Things to do in Waianae
Waiʻanae is on Oʻahu's Leeward Coast, the sunny, dry west side at the foot of the Waiʻanae Mountains. This side of the island is less developed than Waikīkī, with small towns, quiet beaches and rural land. The City lists lifeguard towers at Māʻili, Pōkaʻī Bay and Mākaha beach parks. Mākaha Beach is an early home of big wave surfing.
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Attractions near Waianae
All attractions ▸Yokohama Bay (Makua)Keawaʻula, or Yokohama Bay, is a sandy beach with lifeguards in Kaʻena Point State Park on Oahu's west side.Mahi WreckA dive site at the State's Waiʻanae Artificial Reef, where DLNR lists the Mahi and a Navy barge as a point of interest.Kaena Point TrailA trail to Kaʻena Point at Oʻahu's northwest corner; as of DLNR's October notice, the Keawaʻula Trail on the Waiʻanae side is closed.Makaha BeachA west shore surf beach at Waianae with lifeguards daily, where big wave surfing was pioneered and winter can bring extremely high surf.Pyramid PinnacleA dive site listed in the Waianae area of Oahu.Mount KaalaA summit in the northern Waiʻanae Range, part of a natural area reserve, reached on foot by arduous ridge trails.Turtle BayThe North Shore coast at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay near Kahuku, with Kuilima Cove and Kawela Bay, where the resort says you may spot sea turtles or a basking monk seal.Ko Olina Beach ParkA beach listing at Waipahe Place in Kapolei, at Ko Olina, where the lagoon beaches are privately owned, open to the public on foot and have no lifeguards.
About Waianae
From the end of the road, a hike leads to Kaʻena Point, the island's western tip, a bird sanctuary with no facilities. After storm damage, State Parks has partly reopened the Keawaʻula section of Kaʻena Point State Park and lists the Keawaʻula Trail as closed, so read its notices before you go.
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