Vacationing in Oahu Archives - Living in Hawaii

Koolau Mountains: Hawaii Photo of the Week

Peter Kay — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:02:25 +0000

This View Awaits You Nuuanu Pali Lookout006 by Steve Conger is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Image may have been resized or cropped from original. I've seen this view countless times since the 80s and I'm always awestruck by it. You too can see it with a short drive from Waikiki to the [...]

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Hawaii Photo of the Week: Pali Panorama

Peter Kay — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:13:44 +0000

The most breathtaking view on Oahu: The Pali Lookout Whenever I have first-time friends and family visiting, this is our first stop and though I've seen this view countless times since the mid-80s, I'm just as awe-inspired today as I was from the first time I saw it. Pali Panorama by Scott Smithson [...]

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Mini-Crouching Lion and Lanikai Pillbox hikes online

Peter Kay — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:41:57 +0000

Our native-born hiker/writer Aina Kay just posted 2 new hikes that you should definitely check out: Mini-Crouching Lion: short and sweet w/ killer views Lanikai Pillboxes Hike: Easy, great with friends, and popular w/ the locals. Great ocean views too!

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Olomana and Hanauma Bay Hikes now online

Peter Kay — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:25:14 +0000

Our Awesome hiker Aina (yes, that's her real first name, meaning "land" in Hawaii) just published her hikes to Olomana and the little-known Hanauma Bay bridge hike. Hiking is definitely something you should not miss in Hawaii. You can pick your favorite from mild to wild and have a wonderful time. Let us know what you [...]

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Great Oahu Hikes Posted

Peter Kay — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:49:23 +0000

We're happy to announce that we've added a few new AWESOME Oahu Hikes to our Hawaii Hiking Trails section and you really need to check these out. From mild (like the Makapuu Lighthouse Hike) to wild (like the Pali Puka Hike) and a few in between, they are all worth a look. Hiking in Hawaii [...]

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Makapuu Beach Park, Oahu Island, Honolulu, Hawaii

Peter Kay — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:48:56 +0000

Looking left from Makapu'u Beach toward Rabbit Island on a stunning day in Hawaii. MAKAPUU BEACH PARK 41-95 Kalanianaole Highway, WaimÄnalo, Hawaii 96795. This is very near "Sea Life Park" and "Sandy Beach". The pronounciation is Makapu'u (mak-uh-poo-ooh). WHERE IS MAKAPUU STATE PARK? Makapu'u is located at the furthest point east on Oahu, Hawaii. [...]

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Diamond Head Volcano – Oahu Island, Honolulu, Hawaii

Peter Kay — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:02:09 +0000

Diamond Head Volcano State Landmark, Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii Also spelled Diamondhead (disambiguation) Location: From Waikiki follow Diamond Head Road nestled between Makapu'u Ave. and 18th Ave. Detailed directions at bottom of this article. GPS Coordinates for Geo Cachers: 21°15'35.0 N 157°48'42.3 W / 21.25972°N 157.81175°W / 21.25972; -157.81175 WHAT IS DIAMOND HEAD VOLCANO [...]

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Amazing Experience: Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii!

Peter Kay — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 04:19:09 +0000

Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii is one of my favorite life activities. The water is warm, clean, shallow and in many areas - safe. There is a natural coral reef that blocks large animals (sharks) from coming into the bay so it's safe for everyone. There are rental fins, masks and snorkels available at [...]

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Win a Free Hang Gliding Flight Over Oahu!

Peter Kay — Fri, 15 May 2015 06:41:17 +0000

Local, Eric Nakamoto recently opened his new business - a powered hang-gliding tour on the North Shore of Oahu! He offered me a chance to ride for FREE! I'm not within 5,000 miles of the islands though! I figured, why not offer it to one of our readers instead? Eric agreed! So, here you go... [...]

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Sacred Falls Waterfall Re-Opens (Video)

Peter Kay — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:39:08 +0000

Here's a first look at the trail and waterfall at Sacred Falls Park on the Northeast side of Oahu. The waterfall trail has just re-opened in January 2015. UPDATE - My mind must have made this up because I want it so bad. I swear I heard my buddy say they re-opened the trail, which [...]

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Excellent Around Oahu Bus Trip Plus Video

Peter Kay — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 01:13:12 +0000

Here's something for visitors to Oahu, Hawaii. It's Travel Channel produced. Samantha Brown, a reporter takes the #55 THE BUS tour the entire way around the island of Oahu and stops at some of the attractions on the way. Then she hits Lana'i, Kauai, and Big Island Hawaii. Quite a good video. Well produced. You [...]

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Best Beach on Oahu Island, Hawaii – Bellows Beach

Peter Kay — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:04:45 +0000

Sometimes, sitting here at my desk and "working" - I think back to some of my favorite times in my life. I bring up Youtube and query using keywords to find places I've been and things I've done - usually in Hawaii. The best beach on Oahu is Bellows Beach (video below) - which is [...]

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Big Waves at Waimea Bay, Oahu

Peter Kay — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:34:15 +0000

Waimea Bay is one of those big waves spots you need to see to believe. I was there in 1985 I think it was, could have been 1986, and they were calling it 50-60 feet high surf. That's gigantic, and there is nothing I can write about it that will help you to feel the [...]

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Hawai’iloa Ridge Trail – New Fact Sheet Created

Peter Kay — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Just a short note to let you know that I created a new page for the Hawai'iloa Ridge Trail hike on southeast Oahu, Hawaii today. This is an amazing hiking trail, 3.5 miles long and 1,700 vertical feet high. It is a somewhat challenging hike with some steep climb sections you need to pull yourself [...]

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Sunset from Diamond head Trail? Open every day now!

Peter Kay — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:12:59 +0000

If you're looking for something to do in Honolulu, on Oahu, Hawaii - Diamond Head Trail is open for business, but during reduced hours during the week. On the weekends - you'll have all day to enjoy the trail. Some improvements were made to the trail to make it more stable and protect it from [...]

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Hanauma Bay – Oahu Island, Hawaii

Peter Kay — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:53:27 +0000

Hanauma Bay Beach Park 7455 Kalaniana'ole Highway (route 72), Southeast O'ahu 808-396-4229 - recorded information Hanauma Bay (pronounced "ha-nowmah", in Hawaiian) was once a spot reserved for Hawaiian royalty and favored for its great fishing. Hana in Hawaiian is "bay" and uma is "shelter". The bay is both a nature preserve and Marine Life [...]

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Oahu, Hawaii in One Weekend?

Peter Kay — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:21:12 +0000

I saw a great post by a guy that told what he did over one weekend on Oahu, so, just briefly I wanted to write up what I'd do if I found myself on the island of Oahu with just one weekend to see as much as I could. Friday night - assuming I arrive [...]

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68th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Attack

Peter Kay — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:11:37 +0000

Sixty eight years ago the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and killed many soldiers and civilians. Just remembering... Hawaii is an isolated place that is becoming an easier and easier place to reach with missiles, planes, whatever comes. I hope Hawaii stays safe over 2010!

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Amazing Hawaii Blowhole Cliffdiver

Peter Kay — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:03:23 +0000

Blowholes usually eject (spray) a lot of water out of a small crack in the lava, the one in this video isn't doing that. Some people die each year at one of the blowhole locations in Hawaii. Usually people get caught unaware by the force of a large surge of water out of the [...]

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Bodyboarding on Oahu: Bellows AFS

Peter Kay — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:57:08 +0000

From the time I was 19 to 22 I was bodyboarding increasingly bigger waves on Oahu while I was stationed there in the Air Force. My first introduction to bodyboarding was at Makapu'u in 4-5 foot Hawaiian sized waves (8-10 foot any other scale). To say it was exhilarating would be the understatement of my [...]

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