East Honolulu and Windward Oahu Scenic Tour

This East Honolulu and Windward Oahu Tour will take you along one of the most beautiful drives of your life. Our tours are highly customizable and stops can be added/taken off for no additional cost. We strive to leave you with lasting memories and teach you about the rich Hawaiian culture and history along the way. Stops are never rushed so you can soak in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Winding past two volcanic cinder cones (Diamond and Koko Head Craters) over to Makapu'u Point. Stops at some of the most pristine beaches on the island like Sandy’s, Lanikai and Makapu’u are suggested. Makapu’u point and lighthouse set the backdrop for incredible pictures to remember your trip by. Visiting the Byodo-In Temple is a Zen experience unlike anything else. Stop over at He'eia State Park for views of an ancient Hawaiian Fish Pond and learn about old-school sustenance living. End the tour at the Pali Lookout to discover breathtaking views at the site of the legendary Nu'uanu Battle.

Meeting Point

Waikiki

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

What's included:

• Cooler with ice for food/drinks
• Binoculars
• Beach chairs and towels

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 8 hours

Kuilei Cliffs

Kuilei Cliffs, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

In the shadow of Diamond Head, this strand of sandy beach draws experienced windsurfers when the trade winds are blowing. The popular Diamond Head Cliffs surf breaks are right offshore.

15 minutes

Hawaii Kai Lookout

7514-7538 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, 96825, Hawaii

Directly off the Kalanianaʻole Highway, stop by this lookout for panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding ridges.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Halona Beach Cove

Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, 96825, Hawaii

Halona Beach Cove is a small, tucked-away beach located on the southeastern shore of Oahu along the Kalanianaole Highway.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sandy Beach Park

96825, Hawaii

Sandy Beach Park, commonly referred to as Sandy's by locals is a beautiful beach with a powerful shore break that is frequented by experienced body boarders and swimmers. On a clear day, Molokai and Maui can be viewed from its shore.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Makapu‘U Point

Lighthouse Trail, Turnout Above Makapu'u Beach, 96795, Hawaii

Makapu'u Point is an incredibly beautiful lookout with views of the Pacific Ocean, Ko'olau mountains, Koko Head Crater and Oahu's Windward coast. There is a paved lighthouse hike, and a gorgeous beach below that can be accessed from various start points.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Waimanalo Beach

Waimanalo, Hawaii

Located on the windward side of Oahu, this gorgeous and secluded beach has the majestic Koolau Mountains as a backdrop.

Pass by without stopping

Kailua

Kailua, Hawaii

The town of Kailua offers a relaxed vibe with many local eateries, shopping and beaches to explore. Kalapawai Market is a local favorite for breakfast or lunch. Ask about our favorite Poke spot in Kailua!

1 hour

Lanikai Beach

Kailua, 96734, Hawaii

Lanikai Beach is one of Oahu's most scenic beaches, with views of the Na Mokulua Islets. It's fine textured white sands and crystal clear waters are some of the most relaxing on the entire island.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Byodo-In Temple

47-200 Kahekili Hwy, , Kaneohe, 96744-4562, Hawaii

The Byodo-In Temple, located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty and history as a non-practicing Buddhist temple. Built in 1963, the Byodo-In Temple is a Hawaii state landmark and one of the states’s best kept secrets.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

He'eia State Park

46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, 96744-4044, Hawaii

Heʻeia State Park is a state park located near Kaneohe on the windward shore of Oahu. The park is located on Kaneohe Bay, between Heʻeia Fishpond and Heʻeia Kea small boat harbor.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nu’uanu Pali

Hawaii

The Pali Lookout is a historically significant site of an ancient Hawaiian battle. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Windward coast of Oahu including the sheer cliffs of the Ko'olau Mountain range as well as Kaneohe and Kailua Bays.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included