During Covid last year, hardly anyone was at Lanikai, the water was clear, sun was out, and a bunch of sea turtles came to shore. I knew this was something I might never experience here again. Lanikai Beach is my favorite. I can't argue that Makua is right up there. This list is accurate!🤙
Hi there we were in Oahu a few days ago and checked out your video looking for a really nice beach off the beaten path. We stopped by Kailua Beach and it was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for this informative video.
So as a tourist I think Waikiki is pretty good, and has many amenities close by. I did visit Lanikai, I liked it, took Uber to it and a city bus back (takes a while but only $3).
My congratulations for your video, your explanation and editing of the video were sensational. Perfect! I got all the information about the beaches I loved 🥰 Thank you!!!
Kawela Bay .. there once were beach homes all along the beach. Family summer beach house. The banyan tree was the marker spot to get to the home, turn left.
Just 2 FYI's to this video...1) Most times when pronouncing Hawaiian place names, W is often pronounced as W-Waikiki, Waiahole, Waimea...Or as V--Hawi, Kawela, Panaewa...2) When on E side of Oahu, Mokes can refer to Mokulua(Two Islands). On the N Shore, Mokes can refer to Mokuleia, over the mountain from Makua beach....Keep those videos coming!
Nice stuff. Brings back lots of memories. Oh to be young and free on the islands. Hope you guys go off island and do some there. Btw, one note. I'm not a fan a recommending folks go to the Makaha side. Haoles don't always do so well there. Just an observation. Oh, and go to Malaekehana campground. 🙂
We will have to check out the Malaekehana campground! We just visited Goat Island and passed by it. Many people have recommended it to us, so it has to be amazing!
Excellent video again! Your #1 beach Makua is EXACTLY what I would want to find on Oahu - undeveloped & uncrowded places to escape the crowds & noise. Are there still other untouched beaches on Oahu, or more on the smaller islands? How long would it take to drive from Honolulu to Makua Beach? And how many hours would it take to drive the entire Oahu perimeter doing a 'beach tour'? Thanks & keep up the great vidz!
Makua Beach is awesome. Most of the westside beaches are gems (Yokohama Bay, Mākaha). It takes about 45 minutes to travel to Makua Beach from Honolulu with no traffic. Circling the island to tour beaches takes 3-4 hours. The Westside isn't part of the circle though, so you'd have to drive in and out.
Thanks for watching! We think the safest option might be Hanauma Bay, as their main attraction is for snorkeling and there are lifeguards around :) Hope that helps!
Waimanalo Bay - East side of Oahu with lots of trees Ko’olina Lagoon - West Side of Island good for snorkelling and seeing sunsets. Public parking at lagoon 4 Kawela Bay - North Oahu with lots of coconut and banyan trees. Secluded beach and very private Waimea Bay - North Shore. Parking is limited. You can see sea turtles. 5 min from turtle beach with lots of food trucks. Rock climbing, rock jumping and underwater tunnels Hanama Bay - East side. Best for snorkelling. Very crowded. Shallow water. Beautiful beach Kailua Beach - East side. Turquoise water. Decent parking Ala Moana - Near Honolulu. Calm waters. Shallow water Kaiona Beach - East side. Very local. Blue water. Lots of reefs and good for snorkelling. Has a fish pond for swimming Lanikai Beach - turquoise water, soft sand, best for sunrise. Kayaking is great here. Must go. Parking is bad. Park at Kalua and walk to Lanikai Makua Beach - West Side. MUST GO. Reasonably uncrowded. No life guards. Easy parking
Hello! I’m visiting Hawaii next week, Oahu to be exact. Are there any hotel resorts available to non register guest, that you might know of and we might be able to go to? Thank you.
Most of the accommodations are in the Waikiki area, so it may be better to stay there and travel to places you want to visit each day. For a secluded option though, Turtle Bay on North Shore is far away from the crowds.
When you guys go to the beaches, do you take your phones with you in a waterproof pouch or do you leave it on the beach? What is safest in your opinion? ☺️
We usually leave our stuff in a bag on the beach. That’s how we’ve always done it, not sure if that’s the best option... but we never had anything stolen from us!
@@DennyandNikki thanks so much for the feedback! We aren’t renting a car and will be in Waikiki so we will be walking a lot! I’m trying to figure out what’s best. Mahalo for your amazing videos!
@@leahi5413 thanks! I actually just got back on Sunday! At ala Moana I felt pretty safe leaving my stuff because I could see it from the water and ended up doing the same for a lot of beaches.