Kaena Point

With our time in paradise coming to end (sometime this year), and a few things left to do on my bucket list, the hubby and I are stepping up our game and are spending every last moment enjoying what Hawaii has to offer.

The first item on our agenda this long weekend was to tackle Koko head but I was feeling super crummy and opted to sleep away most of Saturday and Sunday. Refreshed and renergized but not feeling 100 percent ready to conquer Koko Head we decided to do Kaena Point instead.

Accessible from both Wainane and Wailua, this hike (2.7 miles one-way) takes you along volcanic coast with tide pools, small natural stone arches and fine views of Makua coastline.

The trail to Ka‘ena Point follows an old railroad bed and former dirt road that ran along the westernmost point of O‘ahu. The trail leads to Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve, a remote and scenic protected area harboring some of the last vestiges of coastal sand dune habitat on the island, and home to native plants and seabirds. Whales frequent this shoreline during the winter months. We saw several spouts during our trek!

We also saw two monk seals taking a snooze.

The weather is usually sunny and hot *read there is zero shade*, and it can be windy - a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water are recommended. Allow 1 to 3 hours depending on your pace. We did it in a lil over two hours, but I was busy taking in the views and snapping pics of the mountains and shore line.