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
What to do and see in Oahu's Windward Coast, Oahu: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Oahu's Windward Coast, United States including Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe Bay, Waimanalo Beach, Kailua Beach Park, Makapu'u Beach, Lanikai Beach, Byodo-In Temple, Bellows Field Beach Park, Lanikai Pillboxes, Sea Life Park Hawaii.
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. Kailua Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,987 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
For less experienced and brave swimmers, this is a perfect setting. Close to washroom facilities, with lots of parking within convenient distance and many shaded spots under the trees, this beach offers enough room for everybody to sit or walk around, without feeling crowded, even during the weekend days. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, with nearby rock formations, and amazingly turquois water. As the slope into the waves is not too steep, even when the ocean is pretty rough, swimming is quite safe. The villages of Kailua and nearby Lanikai also offer many places to eat, have a good coffee or browse for souvenirs. Excellent location!
5. Makapu'u Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Stretching more than 1,000 yards of sandy shoreline, this spot is considered the premier bodysurfing beach in Hawaii.
Reviewed By momoftwoboysnc
Enjoyed body surfing the big waves and exploring the area surrounding the beach, water shoes are a must.
6. Lanikai Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
Reviewed By Scubaluvr - Coto de Caza, United States
Had a great afternoon at this beach. Cannot imagine how crowded it must be in the summer. Hard to get parking in the side roads. Take an umbrella for shade. Nice for the day
7. 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.
8. 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...
9. 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.
10. Sea Life Park Hawaii
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Aloha, Sea Life Park is open with limited capacity special Dolphin Encounter programs daily except Wednesday & Thursday! Reservations are required! The award winning KaMoana Luau is also open on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. We will be announcing the opening hours for the entire Park soon, stay-tuned. Voted Hawaii's Best Attraction in 2020!
Reviewed By foodiesandwine
Fantastic day, we did the full Monty to swim with the dolphins, it was so informative and fun, these beautiful sea animals are well respected, looked after and you can tell they love what they do! The rest of the park is great for wee kids and the only negative we had was don’t bother standing in line for an ice cream ( took 40 mins) and the two ladies serving are rude, non interested in customer service and spent more time loading up plastic spoons while we watched and waited for around 4 mins till she served us.
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