Enjoyed an early morning hike up to Makapu’u Point using the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail. Unfortunately, the part of the trail that leads to the lighthouse was closed off. Still a great hike with wonderful views!
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One of the best beaches in Hawaii, Waimanalo Beach!
For the remainder of our vacation, we decided to stay at an Airbnb that went right up against Waimanalo Beach. It was finally time to start experiencing the real Hawaii!
Catching glimpses of white sand beaches from Makapu’u Lookout!
Making our way to Waimanalo with a stop at Makapu’u Lookout. Breathtaking views of Makapu’u Beach Park, Waimanalo Beach in the distance, and a couple of islands out in the ocean waters!
Stopping at Sandy Beach on our way to Waimanalo!
Windy day as we headed off to Waimanalo as you see waves after waves crashing unto land. We decided to check things out closer so we took a short break at Sandy Beach after rounding out Koko Crater to the south.
Tantalus Lookout, one of the best panoramic views over Honolulu
Last stop at Tantalus Lookout before heading to the windward side of Oahu where we stayed for the rest of our vacation in Waimanalo!
Quick exploration of Waikiki Aquarium after a long morning hike
While staying in Waikiki for a couple of nights, one of the places we checked out was the Waikiki Aquarium down the street from our hotel. Not as large as some of the aquariums we’ve been too but still interesting to see nonetheless especially since Hawaii has both fresh and saltwater habitats for aquatic creatures. Went here after hiking up and down Diamond Head State Monument!