Top 9 State Parks in Oahu, Hawaii (HI)

January 5, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a surfer’s paradise, with swelling waves that can reach epic heights. No wonder, then, that it’s the site of one of the world’s premier competitions, the Triple Crown of Surfing. If hanging ten isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beautiful beaches – particularly famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Art connoisseurs will appreciate the annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival, a celebration of local crafts, painting, jewelry, sculpture, dance, and music.
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1. Puu Ualakaa State Park

Round Top Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI +1 808-587-0300 [email protected] http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/puu-ualakaa-state-wayside/
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 727 reviews

Puu Ualakaa State Park

Reviewed By Creeping_Death_LA - Los Angeles, United States

I didn't have a rental car so I took the public bus to the closest stop near the park. Getting an Uber was almost impossible in that area. The hassle of getting there was well worth it in the end. The view and the surrounding area is beautiful and must be seen in person.

2. Malaekahana State Recreation Area

56-020 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-1276 +1 808-587-0300 http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/malaekahana-state-recreation-area/
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Malaekahana State Recreation Area

Reviewed By 817wilmab

The beach is literally golden. It is a long beach, no lifeguard with limited use (it would seem). This side of the island has more waves, so to speak. A great place to learn to surf. Boogie boarding along the shore line was great. Parasailing is available nearby. The days we were here featured at least a dozen people from sun up to sundown surfing. The breeze coming off of the ocean makes it a great place to fly a kite. It is a great place to spend a few hours, the whole day or spend the night utilizing Malaekahana Beach Campground located on the same beach. This is what we did. The water, beach, waves, limited use and feeling of seclusion really made it a great place to spend the day.

3. He'eia State Park

46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4044 +1 808-235-6509 http://www.heeiastatepark.org
Excellent
54%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

He'eia State Park

Reviewed By seank408 - Kaneohe, United States

I had a great time taking my wife to the Kaneohe Sandbar. I rented the Kayaks from the Heeia State Park. Rebecca was very helpful with telling me my options for the rental and Andy was informative and cared about our safety telling us everything we needed to know while kayaking to and from the Sandbar I had a great time and great experience!

4. Kahana Valley State Park

52-222 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa, Oahu, HI 96730 +1 808-587-0300
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Kahana Valley State Park

5. Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park

Round Top Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96822 http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/puu-ualakaa-state-wayside/
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,031 reviews

Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park

Reviewed By 546brentr - Dayton, United States

Nice overlook. The drive is a great drive up. We were there the night before for a luau, the view from Tantalus is better than Nutridge

6. Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park

55-222 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa, Oahu, HI 96730 +1 808-237-7766 http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/ahupuaa-o-kahana-state-park/
Excellent
62%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park

7. Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area

Ruth Place, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96809 [email protected] http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=33
Excellent
36%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area

Reviewed By 337simonat

We hiked to Mount Olympus in 2 folds, first the marked Wa'ahila Ridge State park trail, then straight up past the "trail closed" sign to the Mt Olympus peak. Round trip took us about 5 hours, with a beautiful 30min+ break at the top as we had the summit to ourselves. Would recommend to those that are fit (strength, flexibility, and/or endurance will come in handy as you rock scramble!) NOTE: DO NOT use the washrooms near the parking lot. They are ANT INFESTED. My family came out of there covered in millions of small black ants crawling everywhere - on their arms, face, ears, under their shirt, everywhere! We don't even know how, it's as if in the 1 minute you are there they start crawling up your legs and jumping onto you from the side wall to swarm you. FIRST LEG: 1 hour The trail goes up and down, making it relatively easy compared to some other hikes which are a steady incline. One or two parts will require going on all fours though nothing extreme. No ropes in this section. Not too muddy. Ridge is wide with abundant vegetation on both sides. SECOND LEG: 1 hour Don't be wary about the "trail closed" sign. It is in good condition and appears frequently trekked. There will be a fork, take the trail that goes straight up. It does get a little narrower and muddier, however you'll find a few ropes to help you along the way. You'll know you reached the peak when there is a nice grassy summit with breathtaking 360 views!

8. Ulupo Heiau State Monument

1200 Kailua Rd Behind the YMCA, Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734-4354 http://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/ulupo-heiau-state-historic-site
Excellent
29%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 24 reviews

Ulupo Heiau State Monument

Reviewed By AmandaG201 - Huntersville, United States

This is a beautiful park behind the YMCA with historic ruins that are being unearthed all the time. They also have many of the fruit bearing trees including mango, coconut, papaya, taro, kukui nut, and a tree that I can't remember the name but the fruit looks like a pineapple. Make sure to wear bug spray!

9. Hanauma Bay State Park

7455 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825 http://hanaumabaystatepark.com/hanauma-bay-directions/
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Hanauma Bay State Park

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