Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

"Tantalus is the sort of place teenagers hang out on weekends to hide from their parents and escape the real world. But don’t let the reputation fool you. The parking area up here has an insane view of the city of Honolulu and the shoreline, which makes for a fantastic background for a photo op."

"Our final suggestion for day two on Oahu is to take a jungle drive up Tantalus Drive and stop at Puu Ualakaa State Park for amazing views of Honolulu. USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor"

"This 1.7-acre park is located on a peninsula just south of town and offers spectacular views of an iconic landmark- an offshore islet complete with a beautiful arch in the middle, as well as the Mokualai Islet Seabird Sanctuary. Take some time to marvel at the waves crashing against the rugged cliffs as you ponder the legend of “Laniloa the Mo’o” (giant lizard) and his role in the formation of the small islands in the area. (We’ll leave you with that teaser so you can read about the legend once you get there- it’s located on a granite plaque mounted on a 6-ton lava rock.) Simply put, the views here are phenomenal and not to be missed."

"Next head to Waimea Valley to see Waimea Falls and swim in the pool at the bottom. This is a beautiful and sacred place and could definitely warrant a few hours of your time – we spent about an hour and a half there."

"Tour Waimea Valley where you can learn about Hawaiian culture, admire a beautiful variety of trees, shrubs and plants and enjoy a swim at a waterfall. (See this link for TripAdvisor reviews of Waimea Valley.)"

"Waimea may get lots of press for the giant winter waves in the bay, but the valley itself is a newsmaker and an ecological treasure in…"

"The dramatic ridged cliffs of the Koʻolau Range are arrayed in front of you like an Imax screen at Oʻahu’s largest botanical garden. It encompasses 400 acres of trees and flowers from around the world. Plants are arranged in six regionally themed areas accessible by car. Pick up a map at the small visitor center, located at the far end of Luluku Rd, over 1 mile mauka (inland) from the Kamehameha Hwy."

"Not only can you enjoy the fine sand between your toes and the incredibly blue water at Sandy Beach Park, you can also grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks parked in the car park. If you love Mexican, Leilani’s Island Tacosshould be your next stop. 2 HUGE tacos full of flavour for only $10!"

"Located right below the Makapu’u Lighthouse, these tide pools are the perfect place to cool off after a tedious hike. It’s the ideal place to float around without having to worry about the strong current of waves surprising you. Locally known as “Maks”, you’ll find so many photo opportunities in this area, from the beach to the lighthouse, to of course, the transparent tide pools."

"Park Description and Highlights: Sand Island is a happening community park that shows off Honolulu’s metro/beach combination. A walking path helps you explore its large amount of green space, long sandy beach, and ocean and city views. A partially protected lagoon encourages swimming, and ball fields ensure the park’s place in every day local life."

"A barely visited half-mile ribbon of sand hides in plain sight from much of Honolulu. Industrial Sand Island, sitting between the airport and the port, is home to this large urban park. The beach faces the open pacific and has fine-grained sand."

"Pro tip #1: if you’ll be spending 5 days in Oahu, I recommend starting the fifth day with a visit to the Pearl Harbor Museums, followed by either a walking tour of downtown Honolulu (Chinatown, Aloha Tower, Kawaiahao Church, Aliiolani Hale, Iolani Palace, St. Andrew Cathedral and Punchbowl) or a road trip up the more remote west coast of Oahu (Makaha Beach Park and Kaneana [Makua] Cave). Early risers can start with a guided visit to the Honolulu Fish Auction."

"A unique dessert item we tried was snow ice, a mix between shave ice and ice cream that is popular in Taiwan. We drove to Frost City to try it. The area was not great, at least after dark when we were there, but the customer service was wonderfully friendly."

"Tied as my favorite desert on Oahu (with waiola shave ice) Prosody is always a treat. I love taking my family members here and I would 100% recommend it."

"Spread over a large expanse of 11.4 acres, Laie Hawaii Temple overlooks the lovely Pacific Ocean. It is the 5th church of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, preceded by the Salt Lake Temple, while the Cardston Alberta Temple follows it. Known to have been the first temple of LDS to be built outside of USA, it is of great religious...Read more"