A secret beach for local people in a privet area. Nice to go to some place that is not commercial…read moreand less people but the day we went had more people over there. The beach is very shallow and clean; you can go far and still not deep. We got there in the afternoon so it will be more beautiful in the morning but even that we had a great time swimming and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

tiny and secluded; minimal privacy if there are other beach goers are visiting at the same timeread more

If you are ready for a workout go for it! The hike is very steep but it was a great one! Took us…read moreabout 31 minutes to get to the very top and about 6 minutes to come back down. Love that it wasn't crowded and we had a beautiful sunset view

Lanikai Pillbox Trail is a hiking trail near Lanikai Beach in Kailua offering views of the ocean,…read morecoastline, and nearby islands. You can park in the residential neighborhood and walk a short way to the trailhead. Pillboxes are small fortified concrete structures used in warfare and the ones here are from World War II. The hike was only 1.6 miles round trip but some points were a little narrow, steep, and slippery. The beginning was the toughest with a rocky incline. It was only about 15 minutes to the first pillbox already with good views but if you walk another 5 minutes you'll reach the second pillbox. The views of the ocean were beautiful and you can see the coastline far and wide. You can continue going past the pillboxes but most people get to the stop and go back down. Going down was a little slippery so watch your step, be careful, and ensure you're staying on the trail going down. This was a short and slightly strenuous hike but fulfilling.

Did the UTV tour today and our tour guides K and Mike are amazing!!! They made our tour so fun and…read moreeducational.

We did a three hour UTV tour on June 21. Had the BEST time with our awesome tour guide Mike! He…read moremade our experience super enjoyable and made sure everyone had a great time!

This is not for the faint of heart. First peak is an hour and a half of serious cardio. Rope…read moresections and rapid, steep elevation. Pic is from second peak. Don't forget to bring enough water and snacks.

Tl:dr: the most technically challenging hike on the island, takes 5-6 hours round trip including…read morestops on each of the 3 peaks to take pictures, rest etc. People talk about mortality on this trail, although I don't think it's as dangerous as people made it out to be if you exercise common sense. Who should do it: most people can make the 1st peak. Trail from 1st to 2nd becomes noticeably narrower but it's short and about the same level of difficulty as trail up the 1st peak. 2nd to 3rd peak was where the challenge is - lots of vertical rock climbing, path is narrow, and ropes aren't all in good conditions. If you don't have good upper body strength, have knee problems, or are afraid of heights, it's not a good idea to do the 3rd peak. If you don't have good endurance, it's just going to be a long day. Words of caution: try avoid going after a rainy day because the trail becomes very muddy. It started raining when I was coming down from the 3rd peak and the ground became slippery. Better to go with a friend if you can - there are only a few people hiking past the 2nd peak and in case you get injured, it's good to have someone with you to help. Preparation: pack enough water, gloves (protect your hands from climbing), long pants, and a light windbreaker (waterproof is ideal). You never know how the microclimate changes in the mountain. Throw on some hiking shoes too if you have them. You can get away with gym shoes as I did but extra grip comes in handy on a muddy day. Views: view is the best from the 1st peak. Past that is more for the adrenalin and experience. Parking: no official parking lot for the hike, park across the bridge on the side of the roads. It's a ~15 minute walk to the trailhead. Have fun out there!

It was raining and it was muddy! It was exactly what I signed up for. The course this year was…read moreabout 3.6 miles long. The first mile was brutal and the muddiest. I couldn't exactly run through the mud because my shoes would sink so far down. It was a great workout! They have obstacle courses throughout-- like a big slide, over and unders, monkey bar things, tire obstacles, and climbing on the beach. The combination of people that go are super awesome. You have military people, groups dressed up, families, and those people who like to just scream randomly! They gave oranges and bananas at the end for all race finishers. MONSTER gave out some drinks for free too. I usually don't drink that, but the zero sugar ones tasted pretty good. It was great to see the yelp family there too. Yelp had a booth that took your picture at the end! If you plan on doing this-- wear your bathing suit underneath. Wear knee high socks (if you don't wear pants) and I recommend bringing a towel, change of clothes with you and flip flops. You have the option to hose off all the mud/dirt at the end. Oh and I borrowed duct tape from some nice strangers. (Thank you to them!) The website and information packet say don't use duct tape on your shoes, but it's necessary if you want to keep your shoes from sticking in the mud. Overall it's a fun run! I only ran parts of it, yet managed to finish in the top 25 for the women's division. So if I can do it-- you can too!

Had a great time. Super muddy due to all the rain. Great workout even though I couldn't run the…read morewhole thing...not sure if anyone actually can with all the water and the wait to go through some of the obstacles. Male sure you bring a towel, a change of clothes and some flip flops for the end.

Located on the east side of Oahu slightly past the Halona Blowhole Lookout!…read more Such a gem, more private beaches and open spaces. Great for a quieter, serene view and outing.

"From Here To Eternity" is the name of a movie from 1953, starring Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed…read more They both won Academy Awards and so did the movie and its director. Amy M. and I had never seen the movie. I think now, we will - since we visited the beach where part of the movie was filmed. We parked up at the top where the Halona Blow Hole parking lot is. You can see Sandy Beach from this parking lot/Lookout, as well as the as The Blow Hole and Eternity Beach. The view is awesome! To get to Eternity Beach, you'd have to be careful and walk down a rocky incline. Amy and I were just happy to be together and enjoy the scenery and cool breeze! The beach itself looks safe. There were many people hanging out and a few were swimming in the clear, clean water! I would return again to show Hawaii's natural beauty to another friend or visitor to Oahu. It's an excellent vacation destination!

Great local business to get climbing gear. Helpful staff. Small parking lot in front. This is my…read morego-to sports store. Akin to an REI on the mainland but smaller.

Newly opened location of Uloha in Kailua. Small, clean, and organized. Decent spot to find good…read morehiking and outdoor gear since there's not really any stores like this in the area. Pricey for certain items, but im sure quality is worth it for some outdoor necessities. Parking is easy since there's the lot behind or street parking. Service was okay - male employee barely looked up from his phone when we browsed around.

Becky is the best! Love the supportive community that she has built, and the vibes of the white…read morereformers and small class size makes it feel homey. Bonus - studio dog!

808 Barre + Pilates is my absolute FAVORITE workout class. Becky is an excellent teacher who has…read morecreated a gorgeous space that I felt comfortable in even as a beginner! I discovered Becky's Reformer 1/2 classes at the beginning of the year and have been hooked ever since. I actually started her classes after having a not-so-great experience at another group workout class that injured my back so I was a bit nervous. But, no injuries thus far, and I'm feeling way stronger and more flexible! I just wish I lived closer so I could go all the time But, I'll gladly make the 30+ min drive for Becky's expertise!