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Beaches
Mokuleʻia Beach Park BEACH
(68-919 Farrington Hwy) The beach itself is a nice sandy stretch, but a rocky seabed makes
for poor swimming. When waters are calm and flat in summer, snorkelers swim out
along the shallow reef. During winter, the currents pick up and entering the water isn't
advisable. Keen windsurfers take advantage of the consistent winds. A large grassy area
has picnic tables, restrooms and outdoor showers, but no lifeguards.
Army Beach BEACH
(Farrington Hwy [Hwy 930]) Opposite the west end of Dillingham Airfield, this is the widest
stretch of sand on the Mokuleʻia shore. Once reserved for military personnel, the beach is
now open to the public, although it's no longer maintained and there are no facilities. The
beach is also unprotected and has very strong rip currents, especially during high winter
surf.
Kaʻena Point State Park BEACH
( www.hawaiistateparks.org ; Farrington Hwy [Hwy 930]; sunrise-sunset) From Mokuleʻia's
Army Beach you can drive another 1.6 miles down the road, passing still more white-
sand beaches with aqua blue waters. The bit of sand off the pull-out just beyond the first
state park sign has a small rock-free swimming area accessible in calm surf. Graffiti,
empty liquor bottles and car break-ins are commonplace here, so exercise caution.
Activities
Honolulu Soaring SCENIC FLIGHTS
( 637-0207; www.honolulusoaring.com ; Dillingham Airfield, Farrington Hwy [Hwy 930]; rides
$80-305; 10am-5:30pm) The trade winds that visit Oʻahu create perfect conditions for
sailplanes to glide over the North Shore. Take a short scenic ride or an aerobatic one-
hour flight with a hands-on mini lesson. Call ahead, as flights are weather-dependent.
Pacific Skydiving Center SKYDIVING
( 637-7472; www.pacificskydivinghawaii.com ; Dillingham Airfield, 68-760 Farrington Hwy [Hwy
930]; tandem jumps $140-340; 8am-3pm) Wanna get tossed out of a perfectly good air-
plane? Novices can take a tandem jump attached to an instructor for the stomach-turning
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