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 HwySacred 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.
57 locals recommend
Sunset Beach Park
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.
8 locals recommend
Pupukea Beach Park
59-727 Kamehameha HwyOne 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.
31 locals recommend
Waimea Beach
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.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
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!
38 locals recommend
Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour
49-227 Kamehameha HwyFun 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.
105 locals recommend
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwySister 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!
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdAbsolutely 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!
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyJurassic 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!
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
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.
35 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Golf
57-049 Kamehameha HwyIf 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.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui StBeautilful 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.
175 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyHave 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 HighwayIf 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!
14 locals recommend
Shrimp Shack
53 - 360 Kamehameha HwyPeople'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!
9 locals recommend
Keneke's Grill at Punaluu
53-138 Kamehameha HwyThis is a bar and grill with a friendly, local touch. Outside dining. The backdrop is the beautiful Koolau mountains. Stunning!