Sam & Kelvin guidebook for Makaha area
Food Scene
Kahumana Organic Cafe offers a variety of fresh tasty dishes that derive mostly from the organic produce harvested directly on the farm. Experience the countryside atmosphere in the Waianae valley and witness local, community based farming practices. Check hours of operation on website at: https://www.kahumana.org/cafe
Location is 6.1 miles away (16 min driving)
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Kahumana Organic Farms & Cafe
86-660 Lualualei Homestead RdKahumana Organic Cafe offers a variety of fresh tasty dishes that derive mostly from the organic produce harvested directly on the farm. Experience the countryside atmosphere in the Waianae valley and witness local, community based farming practices. Check hours of operation on website at: https://www.kahumana.org/cafe
Location is 6.1 miles away (16 min driving)
Aloha Poke
85-979 Farrington HwyCountryside Cafe
87-70 Farrington HwyThe Beach House by 604
85-010 Army StSpicy House
87-730 Farrington HwyHannara Restaurant
86-078 Farrington HwySpinners Cafe
85-491 Farrington HwyCoquito's Latin Cuisine Restaurant
85-773 Farrington HwyParks & Nature
Ka’ena Point trail will lead you to a protected sanctuary for nesting albatross located at the outer most west point of the island. Only accessible by walking, this area is remote and provides habitat for native seabirds, and plants. Along the scenic way you may also be able to spot Hawaiian monk seals sunbathing near rocky tide pools, and also some humpback whales in the coastal waters during breeding season.
The start of the trail on the Waianae side is at the end of the paved road at the Keawaula Section of Ka’ena Point State park. The dirt road is 2.4 miles to Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve. We recommend you bring plenty of water and sun protection, the trail becomes hot and dry especially during summer months.
Please stay at reasonable distance from protected animals (monk seals, albatross, sea turtles) and do not disturb them.
Trail head located 7.6 miles away form this apartment (20 minute driving time).
Trail length is 5.6 miles roundtrip, and very little elevation (about 3 hours)
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Ka'ena Point
Farrington HwyKa’ena Point trail will lead you to a protected sanctuary for nesting albatross located at the outer most west point of the island. Only accessible by walking, this area is remote and provides habitat for native seabirds, and plants. Along the scenic way you may also be able to spot Hawaiian monk seals sunbathing near rocky tide pools, and also some humpback whales in the coastal waters during breeding season.
The start of the trail on the Waianae side is at the end of the paved road at the Keawaula Section of Ka’ena Point State park. The dirt road is 2.4 miles to Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve. We recommend you bring plenty of water and sun protection, the trail becomes hot and dry especially during summer months.
Please stay at reasonable distance from protected animals (monk seals, albatross, sea turtles) and do not disturb them.
Trail head located 7.6 miles away form this apartment (20 minute driving time).
Trail length is 5.6 miles roundtrip, and very little elevation (about 3 hours)
Pu’u O Hulu is a short hike with fast elevation gain. This is a popular hike among Waianae residents because of the sweeping views of the ocean and the Waianae mountain range. The trails offers no shade except for the bunkers at the very top, so bring plenty of water and protection from the sun. The hike is 1.6 miles roundtrip with 679 feet in elevation gain (30-45 minute to top)
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Puʻu O Hulu
Pu’u O Hulu is a short hike with fast elevation gain. This is a popular hike among Waianae residents because of the sweeping views of the ocean and the Waianae mountain range. The trails offers no shade except for the bunkers at the very top, so bring plenty of water and protection from the sun. The hike is 1.6 miles roundtrip with 679 feet in elevation gain (30-45 minute to top)
Hike to the highest peak of Oahu from the trailhead located in Waianae Valley. For experienced hikers. Ask me directly for more details about this hike.
Kaʻala
Hike to the highest peak of Oahu from the trailhead located in Waianae Valley. For experienced hikers. Ask me directly for more details about this hike.
Mysterious cave holding several ancient Hawaiian legends. Age of this cave is estimated to be 150'000 years old and used to be underwater. The cave is dark and water seeps through the walls so be careful it can be slippery in the deeper dark parts.
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Kaneana koobas (Makua koobas)
86-260 Farrington HwyMysterious cave holding several ancient Hawaiian legends. Age of this cave is estimated to be 150'000 years old and used to be underwater. The cave is dark and water seeps through the walls so be careful it can be slippery in the deeper dark parts.
Entertainment and Activities
Waterpark with slides. Kids 2 years old and under are free.
Check website for details and pricing: wetnwildhawaii.com
Located 17 miles away, 30 minute driving time
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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
400 Farrington HwyWaterpark with slides. Kids 2 years old and under are free.
Check website for details and pricing: wetnwildhawaii.com
Located 17 miles away, 30 minute driving time
Makaha Golf Club West
84-627 Makaha Valley RdPublic golf course at walking distance.
Rentals available:
Surfboards long and short
Standup paddle boards
Kayaks
Body boards and fins
Also offers surfing lessons and snorkeling tours
Visit the website https://www.westoahusup.com for more details.
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West Oahu SUP
85-010 Army StRentals available:
Surfboards long and short
Standup paddle boards
Kayaks
Body boards and fins
Also offers surfing lessons and snorkeling tours
Visit the website https://www.westoahusup.com for more details.
Rentals available:
Longboards
Stand up paddle
Short boards
Body boards
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Hale Nalu Beach & Bike
85-784 Farrington HwyRentals available:
Longboards
Stand up paddle
Short boards
Body boards
Offers dolphin excursions and whale watching. Tour departs from the Waianae boat harbor (10 mins driving from condo). Check out website for details on rates and reservations: https://dolphinexcursions.com/
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Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington HwyOffers dolphin excursions and whale watching. Tour departs from the Waianae boat harbor (10 mins driving from condo). Check out website for details on rates and reservations: https://dolphinexcursions.com/
Offers dophin watching. Tour departs from Waianae boat harbor (10 min drive time from condo). Visit website for more details:
https://www.dolphin-star.com/
Dolphin Star
85-471 Farrington HwyOffers dophin watching. Tour departs from Waianae boat harbor (10 min drive time from condo). Visit website for more details:
https://www.dolphin-star.com/
Shopping
Waianae Store
85-863 Farrington HwyGrocery store close to condo
Tamura Super Market
86-032 Farrington HwyGrocery store close to condo
Kapolei is located approximately 30mins drive time from condo and has several grocery stores: Safeway (open 24hrs), Costco, Target, Down to Earth etc. in addition to restaurants and shops.
Kapolei Shopping Center
590 Farrington Hwy Kapolei is located approximately 30mins drive time from condo and has several grocery stores: Safeway (open 24hrs), Costco, Target, Down to Earth etc. in addition to restaurants and shops.
Longs Drugs
86 120 Farrington HwyDrugstore open 24hrs
Favorite Beaches
The water at Makua is usually clear and great for snorkeling when surf is low, you may be able to see dolphins in the morning. Note that there are no lifeguards on duty, and no showers.
Located 5.4 miles away from condo (15 min driving time).
You may park on either end of the beach off the main road.
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Makua Beach
The water at Makua is usually clear and great for snorkeling when surf is low, you may be able to see dolphins in the morning. Note that there are no lifeguards on duty, and no showers.
Located 5.4 miles away from condo (15 min driving time).
You may park on either end of the beach off the main road.
Famous beach for surfing! Located at walking distance from the condo, just down the road. Showers and lifeguards on duty.
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Makana Beach
Farrington HwyFamous beach for surfing! Located at walking distance from the condo, just down the road. Showers and lifeguards on duty.
Ko Olina is a hotel resort area with 4 lagoons that are accessible to the public for swim. The lagoon beaches are protected from high surf, so families with small children can swim there safely.
Access: Ko Olina Lagoon 4 (Ulua lagoon) has public parking behind it.
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Ko Olina Resort
92-1047 Olani StKo Olina is a hotel resort area with 4 lagoons that are accessible to the public for swim. The lagoon beaches are protected from high surf, so families with small children can swim there safely.
Access: Ko Olina Lagoon 4 (Ulua lagoon) has public parking behind it.
Keawaula is another beautiful beach with easy access, lifeguards on duty and showers. There is a section with tide pools for kids to swim and play when the surf is high.
Located 6.9 miles away from condo (15-20 min driving time).
Parking is allowed along the side of the main road.
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Keawa’ula Beach
Farrington HighwayKeawaula is another beautiful beach with easy access, lifeguards on duty and showers. There is a section with tide pools for kids to swim and play when the surf is high.
Located 6.9 miles away from condo (15-20 min driving time).
Parking is allowed along the side of the main road.
Pokai bay is a beach nearby condo that has a rock wall to protect it from high surf levels, so it is a safer area to swim in. The beach is located near the more busy parts of the Waianae area, and it can get overcrowded.
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Pokai Bay Beach
Pokai bay is a beach nearby condo that has a rock wall to protect it from high surf levels, so it is a safer area to swim in. The beach is located near the more busy parts of the Waianae area, and it can get overcrowded.