Oahu Hawaii Vacation...

In June we took the kids to the first visit to Hawaii. Having been to Maui and Kauai previously, we opted for Oahu which was a great mix between the bustling beaches of Waikiki and the quieter amost Kauai-like serentity of the North Shore.

 

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• Waikiki Beach Resort
• Dole Pinapple Plantation an Maze
• Sharks Cove Snorkeling
• Diamond Head
• Kualoa Beach and Polynesian Cultural Center
• Surfing on Waikiki Beach
• Halona Blowhole
• Sandy Beach Park
• Sailing and Snorkeling with Turtles
• Waimanalo Beach
• Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens
• Sunset Beach
• Nuuanu Pali Lookout and more Surfing
• Kailua Beach Kayaking

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Waikiki Marriot Resort

 

We arrived Oahu and spent much of the first day or two enjoying the grounds at the Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort and Spa and, of course, the famous Waikiki Beach itself.

 

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Dole Pinapple Plantation

 

A quick trip to the Dole Pinapple Plantation where we successfuly completed the Maze in near record time (at least for that day).

 

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Sharks Cove Snorkeling

 

We took in some North Shore snorkeling at the famed Skarks Cove, one of the premier snorkeling beaches in Hawaii. There we saw turtles as well as fish and other coral life.

 

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Later that afternoon, we relaxed on a North Shore beach before heading back to some nightlife on Waikiki.

 

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Diamond Head Hike/Stairclimb

 

Grabbing some views from the top of the Diamond Head crater on the east side of Waikiki Beach.

 

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Kualoa Beach and Polynesian Cultural Center

 

We again drove to the north side of Ohau to Laei where we got a great view of Mokolii, aka the Chinaman's Hat from Kualoa Beach. After spending time there and grabbing some shaved ice we visitied the Polynesian Cultural Center.

 

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Later that afternoon, we got in some more beach time in the ara before returning back to Waikiki.

 

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Surfing on Waikiki Beach

 

The kids took some surfing lessons and made the best of it even though waves were not cooperating that day.

 

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Halona Blowhole

 

Exploring the Halona Blowhole and Beach Cove, formed thousands of years ago from volcanic activity. The cove next to the blow hole was the site of the famous beach scene in the movie "From Here To Eternity". This is home to some of the most violent waters in Oahu.

 

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Sandy Beach Park

 

Having fun in the waves of Sandy Beach Park, one of the top spots for boogie boarding and body surfing. In fact, the shore break near the beach is very dangerous and is known for causing serious spinal injuries to inexperienced surfers, it is sometimes referred to as 'broke neck beach'. Needless to say we stayed in the safer areas, but still had a ton of fun.

 

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Sailing and Snorkeling with Turtles

 

We took a sailing and snorkeling tour on Waikiki Bay and were well reward with a wonderful day above and below the water.

 

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Waimanalo Beach

 

Another day of wave riding, this time at Waimanalo Beach ,a lesser known, but bueatiful beach.

 

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Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens

 

A short visit and hike around the Waimea Valley Botanitcal Gardens in Pupukea.

 

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Sunset Beach

 

Spending the late afternoon and evening in the appropriately named Sunset Beach on the North Shore.

 

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Nuuanu Pali Lookout

 

We took a scenic drive to the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, climbing to over one thousand feet through lush forests, the panaormic views were amazing. Then we returned to Waikiki for more surfing and padleboarding.

 

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Kailua Beach Kayaking

 

We rented Kayaks from Kailua Beach Adventures and got a good workout in while explorign the Mokuluas "twin islands" offshore.

 

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And wrapping up the last day at the Marriot Beach Resort...

 

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