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What to do and see in Oahu, Hawaii (HI): The Best Lookouts
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. Barber's Point Lighthouse
2. Nu’uanu Pali
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4.5 based on 896 reviews
The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside is a lookout above the Pali Highway tunnels where you’re treated to a panoramic view of Oahu's Windward side with sweeping views of Kaneohe, Kaneohe Bay and Kailua. It’s also well known for strong tradewinds, forming a natural wind tunnel of sorts. It was here in 1795 that Kamehameha The Great conquered the island of Oahu in one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history. Led by Kalanikupule, the defenders of Oahu were driven back up into the valley where they were trapped above the cliff. More than 400 of Kalanikupule's soldiers were driven off the edge of the cliff to their deaths 1,000 feet below.
Reviewed By TravelGrandma10 - Huntsville, United States
There are awesome views of Kaneohe Bay and the windward side of Oahu. You have to pay a small fee to park, but it is worth it. I highly recommend this stop!
3. Puu Ualakaa State Park
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4.5 based on 727 reviews
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.
4. Lanai lookout
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By scottbE9987QY - Colorado Springs, United States
Stopped there today and was amazed that there were at least 3 dozen Asian tourists (including several small children) that were hopping the short wall past the Danger sign and were standing near the edge of drop offs, down by the waterline, and other areas. There’s a reason why the signs are there.
5. Puu O Hulu
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mek99
This trail is approximately 2 miles long in its entirety. The trail is rugged with many rocks and lava stones along the way. It is also quite steep at points and would not be appropriate for anyone who is not fit for a moderate/strenuous hike. What is particularly interesting about this hike is that at the top are "pill boxes," lookouts from World War II as well as remnants of a winch, cables, and pipelines. The pill boxes are still intact enough that you can go inside and see the same views that the WW II soldiers saw while watching for an attack by the Japanese. The vistas are spectacular and well worth the climb.
6. Hawaii Kai Lookout
7. Nu’uanu Pali
8. Kahala Lookout
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
