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The End of the Road, Oahu, Hawaii
Posted on May 14, 2012
Have you ever wondered where you would end up if you traveled from Waikiki Beach, through Honolulu, along Oahu’s western shore, and just kept going? We did! Here’s the answer: The End of the Road is where you’ll end up, even if you have rented a four-wheel drive Jeep! Although you may see an errant […]
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Iconic Chinaman’s Hat, Windward Oahu
Posted on April 30, 2012
A geographic icon, Mokoli’i Island (aka Chinaman’s Hat) is a must-see when you travel along the beautiful Windward Coast of Oahu. Seen in movies (50 First Dates) and on postcards, this island is named for its shape, which resembles the straw hats Chinese immigrants once wore. On a beautiful summer day, my sister and I rented a car […]
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Mystery Beach (La’ie Beach), Oahu, Hawai’i
Posted on January 27, 2012
On a trip to Oahu to visit my sister, she and I traveled by bus to the Polynesian Cultural Center (Hawaii’s #1 paid attraction). The bus route took the highway that looped up the east side of the island, so we caught glimpses of Oahu’s beautiful windward coastline as we went. After enjoying a day of […]
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Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon (aka: The Hilton Lagoon), Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Posted on November 7, 2011
The Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon, aka: The Hilton Lagoon, is named for the “Father of Modern Surfing.” Located at the far west end of Waikiki Beach (on the Hilton Hawaiian Village property), the public is welcome to enjoy this great big sandy “pool” in its beautifully landscaped, park-like setting. Frolicking children and families can spend […]
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Beachcombing & Sea Turtles at Hale’iwa Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
Posted on October 20, 2011
Hale’iwa, about a one hour drive from Honolulu, is the biggest little town on the North Shore of Oahu. The minute you drive into Hale’iwa, you know you’ve entered serious surfing territory. Everything, from mail boxes to address signs, is themed with brightly colored surf boards. The community of Hale’iwa is known as the “Gateway […]
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Beachcombing on Waikiki Beach (Oahu, Hawaii)
Posted on October 13, 2011
What will you find on Waikiki Beach? Surfers, sunsets and sea glass! World famous Waikiki Beach, once the favored playground of Hawaiian royalty, is one of my all-time favorite beaches for its scenery and sea glass collecting. Waikiki Beach‘s beautiful, clean white sands stretch for nearly two miles from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to the […]
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Banzai Pipeline, Oahu’s North Shore
Posted on September 1, 2011
The most famous and dangerous surf site in all of Hawaii is the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. The world-renowned Banzai Pipeline is just west of ‘Ehukai Beach Park in Pupukea. We never did happen upon any sign announcing the Banzai Pipeline or ‘Ehukai Beach Park. What we did come across were […]
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Green Sea Turtles: North Shore of Oahu & Hatchlings Head to Sea, Bahamas
Posted on August 16, 2011
Three Places to Spot Green Sea Turtles on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii It’s really exciting to spot a green sea turtle! I’ve been to Hawaii many times and each time it’s been an absolute pleasure to see these beautiful, playful creatures. It’s not always easy to get a good photo of a swimming […]
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The Islands of the Mo’o (Hawaiian Lizard)
Posted on March 1, 2013
Today’s Featured Guest Writer is Walter Wong: Aloha from the Islands of Hawaii. As a son of a Fisherman, I grew up swimming along with my father as he would spear fish for family meals. It was a very special place I felt as “La’ie Bay”, located on the Northeastern tip of the island of […]
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A Word A Week Photo Challenge – Smile
Posted on January 29, 2013
On this bright and sunny day Elisa and I were relaxing at Fort DeRussy Beach Park which is located on a lovely, relatively uncrowded stretch of Waikiki Beach (Oahu, Hawaii). Fort DeRussy Beach Park is a public, grassy area with plenty of shaded picnic tables. It was a great spot to set a spell and […]
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