Location: Waianae
Top Things to do in Waianae
The 10 Best Things to do in Waianae, Hawaii (HI)
Waiʻanae is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the CDP population was 13,177.
Restaurants in Waianae
1. Pu’U’Ohulu Kai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By secretagentgs - Honolulu, United States
This hike is affectionally known as the pink pillbox hike. It’s on the west coast Oahu so it’s off the beaten path so-to-speak, but this hike and locale is amazing!! It’s a good hike, definitely not for the weak hearted since it’s high up and on a winding path that is narrow at points and offers no protection from sliding off the path. But you have to check it out, and I highly recommend going at sunset...the views are AMAZING! There are a few different pillboxes & artifacts from a war and a time past! Super cool spot!!
2. Makaha Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
A popular beach for surfing.
Reviewed By ladytattoo7 - Honolulu, United States
We live close by and this is our beach of choice on the Leeward side. Lifeguards are awesome, saved my brother's life one day. RESPECT the ocean at all times but esp here. Never turn your back to it! Gorgeous views, lots of local talented surfers!
3. Ka'ena Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 435 reviews
At the very end of Mokuleia where the road dead-ends is Kaena Point State Park with its secluded sandy coves and huge wide-open spaces. The hiking trail follows a deeply rutted unpaved Jeep road with dozens of small seaward paths branching off to the ocean’s edge. If you opt to hike the full round-trip trek from Kaena Point to Yokohama Bay on the Leeward Coast, you’ll need roughly three hours, ample stamina, plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, body cover and your camera.
Reviewed By Schnickel2016 - San Antonio, United States
It's a beautiful hike to the western tip of the island. Rather easy hike unless it rained one or two nights before. It is really hard to dotch all of the puddles on the path. Would not recommend this for older people or youngsters after rain. Take plenty of water with you. There are tide pools at the end. Wear/take bathing suit and definitely water shoes. No shade on the hike or by the tide pools. My favorite hike on Oahu.
4. Waianae Mountain Range
5. Maili Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Studyhardallday - Waianae, United States
Great place to hang out and enjoy the day. Beautiful beach to take a stroll down the white sandy beach. Nice place to hang out and go for a swim.
6. Puu O Hulu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mek99
This trail is approximately 2 miles long in its entirety. The trail is rugged with many rocks and lava stones along the way. It is also quite steep at points and would not be appropriate for anyone who is not fit for a moderate/strenuous hike. What is particularly interesting about this hike is that at the top are "pill boxes," lookouts from World War II as well as remnants of a winch, cables, and pipelines. The pill boxes are still intact enough that you can go inside and see the same views that the WW II soldiers saw while watching for an attack by the Japanese. The vistas are spectacular and well worth the climb.
7. Naked Cow Dairy Farm & Creamery
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Naked Cow is a small Family dairy farm in Waianae Hawaii and the only one on Oahu. Unable to compete with mainland milk production, we began to create Gourmet Butters and Artisan Cheeses to add value to our milk. To be sustainable we depend only on local feed, grass , sugar cane molasses, pineapple, Kiawe beans, Macadamia and Kakui nut by-products to name a few. Reducing our Carbon Hoof-Print. You will also find that Naked Cow is on the menu, of several Restaurants dedicated to using LOCAL products. Please support the use of locally grown products. Naked Cow now offers cheese making classes, where participants will learn the entire hands-on process from beginning to end, followed by a wine and cheese tasting!
Reviewed By Studyhardallday - Waianae, United States
.Best place every the cheese and the butter is to die for. This place is just awesome in one word. Love this place.
8. Pokai Bay Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By D6094CSdanc - Honolulu, United States
The breakwater makes family swimming safe. It is also near the Army Rec center beach which offers good beginner surfing most of the time. Get there early to see the dolphins when they come by. Snorkel to see the turtles.
9. Nanakuli Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Studyhardallday - Waianae, United States
An excellent beach where people from all over the world come to enjoy the cool ocean water. The water is nice and cool at this beach and this beach has a lot of nice warm fine sand.
10. Mermaid Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 539erins - Kailua, United States
As many have noted, be sure to wear rubber-sole water shoes, bring a ladder to get in and out of the cave and check tide reports to be sure you are visiting during low tide. We had a strong swimming man die rescuing a young child just a month ago near this cave. Otherwise, it is a stunning natural wonder anyone living or visiting ought to see at least once. The photos I’m sharing are true color, no filter.
