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    Top Spots in and near Honolulu County

    • Pearl City, Hawaii

      Hike to Waimano Falls

      5.0
      2.8 mi / 770 ft gain
      This is a fun hike in central Oahu that leads to multiple water falls! Bring some shoes that you don't care about because the trail is muddy and you will definitely get dirty. There is also a cliff diving spot at one of the falls. This hike is just one trail located in the Ewa Forest Preserve. Th...
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    • Honolulu, Hawaii

      Hike the Moanalua Middle Ridge Trail to the Haiku Stairs Peak

      4.0
      11.03 mi / 4849 ft gain
      The ‘back way’ to the ever popular and still somewhat illegal Haiku Stairs, the Moanalua Middle Ridge hike brings plenty of beauty and even more challenges than the path down the Haiku Stairs. To get to the trailhead, park outside the Moanalua Valley Park and the trail begins just after the green...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Visit the Byodo-In Temple

      4.7
      Resting at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains, the Byodo-In Temple was built to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants that came to Hawaii. This beautiful Buddhist temple is a smaller-scale replica of an over 950 year old Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan.The temple grounds host wildlife such as hu...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Kaneohe Bay 10 Reef Kayaking

      Kaneohe Bay is the remnant of a massive volcanic caldera. The collapse of the eastern side of the Ko’olau volcano created this protected bay surrounded by Hawaii's only barrier reef and the epic cliff sides that form the Ko’olau Mountain Range. If you have the chance to kayak out to these coral r...
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    • Wahiawa, Hawaii

      Hike the Poamoho Ridge Trail

      6.6 mi / 1968 ft gain
      Access: There are two options for accessing the trailhead:  (1) Get a permit from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Oahu so you can drive the 6-mile dirt road to the true trailhead. The permit provides you car access through the locked gate and is only available on weekends and holidays. You'...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Hang Out at the Kane'ohe Bay Sandbar

      4.4
      There's no better way to spend a relaxing day in Hawaii than sitting out on the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, surrounded by great views of the Koolau Range and Oahu coastline.Located in northeast Oahu, the Kaneohe Sandbar is a fun place to spend your day snorkeling, playing water games, and enjoying food ...
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    • Kahaluu, Hawaii

      Photograph Mokoli‘i from Kualoa Regional Park

      4.5
      Looking for a good photo opportunity while on Oahu? Mokoli‘i is one of the best you can find. Not only is it a scenic and unique view, but you can also have some fun with perspective. Located only 20 miles from Honolulu, hop on H1 W for about 2 miles before turning onto HI-63 N for 7 miles. Then...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

      5.0
      Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is on my list of the top ten most beautiful nature places you can drive to. Hoʻomaluhia means "to make a place of peace and tranquility."  This breathtaking gem was built in 1982 by the US Army Corps of Engineering to prevent flooding.  There’s a lot to do here, you...
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    • Honolulu County, Hawaii

      Mokoli‘i

      5.0
      0.23 mi / 13 ft gain
      Mokoli‘i is an island located off the coast of Kualoa Regional Park. You can swim, kayak, or SUP to the island. When it’s low tide, you’re actually able to walk out there, but be mindful of the tides, because the current picks up on higher tides, which makes the route back more difficult. If you ...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Relax on Secret Island

      5.0
      Secret Island is on the East side of Oahu.  It's located near the town of Kailua.  It's a great place to have a beach day and avoid the crowds of Waikiki.  The water is super calm and the background makes you feel like you are in a Jurassic park movie, which filmed just up the road.  You can get ...
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    • Kaneohe, Hawaii

      Stand Up Paddle in Kaneohe Bay

      4.7
      Stand Up Paddleboards can be rented in the nearby town of Kailua at various watersports shops. Kayaks can also be rented as another option. The bay can be reached by public access points in neighborhoods at Kaneohe Bay (there are 3 on Mikiola Drive) or at Kaneohe Beach Park.Rental Options: Kail...
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    • Honolulu, Hawaii

      Judd Trail Mountain View

      4.0
      1.24 mi / 850 ft gain
      Judd Trail Mountain View is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
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    • Honolulu, Hawaii

      Judd Trail

      4.0
      1.2 mi / 223 ft gain
      Judd Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
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    • Honolulu, Hawaii

      Hike to Lulumahu Falls

      4.5
      2.3 mi / 900 ft gain
      Park off the Old Pali Highway before the lookout in the dirt parking lot. There is an entry along the fence that will go through. The first part of the hike takes you through a bamboo forest. Most of the time it will be muddy, so be prepared to get dirty. This will lead you to an open grassy val...
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    • Hauula, Hawaii

      Kayak Kahana Stream

      Start at Kahana Bay in Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park on Oahu's windward coast, between the towns of Kaneohe and Laie. Paddle for as long as you'd like! The current gets stronger further upstream.
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    • Honolulu County, Hawaii

      Kahana Rainforest River Kayak

      Kahana Bay is the last public Ahupua’a on Oahu. The Ahupua’a is the traditional Hawaiian land division system. Each Ahupua’a contains a cross section of the island so that each slice of land meets the needs of the inhabitants by containing all resource zones necessary for subsistence. Typically, ...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from Honolulu County

    Watch Amazing Footage of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    Watch Amazing Footage of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    Liam McNally

    Chasing True Adventure in the Hawaiian Islands

    Chasing True Adventure in the Hawaiian Islands

    Matt Fischer

    7 Photos to Convince You That Hiking to Oahu's Lanikai Pillboxes for Sunrise Is Totally Worth It

    7 Photos to Convince You That Hiking to Oahu's Lanikai Pillboxes for Sunrise Is Totally Worth It

    Abby Shepard

    Living in a Dream World: Hawaii through My Eyes

    Living in a Dream World: Hawaii through My Eyes

    Jayden Croft

    For the Love of the Land

    For the Love of the Land

    Karissa Frye