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Hanging out cliffside at Waimea Beach Park.
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Lanikai Beach:
This is one of the best places on Oahu to greet the sunrise. Watch the sky
slowly move from pitch black to burnt orange as the sun begins to rise over the two tiny
offshore islands of Mokulua. This is a five-senses experience: birds singing the sun up; a
gentle breeze on your face; the taste of salt in the air; the smell of the ocean, the sand, and
the fragrant flowers nearby; and the kaleidoscope of colors as another day dawns.
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PuuOMahukaHeiau:
Once the largest sacrificial temple on Oahu, Puu O Mahuka Heiau is
now a state historic site. Located on a 300-foot bluff, the heiau encompasses some 5 acres.
Hawaiians still come here to pray—you may see offerings such as ti leaves, flowers, and
fruit. Don't disturb the offerings or walk on the stones—it's very disrespectful. The view
from this bluff is awe-inspiring, from Waimea Bay all the way to Kaena Point.
