Local park trail, paved mostly. Bikers, joggers and other walkers share the path…read more Petroleum pipe trail and parts of it smells like it. Some homeless camps in bushes/trees along trail.

Fun place to catch and release, get pretty good action, plenty stuffs from tilapia, oio, barracuda,…read morepapio. I ride my bike down and fish for a few hours and ride home. Only real complaint is that there are always dozens of middle age haole dudes on their e-bikes ripping around the trails.

We book the guided Kayak excursion to The Mokes on every trip to Oahu. We enjoy the exercise,…read moreviews, and different experiences with the different guides on every trip. Even though we have done this excursion many times, there's always a twist. On our latest adventure, we got to see five monk seals, with two of them playing in the ocean like little puppies. We had a good group and had time to do extra things on this trip. Our guide, Tupre, made it a fun and interesting tour, throwing in historical and additional wildlife information. This experience solidified our decision to book Kailua Beach Adventures on our next trip to Oahu.

This kayaking company offers guided half and full day tours to the Mokulua Islands and also offers…read morekayak rentals so you can no go on your own. It's located across the street from Kailua Beach Park. You have to cart your own kayak from the rental shop to the beach shore where you'll meet your guide. We were in a group of six and one guide. They have single and double kayaks. The guided tour provides life vests, dry bags, snorkels, water bottles, and lunch. The trip to the island took us approximately 1.5 hours maybe a bit more to Kayak the 2.3 miles due to strong head winds. It was faster on the return trip. We even had time to stop on flat island. This is one of my favorite activities to do while on Oahu. I love the scenic views heading to the "Mokes" and I love the views looking toward Oahu while out on the water. It's such a magical kayaking adventure. The island is a bird sanctuary and if you go at the right time you'll see nesting birds and if you are lucky, you'll see the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. We saw three (maybe four, not sure if one was the same one that swam to a different spot) on Moku Nui and one on Popoi'a Island sandbar. If you are adventurous and have the stamina and strength to kayak, I highly recommend this tour for you! Our guide Two-pre was the best!!! He told us that the tour we were on was his 400th!!

Found this magical spot through google. People has mention you can't access this beach unless you…read morebook a boat over through Kualoa Ranch activity center. Were they wrong! I did my research and manage to find a way by foot. It took about 10 to 15 minutes to reach this destination. My kids and I were so excited to explore slice of paradise. Crystal clear water and beautiful scenery felt we were on a deserted island. Glad I was able to find a way to get here without paying a fee.

Food: NA Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 2/5 ADA accessible: 2/5 If you've ever been to Oahu and end up wandering up the the Northeast side of the island or meander towards Kualoa ranch, then you should try to find the Secret Island. It's an entirely man made island where there are activities like paddle board, group canoe, kayaking, volleyball, and lounging. The only downside with the water activities here is that is limited freedom on where one can go. Is say about 75 yards on each direction. Trust me on this, YOU WILL GET CALLED BACK. However it is for your safety. All of these come with a fee of course, but since work and I were there for a wedding, it was all paid for. There is no food provided, however you CAN BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS, provided there is no glass brought in. It's a great place for a little get away, from your little get away and I recommend to do this while on the island.

Enjoyed this hike that is located off the Mānana Ridge Trail…read more First of all wear proper shoes for this hike. The surfaces can be muddy, slick, rocky and rooted. Bring plenty of water and snacks. It's all steep downhill or uphill once you take the falls section of the trail. The falls were not running much at the time of my hike , however the pools were cool and deep. The area is lush and beautiful with some tropical plants in bloom. There is a rope that is knotted to hold onto to help you walk down the rock face down to the first pool and rope swings into the next pool below it. The journey back up got your blood pumping. Parking on the street, be respectful on not talk loud in the neighborhood.

Mixed feelings. I wasn't able to enjoy this hike because I was too worried about my kids slipping…read moreand falling down the cliff on a narrow, rocky, wet, and muddy pathway. It started pouring rain, hard. Getting to the waterfall took longer than the 3/4 mile sign would lead you to believe. Getting to the waterfall was a nice reset to refresh and take a dip but the joy was overcome by thinking about the path back. I would do it again with adults only who can take care of themselves. Don't take kids. Wear proper hiking shoes and know that they will get destroyed in mud. I cannot believe people were trying this in flip flops, crocs, and vans. That's a near death experience in the rain and mud that'll get you or your descendants a Netflix special

This is such a fun activity that I recommend to anyone who loves fishing or is just wanting a fun…read moreday outdoors! If you've never been fishing before, this is a great experience because you're pretty much guaranteed to catch something! How it works: There are 2 prices, one for every person fishing / for each pole and another price for those just coming along for the fun! You're given a fishing pole and bait + a bucket. Once the fish has been caught and put into your bucket, its yours! The cool thing about this place is they will cook up the fish that you catch! They have different cooking styles and sauces. I would bring a chair, maybe even a small tent for shade, gloves because you do need to unhook them, and water to drink and to wash off your hands in between catches. The ponds are full of tilapia, and within an hour one person can probably catch 10 fish!

This experience was definitely one for the books! We took our 7 year-old and he had a blast -- even…read morewhen the rain started to pour! Fish were not biting much and what we did catch were small. The lady working that day said that the fish tend to bite more on warmer days when it's not raining -- she said that she thinks they hide out at the bottom when it rains. We ended up keeping 2 of our decent sized catches (still pretty small). However, I must say, the fish was fried to perfection!! We chose to have our fish fried whole, it was served with a scoop of rice, a refreshing broccoli-slaw salad and a cluster of plump, juicy grapes. A surprisingly tasty lunch to end our rainy fishing adventure. *Bonus tip: wear shoes/clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The red dirt can stain your shoes and does not wash off clothing very easily. We brought old shoes (trashed when we left) and changed out before we got in the car.

The Exit 8 Fishing Guide, Paul, put me on some Peacock Bass, which was a bucket list fish for me…read more He was very knowledgeable of the area and the fish. It was a very successful day as I landed 18+ fish. Awesome and productive day on the water and highly recommended.

Amazing day of fishing! Paul is the best! Patient and so good at his job! His rigs are all…read moreset up. He has all the equipment. He really makes sure you have a great time.

My kids loveeee this spot!!! First of all, be careful! Go down the other way! Not by where all the…read moretrees are at! I fell and bled from my fall.. and 6 other people Fell after me so please please be careful! The right side of the cove where the trees are at and a lot of shade near the bathroom where you have to go down, that is slippery!! Especially when you are carrying a lot of stuff with you so please be careful! The other side is so much easier to access! I love it here and so did my children! They were able to see so many fishes! We saw an eel too! So awesome! Sadly due to the construction there was a ridiculous amount of traffic. But this spot has food trucks just across to grab some food!

We visited on a day when locals said there were 40 ft waves in the morning. I didn't realize what…read morethis meant and we found out, upon arrival, that the beach itself was closed for safety. We sat on the grass and watched the waves hit the rocks then enjoyed the sunset. It's a beautiful spot and I'd love to visit it when we can sit in the sand. Note: There are public restrooms and limited parking.

Lanikai Beach showed up with full attitude -- wind whipping, rain coming sideways, and that Kailua…read morecold that makes you question your life choices for a second. But honestly... it still turned into one of the most fun regatta days ever. The water was wild but exciting, the energy was high, and the crews were out there grinding like the weather didn't even matter. Between the races, the laughs, the chaos, and the "we really doing this in the rain" moments, it became one of those days you remember because it wasn't perfect...it was real. Even soaked, freezing, and fighting the wind, Lanikai still gave those postcard views and that classic Kailua blue. And somehow, the tougher the weather got, the more fun the day became. That's regatta life. If you want a beach that tests you but still gives you a good time, Lanikai on a regatta day is exactly that.

Sand between my toes and the ocean with beautiful shades of blue to view. Such a refreshing time,…read morethat was a great start to my day. Not crowded at all and it was a clean beach with easy accessibility to restrooms. Lifeguard was on duty and ready to save lives or help when needed. I will say that there are not that many shaded areas, but me and my friends were lucky enough to find shade underneath one of few trees that were along the beach. We brought our own lawn chairs from our hotel. But plenty of people brought their own umbrellas, tents, and other beach fun items. Weather was great, but there were rip current warning signs everywhere, so it was good to know that they want visitors to the beach to be cautious. I would recommend this beach for a visit. Easy 10/10 experience.