People who have lived in Hawaii for their whole lives have never heard of this secret hike along the Hanauma Bay Ridge.  I had personally been to Hanauma Bay six times and had never heard anyone talk about it nor saw anyone up there.  I stumbled upon this hike when a coworker of mine mentioned he saw people walking along the ridge above Hanauma Bay the last time he went snorkeling there, and after... 

Overview: Perfectly calm waters for swimming Very uncrowded compared to nearby Waikiki Beach Perfect for jogging, 2.3 mile ocean-front loop Directions #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption... 

Overview: Gorgeous, uncrowded beach Sheltered by a large sea wall, these calm waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling Getting there Ko ‘Olina Lagoons are a true island paradise whose oceanfront location was once the private playground for Hawaiian Royalty. Though much time has passed, this great getaway still holds the allure of a place to relax and play in the protected lagoons. Only a... 

Overview: Free fireworks show every Friday night at 7:30p Can be seen from almost anywhere in Waikiki, but best viewed from the beach in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Getting there Most visitors to Waikiki will not find themselves luck enough to stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village riding on the Segway offered free (lesson included) to all of their guests but there is a FREE Friday night event... 

Overview: Free live music Free movie on a huge 30 foot screen right on Waikiki beach! Getting there Movie show times If your looking for something free to fill your Friday night in Waikiki you won’t have to look far. Wanting to increase community activities and the local Waikiki Economy, Mayor  Jeremy Harris started the “Sunset on the Beach” movie event in 2001 and it is still going... 

Overview: Great local beach to watch body surfers on some huge waves Getting there Accessible by bus or car You can’t beat Sandy’s Beach for seeing big waves up close and personal. Sandy’s has what is known as a shore break, which means that big powerful waves pound the shoreline in shallow water, just feet from where you are standing. This is great if you want to snap a few...