Special Places
on Oahu

Windward Oahu (Part 1)

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WAIMANALO BAY

Beautiful, secluded, white sand beach at edge of ironwood forest. Great boogie boarding and body surfing.

Accommodations

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HOOMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Four hundred acres at the foot of the Koolau mountains planted with trees and shrubs from the tropics of the world - laced with a network of hiking trails.

ULUPO HEIAU

A Hawaiian temple allegedly built by mythical menehunes used as a ceremonial site.

Activity

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KAILUA BEACH PARK

Beautiful white sand beach with good swimming and gentle surf all year. "The" windsurfing site on Oahu.

Accommodations / Activities / Weddings

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KAILUA BEACH AT SUNRISE

The perfect beach for an early morning stroll as the sun rises over the offshore islands.

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LANIKAI BEACH

One of Hawaii's best beaches with over a mile of white sand, picturesque Na Mokulua (two islands) offshore, and good swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and sailing year round.

Accommodations / Activity / Weddings

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KANEOHE BAY

Protected by a huge barrier reef, 6 ancient Hawaiian fishponds can be found around the edge of the bay.

Activity

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KAHALUU FISHPOND

A good example of an ancient Hawaiian fishpond - one of several located along Kaneohe Bay.

SENATOR FONG'S PLANTATION & GARDENS

Seven hundred and twenty-five acres of rain forest spread over the slopes of the Koolau mountains containing gardens, orchards and tropical foliage.

BYODO-IN TEMPLE

A stunning replica of the 900 year old Buddhist temple at Uji, Japan.

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