There’s a palm tree here that juts out over the water that is a stunning, tropical photo

Park at the beach park and it’s a quick walk over the rocks to the left when you get to the beach. If you can, bring a step stool to get in and out of the caves a little easier. And also, go during low tide for more room in the caves.

Three for one, this is off the highway on the south side of the island between honolulu and the windward side. There is lanai lookout with gorgeous rock formations that kind of make it look like you’re on another planet, halona blow hole which you could watch for hours as the waves come in and shoot up through a puka in the rocks, and cockroach cove which is a stunning place to watch sunrise and has a unique rock formation arch.

Great gardens to drive through! Beautiful windward Oahu views of mountains, great picnic spot, pretty trees and plants.

Great sunset and picnic spot! Can get a little crowded on the weekends. Watch for when the gates to the parking lot close.

Great stop to see the giant sea turtles! There are volunteers here who are very knowledgeable on the turtles who come to this beach!

Fun skateboard tunnel!

Spitting caves and China walls! Sometimes people jump into the water at China walls, but it can be a little sketchy getting back up depending on the waves. I love watching spitting cave as the waves come in!

Gorgeous views on windward side. Almost always windy! Free parking for military, otherwise, it’s a small fee at the machine.

There’s a lookout point to get to see the lighthouse without doing the two mile hike. Similar view, without all the walking! You can also see waimanalo coast line and Obama’s complex (currently being built in 2022).