East Oahu Shoreline Self-Guided Audio Tour

One of the first stops along the Shaka Guide South Shore Tour!

One of the popular stops on the tour... We visit the Diamond Head Lookout and Diamond Head Crater!

Visit the Koko Head scenic lookout and see one of the inactive volcanoe's of Oahu.

Take a swim at one of the most well-known snorkeling locations on the entire island - Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve!

The Hālona Blowhole is one of Hawai'i's natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions.

A nice little beach hidden right beside the unique Halona Blowhole!

Sandy Beach Park is notoriously known for it's powerful shore breaks and fine sand that gets into everything!

Choose to visit the Makapu'u Viewpoint - featuring an incredible coastal view of East Oahu - or hike up to the popular Makapu'u Lighthouse trail. If you visit during winter months - you might be lucky enough to see humpback whales out in the distance!

Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu is a great place for a long beach stroll or a picnic. The 3-mile beach is backed by ironwood trees that provide plenty of shade.

Kailua Beach Park is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! It's seriously the full package... Soft white sand, towering ironwood trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters! What else could you ask for?!

Much like Kailua Beach - Lanikai Beach is famously known for it's turquoise blue waters, soft white sand, and picturesque islands out in the distance. No better way to spend the day!

Ulupō Heiau on the eastern edge of Kawai Nui Marsh in Kailua, Hawaiʻi, is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.

Just north of Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Windward Side of Oahu.

Visit this 400-acre botanical gardens that features plant species from all over the world.

Judd Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Urban Honolulu, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.

On your way home, stop at the Pali Lookout. You’ll see the spot where King Kamehameha fought to seize the island of O'ahu to form one united Hawai'i. If you’re looking to hike one more time before your drive home for the day, head to the Judd Trail. This one-mile path runs parallel to the Old Pali Road, a small stretch of the original roadway that connected Honolulu to O'ahu’s east side. You’ll walk through lush jungle passing streams and a small waterfall along the way. Once you reach the end of the trail you’ll come across a swimming hole — feel free to jump in! This hike is family-friendly, but you’ll have to cross a stream to get to the waterfall, and it can get muddy and slippery if it’s been raining.

Once you get back to the city, head to Waikiki Beach to watch the sunset. It’s the perfect way to end the day! When you’re in Hawai'i, we ask that you act respectfully toward the locals, land, and wildlife. Please pick up your trash; never touch any marine life, plants, or other animals; and avoid spots that are unsafe. Hawaii’s natural resources are precious. It’s up to all of us to help preserve these resources. If you want to do everything on the tour — hike every trail visit every beach explore Ho’omaluhia snorkel at Hanauma Bay, and stop at every point — you should expect to spend about 10-12 hours. You’ll also want to depart Waikiki around 6 a.m. to cover everything before Ho’omaluhia closes at 4:00 p.m. It will be a long day, but you’ll get an in-depth look at Oahu’s Eastern Shore!