What You Will Do
Oahu's eastern shoreline is dotted with pristine beaches, volcanic craters and scenic hikes. On Shaka Guide's East Oahu Shoreline Drive, you'll get to experience every bit of it, on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't. This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to seven beaches, three hikes, a 400-acre botanical garden and more!
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
Waikiki, Honolulu
1
Kapiolani Park
One of the first stops along the Shaka Guide South Shore Tour!
2
Diamond Head State Monument
2 hours
One of the popular stops on the tour... We visit the Diamond Head Lookout and Diamond Head Crater!
3
Koko Crater Railway Trail
2 hours
Visit the Koko Head scenic lookout and see one of the inactive volcanoe's of Oahu.
4
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
2 hours
Take a swim at one of the most well-known snorkeling locations on the entire island - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve!
5
Halona Blowhole
15 minutes
The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions.
6
Eternity Beach
15 minutes
A nice little beach hidden right beside the unique Halona Blowhole!
7
Sandy Beach Park
Sandy Beach Park is notoriously known for it's powerful shore breaks and fine sand that gets into everything!
8
Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
1 hour
Choose to visit the Makapu'u Viewpoint - featuring an incredible coastal view of East Oahu - or hike up to the popular Makapu'u Lighthouse trail. If you visit during winter months - you might be lucky enough to see humpback whales out in the distance!
9
Waimanalo Beach
30 minutes
Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu is a great place for a long beach stroll or a picnic. The 3-mile beach is backed by ironwood trees that provide plenty of shade.
10
Kailua Beach Park
25 minutes
Kailua Beach Park is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! It's seriously the full package... Soft white sand, towering ironwood trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters! What else could you ask for?!
11
Lanikai Beach
1 hour
Much like Kailua Beach - Lanikai Beach is famously known for it's turquoise blue waters, soft white sand, and picturesque islands out in the distance. No better way to spend the day!
12
Ulupo Heiau State Monument
Ulupō Heiau on the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.
13
Nu’uanu Pali
15 minutes
Just north of Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Windward Side of Oahu.
14
Judd Trail
1 hour
Judd Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Urban Honolulu, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
15
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45 minutes
Visit this 400-acre botanical gardens that features plant species from all over the world.
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