10 Things to do Adventurous in Waianae That You Shouldn't Miss

Deemed one of the top 5 whale-watching tours in America, and winner of TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice award. Founded by a published marine-biologist, woman owned and ran - guest adventures blend with environmentally responsible marine interactions. With year round whale watching and swimming with wild dolphins, marine biologists and/or seasoned naturalists lead charters that can also include guided snorkeling over the snorkeling reef habitats of brilliant fish and giant sea turtles. Earning the silver-level of Hawaii Ecotourism Associations' Sustainable Tourism, Wild Side has long participated in environmental protection through education and action, while promoting sustainable travel. A portion of revenues are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation while onboard citizen science is dedicated to data gathering, marine conservation/education, and regulatory reform.

Family-fun ocean activities and sea life excitement! EO Wai'anae Tours journey along the west side of O'ahu and feature a history of the Wai'anae Coast and marine life such as Dolphins (Nai'a) Turtles (Honu) and a variety of Fishes (I'a). During our winter season is when the Whales (Kohola) come to visit our islands and the sightings of these creatures are amazing. Guests will be able to enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle boarding while having a memorable experience out at sea. We GUARANTEE dolphins!

Surf Lesson, SUP lessons, Kayak and SUP paddle Tours, Snorkel Tours, Luau's. Kayak, SUP, Snorkel, and Surfboard Rentals.

Owner and instructor Danny Boro has 20 years surfing experience, 10 years teaching experience, and a strong safety background as a certified lifeguard. WestSide Surf provides single, tandem, and stand up paddle surf instruction. The Westside Surf experience is the perfect way to learn to surf: scenic, uncrowded beaches, with beginner waves and frequent dolphin sightings!

Underwater Oahu is a small, independently owned, full-service SCUBA diving company located on the beautiful Waianae coast of Oahu, Hawaii, providing diver training, dive tours, equipment sales & service and rentals. Dive on sunken WWII-era ships, aircraft and tanks! If you want a truly unique scuba experience when scuba diving oahu, come and see us! Our mission is to provide divers with the ultimate personalized experience, whether they are taking classes, purchasing gear or going on an underwater tour. We don't want to be the biggest, but we do want to be the best!

Our ocean safari, lead by marine biologists and naturalists, is based on the leeward coast of the island of Oahu. We are dedicated to guiding guests to a low impact interaction, in and out of the water, with wild dolphins, turtles, and pristine living coral reefs year round. We also add whale watching during the winter months. We specialize in safely leading small groups on our state of the art 34 foot ridged inflatable Scarib with our lifeguard certified crew.

At the very end of Mokuleia where the road dead-ends is Kaena Point State Park with its secluded sandy coves and huge wide-open spaces. The hiking trail follows a deeply rutted unpaved Jeep road with dozens of small seaward paths branching off to the ocean’s edge. If you opt to hike the full round-trip trek from Kaena Point to Yokohama Bay on the Leeward Coast, you’ll need roughly three hours, ample stamina, plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, body cover and your camera.

Meet wild dolphins on a Hawaiian eco-tour for all ages aboard the Dolphin Star's Wild Dolphin Watch! A world away from Waikiki, West O’ahu provides the once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing playful dolphins and other marine life with the stunning backdrop of the Wai’anae mountain range. Panoramic decks and best dolphin activities, with crew of Certified Naturalists, narration, video presentation, keiki program and Dolphin Guarantee year-round! Plus, bonus opportunity to see whales in season (December – April). All aboard the Dolphin Star (Hoku Nai'a), an eco-friendly catamaran custom built for wild dolphin watching and snorkeling in paradise.