Guidebook for Punaluu

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Guidebook for Punaluu

Sightseeing

Sacred Falls is hands down the most beautiful waterfall on O'ahu. I think its Hawaiian name is either Kaluanui Falls (since it's on the Kaluanui Stream) or Kaliuwa'a Falls. CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Sacred Falls State Park
53833 Kamehameha Hwy
Sacred Falls is hands down the most beautiful waterfall on O'ahu. I think its Hawaiian name is either Kaluanui Falls (since it's on the Kaluanui Stream) or Kaliuwa'a Falls. CURRENTLY CLOSED.
World famous beach! In Summer, the ocean is calm, and the water is crystal clear with beautiful white sand. Great for swimming & snorkeling. Also wonderful tide pools for collecting shells.
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Parque de la Playa del Atardecer
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World famous beach! In Summer, the ocean is calm, and the water is crystal clear with beautiful white sand. Great for swimming & snorkeling. Also wonderful tide pools for collecting shells.
One of the visual jewels of Oahu, King Kamehameha used to frequent here. Protected cove with tidal pools offers great snorkeling, swimming with sea turtles, spotting schools of fish, and lava tubes.
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Pupukea Beach Park
59-727 Kamehameha Hwy
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One of the visual jewels of Oahu, King Kamehameha used to frequent here. Protected cove with tidal pools offers great snorkeling, swimming with sea turtles, spotting schools of fish, and lava tubes.
Breathtaking! Formerly operated by the Audubon Society. Gorgeous birds including peacocks along hike to waterfall. Fantastic swimming and cliff/rock diving.
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Waimea Beach
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Breathtaking! Formerly operated by the Audubon Society. Gorgeous birds including peacocks along hike to waterfall. Fantastic swimming and cliff/rock diving.
One of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! There is a giant rock that people jump off of into the ocean here.
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Waimea Bay Beach
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One of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! There is a giant rock that people jump off of into the ocean here.
Fun for the whole family. Sample flavored macadamia nuts and coffees. Learn how the nuts are harvested. Wonderful gift shop with authentic crafts. The chief of a Hawaiian village owns this place!
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Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour
49-227 Kamehameha Hwy
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Fun for the whole family. Sample flavored macadamia nuts and coffees. Learn how the nuts are harvested. Wonderful gift shop with authentic crafts. The chief of a Hawaiian village owns this place!
Sister temple to Byodo-In, Japan. Authentic recreation nestled the most breathtaking mountains on Earth. Koi ponds and black swans. Giant bronze Buddha & lotus statues. Tea house & gift shop.
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Templo Byodo-In
47-200 Kahekili Hwy
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Sister temple to Byodo-In, Japan. Authentic recreation nestled the most breathtaking mountains on Earth. Koi ponds and black swans. Giant bronze Buddha & lotus statues. Tea house & gift shop.
Absolutely one of my favorite places in the world. I have done some group camping here & loved it. It's a beautiful place to walk & hike. Ponds & tons of beautiful flowers & trees. THIS is Hawaii!
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Jardines Botánicos Hoomaluhia
45-680 Luluku Rd
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Absolutely one of my favorite places in the world. I have done some group camping here & loved it. It's a beautiful place to walk & hike. Ponds & tons of beautiful flowers & trees. THIS is Hawaii!
This easy 1.5 mi hike is a great introduction to O'ahu trails. Trail features great view of the Ko'olaus Mountains, waterfalls, and deep, cool, pools. People jump from 35-45 cliffs into the pool.
Maunawili
This easy 1.5 mi hike is a great introduction to O'ahu trails. Trail features great view of the Ko'olaus Mountains, waterfalls, and deep, cool, pools. People jump from 35-45 cliffs into the pool.
Jurassic Park, Gilligan's Island, LOST & many others filmed here! Tours by horseback, ATV, or 6-wheeled vehicle of jungle, movie sets, ancient Hawaiian fish ponds/gardens. MUST VISIT!
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha Hwy
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Jurassic Park, Gilligan's Island, LOST & many others filmed here! Tours by horseback, ATV, or 6-wheeled vehicle of jungle, movie sets, ancient Hawaiian fish ponds/gardens. MUST VISIT!

Arts & Culture

Visitors come here from all over Oahu. It is that spectacular! Enjoy traditional shows, luau meals, music, hula dancing, arts and crafts you can participate in, etc. FANTASTIC!
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Polylnesian cutlural center
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Visitors come here from all over Oahu. It is that spectacular! Enjoy traditional shows, luau meals, music, hula dancing, arts and crafts you can participate in, etc. FANTASTIC!

Everything Else

A gorgeuos 9-hole golf course that is right on the ocean that won't break the bank!
Kulima Golf Course
A gorgeuos 9-hole golf course that is right on the ocean that won't break the bank!
If you want a more exclusive and upscale golf outing with 18-holes, this is the place! Designed by Arnold Palmer it is a championship course that combines Scottish Links with a jungle of forest pine.
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Turtle Bay Golf
57-049 Kamehameha Hwy
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If you want a more exclusive and upscale golf outing with 18-holes, this is the place! Designed by Arnold Palmer it is a championship course that combines Scottish Links with a jungle of forest pine.
Beautilful campus and temple. Worth checking out.
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Brigham Young University–Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui St
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Beautilful campus and temple. Worth checking out.

Food Scene

Have a nice meal here at any of their restaurants and cafes. All are within view of the ocean. You can also go snorkeling and horseback riding here.
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Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy
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Have a nice meal here at any of their restaurants and cafes. All are within view of the ocean. You can also go snorkeling and horseback riding here.
If you want healthy sandwiches, Subway is a quick walk 100 yards down the street. Inside is also a convenience store with homemade local treats for food. They even stock camping and fishing gear!
53-516 Kamehameha Hwy
53-516 Kamehameha Highway
If you want healthy sandwiches, Subway is a quick walk 100 yards down the street. Inside is also a convenience store with homemade local treats for food. They even stock camping and fishing gear!
People's Choice Award winner & recommended by Travel Channel & Food Network! Peel n' eat pan fried, spicy, coconut, or garlic! Grilled Mahi, Snow Crab, Mussels, Calamari! You can't loose!
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Shrimp Shack
53 - 360 Kamehameha Hwy
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People's Choice Award winner & recommended by Travel Channel & Food Network! Peel n' eat pan fried, spicy, coconut, or garlic! Grilled Mahi, Snow Crab, Mussels, Calamari! You can't loose!
Great burgers and shrimp, good service, some of the cheapest meals around. What's not to like?!
Kamehameha Hwy + Kahuku Sugar Mill station
Great burgers and shrimp, good service, some of the cheapest meals around. What's not to like?!
This is a bar and grill with a friendly, local touch. Outside dining. The backdrop is the beautiful Koolau mountains. Stunning!
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Keneke's Grill at Punaluu
53-138 Kamehameha Hwy
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This is a bar and grill with a friendly, local touch. Outside dining. The backdrop is the beautiful Koolau mountains. Stunning!