A few of our favorite things
Sightseeing
Incredible views close to the studio (~20min). 1.5 miles (paved) to the top!
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Makapu'u Pointi tuletorni matkarada
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailIncredible views close to the studio (~20min). 1.5 miles (paved) to the top!
Our favorite spot to snorkel. Always a lot of marine life (including turtles!).
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Hawaiian Electric Beach Park
92-201 Farrington HwyOur favorite spot to snorkel. Always a lot of marine life (including turtles!).
Well-known snorkel area in a protected cove. The beach is absolutely worth sitting on and enjoying for a couple of hours. When you arrive, they issue tickets with a timestamp indicating at what time you are able to enter (crowd control).
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Hanauma laht
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayWell-known snorkel area in a protected cove. The beach is absolutely worth sitting on and enjoying for a couple of hours. When you arrive, they issue tickets with a timestamp indicating at what time you are able to enter (crowd control).
Moderate hike (4-5 miles depending on how far you take it out). Mostly shaded, but the views at the top are incredible. You can see both sides of the island from the southern point.
Careful with street parking - residents will report vehicles parked within 4' of the driveway.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/kuliouou-ridge-trail
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Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuli'ou'ou Valley TrailModerate hike (4-5 miles depending on how far you take it out). Mostly shaded, but the views at the top are incredible. You can see both sides of the island from the southern point.
Careful with street parking - residents will report vehicles parked within 4' of the driveway.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/kuliouou-ridge-trail
Spinner dolphins love to hang out at Makaha! Hard to say when they'll be there, but worth it to cross your fingers and go!
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Makana Beach
Farrington HwySpinner dolphins love to hang out at Makaha! Hard to say when they'll be there, but worth it to cross your fingers and go!
Popular (somewhat too popular) hike with pretty great views at the top. It's steep and unforgiving on the knees :)
Takes most people < 30 min to reach the top.
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Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadPopular (somewhat too popular) hike with pretty great views at the top. It's steep and unforgiving on the knees :)
Takes most people < 30 min to reach the top.
Worth the effort to drive all the way to the top for some great photos. After driving past the entrance gate, follow the road up for about 2 miles. You'll know when you get there :)
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Hoomaluhia Botaanikaaed
45-680 Luluku RdWorth the effort to drive all the way to the top for some great photos. After driving past the entrance gate, follow the road up for about 2 miles. You'll know when you get there :)
Easy hike with a good dip at the end! <3 miles long, easy terrain, mud likely.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/maunawili-falls-trail?u=i
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Maunawili Falls Trailhead
1201-1209 Kelewina StEasy hike with a good dip at the end! <3 miles long, easy terrain, mud likely.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/maunawili-falls-trail?u=i
A sunrise walk on the beach can't get any better than this. Grab coffee and breakfast sandwiches at the Kalapawi Market on your way down.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kalapawai-market-kailua
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Kailua Beach
A sunrise walk on the beach can't get any better than this. Grab coffee and breakfast sandwiches at the Kalapawi Market on your way down.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kalapawai-market-kailua
We had a great experience with One Ocean Diving. As shark conservationists and researchers, their goal is to help educate and teach people all about the world of sharks. They'll provide snorkel gear for your guided dip with the sharks.
Highly recommend the experience!
https://oneoceandiving.com/
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One Ocean Diving
66-105 Haleiwa Beach RoadWe had a great experience with One Ocean Diving. As shark conservationists and researchers, their goal is to help educate and teach people all about the world of sharks. They'll provide snorkel gear for your guided dip with the sharks.
Highly recommend the experience!
https://oneoceandiving.com/
Food scene
Cute town with great food trucks and lots of little local shops.
Look for No 7 Japanese Food Truck - best poke on the island!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/no7-japanese-food-truck-haleiwa-9
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Haleiwa
Cute town with great food trucks and lots of little local shops.
Look for No 7 Japanese Food Truck - best poke on the island!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/no7-japanese-food-truck-haleiwa-9
Vegan sushi to die for. Ignore the vegan part - the things they do to these vegetables is so delicious it should be illegal. Definitely make reservations ahead of time, or order carryout on your way back from town.
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TANE VEGAN IZAKAYA
2065 S Beretania StVegan sushi to die for. Ignore the vegan part - the things they do to these vegetables is so delicious it should be illegal. Definitely make reservations ahead of time, or order carryout on your way back from town.
The drinks are phenomenal. Great spot to stop off after a day of adventure on the westward side.
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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StThe drinks are phenomenal. Great spot to stop off after a day of adventure on the westward side.
Popular spot with great food.
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DECK. at Queen Kapiolani Hotel | Waikiki / Honolulu | Restaurant / Wedding
150 Kapahulu AvePopular spot with great food.
GOEN Dining + Bar
573 Kailua Rd
Gaslamp
26 Ho'olai StGood menu options, great drinks, on the pricey side but worth it
Tapas-style Asian infusion menu inspired by southeast Asia's street food theme. Located in Kaka'ako, an urban art district that is fun to walk around.
This is a truly unique restaurant and worth the drive!
1938 Indochine
602 Ala Moana BoulevardTapas-style Asian infusion menu inspired by southeast Asia's street food theme. Located in Kaka'ako, an urban art district that is fun to walk around.
This is a truly unique restaurant and worth the drive!