Tag: “Hawaii Hideaways”

11 places found.

  1. Haleakala

    As its name implies, Haleakala is the place on Maui to witness a stellar sunrise. Lahaina is celebrated for its sunset cruises and romantic seafood dinners overlooking the western seaboard and Kihei’s long stretch of white crescent beachfront provides an excellent view of the dipping globe.

  2. Red Sand Beach

    What makes a great beach? Privacy, sun, sand, a nice swimming area and places to explore.

  3. Mokuleia

    On the North Shore of Oahu, at the end of Farrington Hwy, past Mokuleia and across from the Dillingham airfield, lays an uncrowded stretch of beach. The perfect place to experience Hawaii.

  4. Hookipa Beach Park

    Maui is known for it's fantastic windsurfing beaches, and Ho'okipa Beach is one of the best. Most of the attention is on the windsurfers, but the lookout point above the beach provides splendid views of ocean waves breaking over the rocks and crabs scuttling through the tidal pools below.

  5. Ho'okipa

    World-class surfing and windsurfing at Ho'okipa beach park. Hang out and watch the first-rate acts while lounging on the white sandy beach.

  6. Puako Petroglyphs

  7. Kihei Beach

  8. Hookipa Beach Park

    This beach is known as possibly the best place in the world for windsurfing. It is the site of two major world-class competitions.

  9. Makapu Lighthouse

    The Makapuu Point Lighthouse was installed in 1909 at the Eastern end of the Oahu Island.

    Take an early morning drive out of Honolulu along Highway 72 (Kalanianaole Hwy) east past Kaloko Beach. Find some parking along the side of the road and hike out to the viewpoint above the lighthouse before the sunrise.

  10. Waihee Ridge Trail

    Waihee Ridge Trail
    Maui, 4½ mile out & back trail, medium difficulty.
    Elevation gain: 1,560ft (from 1,000 – 2,560ft)

    Ascend the Waihee ridgeline trail up Maui's western peak of Pu'u Kukui and you'll be hiking above the sightseeing helicopter tours and admiring the lush rainforest valleys and coastlines beyond.

    Hiking on the windward side of any Hawaiian island means wet weather, muddy conditions and the threat of heavy rains. This trail is subject to all these factors, but the wet weather means waterfalls are plentiful, the vegetation is greener and the cooler conditions make for a nice comfortable hike.

    More information on this hike at Trailspotting.com.