Top Things to do in Oahu's Windward Coast
Top Hotels in Oahu's Windward Coast Bed and Breakfast Inns
- 1. Lanikai Beach Rentals LLC
- 2. Papaya Paradise Bed and Breakfast
- 3. Pillows in Paradise Bed & Breakfast
- 4. Sheffield House Bed & Breakfast
- 5. Ali'i Bluffs Windward Bed and Breakfast
- 6. Kailua Guesthouse
- 7. Auntie Barbara's
- 8. Manu Mele Bed and Breakfast
- 9. Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway
- 10. Paradise Palms Bed and Breakfast
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Oahu's Windward Coast, Oahu
Discover the best top things to do in Oahu's Windward Coast, United States including Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe Bay, Waimanalo Beach, Byodo-In Temple, Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour, Bellows Field Beach Park, Friendship Garden, Lanikai Pillboxes, Manoa Chocolate Hawaii, Oeno Winemaking.
Restaurants in Oahu's Windward Coast Bed and Breakfast Inns
1. Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
A 200 acre botanical garden.
Reviewed By 87EdS - Birmingham, United States
Wonderful gardens, well maintained and laid it. Hiking is awesome for neophytes all the way to experienced folk. Well worth your time; fascinating collection of tropical plants.
2. Kane'ohe Bay
3. Waimanalo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 715 reviews
A large beach in Oahu.
Reviewed By gbmir3 - Houston, United States
Incredibly beautiful beach, with soft sand, great waves and beautiful clear blue water. Plenty of room, very uncrowned even on State holiday.
4. Byodo-In Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,808 reviews
Reviewed By VictoriaAllen - Las Vegas, United States
Byodo-In Temple is located inside the Valley of The Temples Memorial Park and is a replica of an old Buddhist temple from Japan. We went here as part of a city tour and I must say was probably my most favorite stop. The drive to the temple took us through a cemetery that had the most beautiful marble headstones and the grounds are very well-maintained. There's a gravel path that leads to either side of the temple and allows for some picturesque and tranquil views. Beautiful architecture against the backdrop of the Ko'olau Ridge takes your breath away. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese-style garden complete with a koi pond, statue of Buddha and traditional Japanese tea house. Donations are welcome for the restoration of the Buddha statue and you are asked to remove your shoes before entering (as a sign of respect) and they welcome you to light incense as an offering to Buddha. You can also purchase food to feed the koi -- a lot of fun for kids! Truly one of the best sites to see when visiting Oahu. When not visiting with a tour, there is no time limit on the length of your visit. Definitely a must see when visiting the island.
5. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 804 reviews
Reviewed By Lee-and-Baby
We really enjoyed the tour! Had an excellent friendly local guide. Took our small group of 6 (3 couples) on their van to see the grounds. Good a good feel of local history and some surprising facts. This was a site for Gilligan's Island!!! (and other tv/film shots) Highly recommended and different from the larger tourist traps. Be prepared for mud and gravel. Very scenic! Our guide was very proud of his local roots and showed it with his demonstrations and insight. Store is ok with nut and coffee samples.
6. Bellows Field Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By byronl891 - Oahu, United States
Amazing sand and small waves for the beginners. Convenient store and gas for military, bathrooms and showers. Cabins, condo and campgrounds for military. A must see and experience spot...
7. Friendship Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Boomerang3333
This was great fun to hike--we just had to be super careful on the way down. It had rained heavily the previous day and the mud/clay was treacherous. We got a nice view from the top because it was sunny when we hiked. That is not always the case for many hikes in Hawaii. The vegetation was really interesting to me (first time in Hawaii). I got to see one of my favorite flowers, Lantana, as a perennial. I live in a zone where it does not survive the winter. Enjoy the hike, the view will be frosting!
8. Lanikai Pillboxes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 916 reviews
Reviewed By jamesml2018 - Luzerne County, United States
Have done this hike a few times. Parking can be a challenge, as it’s street parking. The entrance is well marked, and the onset is up a dirt hill which can be tricky when wet. It opens up to an amazing view of Lani Kai and the bay, and from there you follow the exposed ridge to the pill boxes. Some steep area with poor footing, with loose first and rocks. This first part is often crowded, and then end point for many folks. You can continue on through brush and tress, partly covered, but exposed areas continue with amazing views of Kailua, Waimānalo, and the Ko’olaus. The descent to Kano Kai Drive is via a gulley and requires careful navigation, due to loose rocks. There are branches to use to hold onto.
9. Manoa Chocolate Hawaii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By SailorGirl74 - Kaneohe, United States
I had the opportunity to visit Manoa Chocolate Factory, thanks to Groupon. What a treat! Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, and she made the visit such fun! Learned a lot about the history of chocolate and how it's made, and got to try samples of their chocolate tea and all their craft chocolates (the Breakfast Bar sprinkled with Kona coffee beans and Cocoa nibs really is amazing). Highly recommended! However, get there a little early... parking is awful.
10. Oeno Winemaking
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Welcome to Oahu's Island Style Winery, OENO Winemaking. We are a Producer of Beaujolais Nouveau Wine, a Natural European Style Alternative to Wine sold in America. I have been the owner of Oahu's ONLY Winery Since 2012, with many years of Experience in the industry. Hi, I'm Marshall J. Zeigler, Owner & Avid Lover of Wine. After working in F&B in Las Vegas for many years, specifically wine since 1998, I started our Winery in 2008. The mission was to offer an approachable, relaxed wine experience with naturally made wines for all people to enjoy, visitors and locals alike. Hawaii is a special place to not only visit, but to call home. Beautiful weather, ocean and beaches. OENO Winemaking is Oahu's ONLY WINERY. Using Imported ingredients from the world's top Grape producing regions, we mix age and ferment 100% Natural Wines in our Winery in Kailua, HI. The result is smooth easy drinking wines for all occasions. Come & See Me! Cheers, Marshall
Reviewed By hannahbaker_208
My husband and I visited Oeno Winemaking on our honeymoon and loved it! To be honest, when I first bought our Groupon and then looked it up, I was a little skeptical being it was located in a strip mall, but it was 100% our very favorite part of our stay on Oahu! We did a wine tasting and Molly was absolutely amazing! She was so friendly and very knowledgeable about all the wines. She also gave us so many fun tips and things to do during our stay in Hawaii! The wine was so tasty. Seriously, there was not one we didn't enjoy! The coconut wine was so so good, we grabbed a bottle to bring home! I even looked at shipping a few bottles back, but unfortunately, the shipping is $$$. We also got the bread and cheese dip during our tasting and it was phenomanal! My husband and I would love to visit Oeno again! The best wine!
