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The soft sands and cliffs of Yokohama Bay.
POKAI BAY BEACH PARK
This wonderful beach, off the beaten path for most visitors, offers excellent swimming year-
round, even when the rest of the Waianae shoreline is getting battered by heavy surf. The wa-
ters inside this protected bay are calm enough for children and offer excellent snorkeling. The
swimming area is marked by buoys. Waianae-area residents have a bit of a reputation for be-
ing xenophobic; however, they want the same things most people want. Just go with respect
for local customs, be a good steward of the land, and appreciate the local resources. Do what
the locals do: Pick up your garbage, don't play loud music, and be courteous and friendly. On
weekdays, you can practically have the area to yourself. The beach park is on Waianae Valley
Road, off Farrington Highway. TheBus no. 51 will drop you off on the highway, and you can
walk the block to the park.
WATERSPORTS
Oahu has a wealth of watersports opportunities, whether you're a professional surfer braving
giant winter waves on the North Shore, or a recreational water-skier enjoying the calm waters
of Hawaii Kai. You can kayak from Lanikai Beach to the Mokulua Islands or float above
Waikiki on a parasail as a speedboat tows you blissfully through the air. If you have something
of an adventurous spirit, you might scuba dive the walls of Kahuna Canyon, swim with clouds
of ta'ape (bluestripe snapper), or view an occasional shark from the comfort of a passenger
submarine. No matter what your aquatic interests are, whether you're a beginner or an expert,
you can find the right sport on Oahu.
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