Visitors to Oahu can easily fill their days with scenic hikes on the island’s 112 miles of shoreline. Key facets of the best coastal walks include remote spots, native birds occasionally flying overhead, colorful sunsets, sea cliffs, a place to picnic, a sea turtle or two and gorgeous sandy beach alongside the sea.
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Mokuleia Beach Park, west of Wailua, has a lot of character to match its wildly rugged and remote coastline. Near Kaena Point, the westernmost point on Oahu, you’ll enjoy this serene walk on white sand with calm waters in the summer. Avid LOST fans will find this beach fascinating as they notice nearby Dillingham Airfield, mountains and vegetation that served as the scene of the dramatic plane crash.
Makena Beach (Big Beach)
Spotting Hawaii’s beloved sea turtles are a delight to see, whether by boat or beach. These green sea turtles (honu) are sacred and protected under both the federal Endangered Species Act and under Hawaii state law. Enjoy them, photograph them and keep a distance of at least 15 feet away so they too can comfortably roam on their island home.