court and several shops that is perfect for purchasing souvenirs.
Activities
Small biodiverse cove that is completely free! There are tons of small marine animals and fish to observe. There are several nearby dive/snorkel shops to rent snorkel gear from. Be sure to also rent surf boots!
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Sharks Cove
Small biodiverse cove that is completely free! There are tons of small marine animals and fish to observe. There are several nearby dive/snorkel shops to rent snorkel gear from. Be sure to also rent surf boots!
World famous snorkeling spot! Be sure to reserve early as reservations are required and taken up quickly.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
100 Hanauma Bay RdWorld famous snorkeling spot! Be sure to reserve early as reservations are required and taken up quickly.
Mokoli'i is a small island that is accessible via kayak! This is a great adventure to go on with friends and family.
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Chinaman's Hat Island
Mokoli'i is a small island that is accessible via kayak! This is a great adventure to go on with friends and family.
This beach is a hotspot for sea turtles! This beach is on the northwest side of Oahu so I would recommend stopping by here right before visiting Shark's cove.
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Laniakea Beach
61-574 Pohaku Loa WayThis beach is a hotspot for sea turtles! This beach is on the northwest side of Oahu so I would recommend stopping by here right before visiting Shark's cove.
If you want some great snorkeling but in walking distance, Kaimana Beach at the end of Waikiki is your best bet. Beautiful, family friendly, sandy calm beach.
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Kaimana Beach
If you want some great snorkeling but in walking distance, Kaimana Beach at the end of Waikiki is your best bet. Beautiful, family friendly, sandy calm beach.
Queen's beach in front of Duke Statue is the best place to learn how to surf with beginner friendly to intermediate level waves nearby. Cheapest surfboard rental (currently ~$15/4 hours) is at Moku's surf shop nearby.
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Queen's Beach
Queen's beach in front of Duke Statue is the best place to learn how to surf with beginner friendly to intermediate level waves nearby. Cheapest surfboard rental (currently ~$15/4 hours) is at Moku's surf shop nearby.
Queen's beach in front of Duke Statue is the best place to learn how to surf with beginner friendly to intermediate level waves nearby. Cheapest surfboard rental (currently ~$15/4 hours) is at Moku's surf shop nearby.
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Queen's Beach
Queen's beach in front of Duke Statue is the best place to learn how to surf with beginner friendly to intermediate level waves nearby. Cheapest surfboard rental (currently ~$15/4 hours) is at Moku's surf shop nearby.