3.2K The Tantalus Lookout in Oahu, Hawaii is a relaxing hilltop near Honolulu with stunning views of the city and Diamond Head crater, plus you can see the sunset and frequent rainbows. You can drive all the way to this viewpoint, so no hiking is needed, although there are some Read more…
2.9K The Kaena Point trail is a state park hike on the northwestern tip of Oahu, Hawaii that’s great for sunset and wildlife sightings. You can actually do this hike from two different starting locations (Waianae or North Shore), and both trails are nice. Ka’ena Point is a pretty quiet Read more…
2.9K The Diamond Head hike in Oahu is a nice, easy trek near Honolulu that belongs somewhere on your Hawaii to do list. Aside from the novelty of hiking on the edge of an old volcano crater, the Diamond Head overlook also lets you see a lighthouse and some old Read more…
3.3K The Crouching Lion hike is a short but epic trail in Oahu, Hawaii that ends with a panoramic view of the mountains and jungle at Kahana Bay. We’ve done this hike a bunch of times and it’s one of our absolute favorites. The scenery is completely stunning, and there Read more…
5K The grueling Koko Head hike takes you on a steep railway trail up the side of a dormant volcano crater in the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This one will make your legs sore the next day! It’s not a very long hike in terms of distance, but the path Read more…
7K Even though the island of Oahu is the most populated island in Hawaii, it’s just as beautiful as the other islands, and there are so many good things to do in Oahu for every kind of traveler. Some of the best things to do in Oahu Hawaii include hikes, Read more…
4.3K The north shore beaches of Oahu island in Hawaii are known for their fantastic sand and waves, snorkeling and sea turtle spotting, bargain food trucks, and overall laid back vibes. To be fair, the north shore is no secret anymore, and there’s plenty of tourist traffic here, but it Read more…
2.9K The pink pillbox hike is a fun family trek in Oahu Hawaii, also known as the Maili pillbox hike or ‘Puu O Hulu.’ Even though the Maili point hike isn’t quite as famous as the Lanikai pillbox hike, the views are arguably just as impressive! This ridge hike is Read more…
6.1K It’s hard to come up with a list of the best hikes in Oahu Hawaii, because there are so many good ones! Oahu may be the busiest and most populated Hawaiian island, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great Oahu hikes and nature trails to get away from Read more…
3.9K An all time favorite memory of Oahu, Hawaii is the day we got some friends together and kayaked out to the iconic Chinamans Hat island (also known as Mokoli’i or Mokolii island), and then did an epic hike and barbecue on the beach. We spent almost the whole day Read more…
3.4K The Lanikai pillbox hike in Hawaii is one of the best hikes in Oahu, and it’s also great for sunrise or sunset. It’s easily one of the best things to do in Oahu! This is a short, slightly challenging hike (but still family friendly) with a big payoff. The Read more…
7.1K The Stairway To Heaven hike in Hawaii is epic, scary, and slightly illegal. Still interested? This trail in Oahu, also known as the Haiku Stairs, takes you to the top of the Ko’olau mountains via 3,922 metal stairs of pure adrenaline and doom. At some points, the stairs of Read more…