This is the first in a series of my favorite Oahu places.
Oahu is an island of contrasts, you can enjoy the solitude of nature and beaches or you can go full throttle with activity and night life in Honolulu and Waikiki. There are so many experiences to be had in Hawaii and I feel fortunate to have spent three years living those experiences!
Hawaiian Ginger Flower
My first Oahu favorite is a very easy walking trail to Manoa Falls tucked away in Honolulu. This is a spectacularly quiet walk with incredibly lush, green vegetation and Eucalyptus trees. The small waterfall is an added treat. This is a short easy journey to make with a friend or alone. Definitely take insect repellent and a snack so you can stay a while and enjoy the peaceful setting of this walking path.
Plumeria Flowers in Hawaii
Another favorite on my list is a walk on the now defunct Old Pali Highway, when I made this walk, and every time I visited Nuuanu Pali Outlook it was windy and wild there, so come prepared with a sweater or jacket. The walk begins at the Nuuanu Pali Overlook. This is a gorgeous spot to begin and has a stunning views of the Koolau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay. The starting spot for this walk is a spot that is often full of tourists viewing the Pali Outlook. Not too many tourists make the walk down the old pali, so expect it to be an enjoyable but breezy walk. The way is paved, curvy, and really quite fun. It gives you a whole different perspective on what it must have been like to use this long ago road. The road is of course narrow, winding and falling apart. But the feeling of being surrounded by nature is just delightful.