Can you drive around oahu

Sunset Beach 1. Sunset Beach is a nice wide beach, usually with plenty of parking. It's great for swimming during late Spring through early September. And, it is a great place to watch a sunset during the Summer, hence the name. Not recommended for swimming during the winter months when the surf is large, but it's a great place to watch surfers during that time.

Pipeline Probably the most famous surfing beach in the world, and for good reason. The waves are large and break in a near perfect cylinder or pipe shape very close to the beach, which makes it a great place to get up and close to watch the surfers tackle some very large waves.

The last professional surf contest of the year is held here every December. Shark's Cove Shark's Cove — don't let the name scare you — is a great place to swim and snorkel from late Spring to early Fall. There is a protected area that is great for kids and those that are not strong swimmers.

Shark's Cove can be very dangerous during the winter months; do not attempt to swim if they have closed the park. You should be able to find snorkel rentals across the street, if you do not bring your own.

There is a supermarket, food trucks, and bathrooms nearby. Waimea Bay is probably the most famous big wave surf spots in the world and a great place to watch surfers try their luck at some of the biggest waves on Earth. Bring binoculars for a better view, as the waves break very far from the beach. If you see how calm and welcoming Waimea Bay is during the summer months, it's hard to believe that it's the same beach during the Winter.

Waimea Valley directly behind Waimea Bay is a very easy, family-friendly nature walk to Waimea Falls at the back of the valley. It is a great little town to park and walk to enjoy all the little shops, as well as grab a bite to eat. There is also an area on the edge of town across from the McDonald's with an assortment of delicious food trucks to choose from. Click here for last minute and special offers! Newly returned to our inventory! And, of course, an idyllic place to start and finish each day of exploration is Prince Waikiki , one of the best hotels in Oahu according to TripAdvisor.

On-site amenities include an oceanside infinity pool , exclusive Club Lounge , fresh island cuisines , complimentary concierge services, and golf discounts. Book now, save now, and stay later! Kailua is known for its famous shave ice shop, Island Snow. A lesser known place to sample this iconic sweet treat is The Local.

The Local Shave Ice is highly recommended by Hawaii. Located inside the lifestyle boutique Aloha Sunday Supply Co.

Photo: JayW Located just mauka mountainside of Kailua, there are two main reasons why you should check out Pali Lookout. Two, this pali cliff is the site of a major battle that took place in The strong winds and crisp air here are refreshing. Photo: Prayitno. Kaneohe, the next stop on our drive around Oahu, is known for its rich, lush green landscapes.

These two gorgeous stops prove it. Waimea Falls. Photo: Thomas Shahan. We highly recommend you come back to spend a day here. You will also pass the Polynesian Cultural Center. Maybe after your day at Kualoa? Laniakea Beach where the honu Hawaiian sea turtles are known to rest is located here. Honu are endangered species.

During the summer, the 7 mile miracle beaches are picture perfect for sunbathing or sunset walks. Also along this 7 mile stretch is Waimea Valley where you can walk through a botanical garden, swim at a waterfall and participate in cultural activities. They do their toppings right! And now they even have an edible cracker bowl imported from Japan. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Resume Can you drive completely around Oahu?

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