Take A Walk on the Windward Side: where Oahu’s Magic Begins

Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor get most of the play, but Oahu’s Windward (east) Coast is one big, long run of eye candy.

From south at Makapu’u Lookout you get your first look at the Ko’olau Range diving into the Pacific.

Kailua has congestion, but poke through that to the dreamy Lanikai Beach, which sits right next to Kailua Beach Park. Swimsuit ads, etc., are filmed along the dreamy shores. Several small islands are within kayak, or even swimming, distance.

Kualoa Regional Park is on the northern end of the Ko’olaus. Room to roam here, to snorkeling beaches. Or head across the street to the ranch where dinosaurs roamed in Jurassic Park, and King Kong stomped about in his movie.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is in the top five attractions in Hawaii. Acres of verdant grounds host lively presentations of Polynesian culture—Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and others. Touristy, yes, but it’s the real deal.

Oahu Trailblazer is for independent, active people who want to lose the crowds and find the aloha. The authors books—including Kaua’i, Maui, and the Big Island—have been a roadmap for travelers for nearly three decades. Accuracy, detail, and organization are Trailblazer trademarks. Nearly 200 photos illustrate text that is long on content and short on fluff. Cultural and historic places are blended in with hiking, snorkeling, and surfing spots.

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