Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge (
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)
; Kawai Nui
Marsh (
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); Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (
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)
Birding
Bodyboarding &
bodysurfing
Kapahulu Groin (
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); Sandy Beach Park (
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)
;
Makapuʻu Beach Park (
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)
Ala Wai Golf Course (
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); Olomana Golf Links (
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);
Koʻolau Golf Club (
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); Pali Golf Course (
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)
Golf
Hang gliding,
paragliding &
skydiving
Dillingham Airfield (
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)
Manoa Falls Trail (
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); Diamond Head State Monument
(
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)
; Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail (
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)
; Kaʻena Point Trail
(
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)
Hiking
Kualoa Ranch (
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)
; Makaha Valley Riding Stables (
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here
)
Horseback riding
Kayaking
Kailua Beach Park (
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)
ʻAiea Loop Trail (
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)
; Maunawili Trail (
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); Kaʻena
Point Trail (
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)
Mountain biking
Scuba diving &
snorkeling
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (
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); Pupukea Beach Park
(
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)
Waikiki (
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)
; North Shore (
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); Makaha Beach Park
(
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)
Surfing
Ala Moana Beach Park (
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); Waikiki (
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); Waimanalo
(
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)
; Kualoa (
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)
; Ko Olina Lagoons (
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)
Swimming
Tennis
Ala Moana Beach Park (
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); Waikiki (
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)
Windsurfing &
kiteboarding
Kailua Beach Park (
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)
; Sunset Beach Park (
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)
National, State & County Parks
Although Oʻahu is Hawaii's most populous island, nature awaits right outside Waikiki's
high-rise hotels. About 25% of the island is protected as natural areas. The entire coast-
line is dotted with beaches, while the lush mountainous interior is carved by hiking trails,
including in forest reserves rising above Honolulu's steel skyscrapers.
Most county beach parks are well- maintained with free parking, public restrooms,
outdoor cold-water showers, lifeguards and picnic areas. Some of the North Shore's most
famous surfing breaks are offshore from modest-looking county parks. The Waiʻanae
