Waikiki Hiking & Adventures

Diamond Head – it’s touristy, we know, but totally worth it. The views are awesome and Instagram worthy. We just suggest going early or later in the day, because it gets HOT.

Koko Head – a challenging, gigantic set of stairs with killer views of the east side. Again, we recommend going at sunset or sunrise, because it’s impossibly hot and crowded the rest of the day. (We do it at night for every full moon – there’s a meetup if you’re interested!)

Makapuu Lighthouse / Tide pools – an easy, cooler paved hike to the lighthouse and breathtaking views. If you want to hike down to the tidepools, veer to the right at the circular cement posts. There’s a hidden path to take you down there. Also, you can hike up from the lighthouse to the pillboxes on your left – just pick your way through the rocks to find the path.

Lanikai Pillboxes – this is an awesome, colorful, must-do hike in Kailua. It’s not too difficult, but can get a little hot on the way up.

Manoa Falls – an easy & shorter waterfall hike in Honolulu, in Manoa’s cooler, rainy jungle.