If you’re looking to discover more hiding beaches, consider taking a guided tour. There is also a campground with tent sites and small cabins. It is a nice quiet beach that is great for boogie boarding and beginner surfing. You’ll find wooded picnic areas, restroom facilities, and one of our favorite beaches, Malaekahana Beach (also known as Castles Beach). However, there is a walking trail around the circumference of the island that leads to three beaches that are open to the public.Įntrance and parking at the Malaekahana State Recreation Area are free. Much of this area is a designated sanctuary and is closed to the public. The interior of the island is carpeted with native plants and lithified dunes. Instead of goats, you will find an abundance of seabirds and protected nesting grounds.
It actually got its name because if you look at an aerial photo it is shaped like a goat. If you plan to stay and play on the island just be aware of the tide and make sure that you make it back before it rises.Ĭontradictory to what the name says, the island is not overrun with wild goats. The walk takes about 10 minutes each way. You’ll only want to attempt walking when the water is calm as it can be a bit challenging in choppy water. Just be sure to wear durable water shoes as the coral is rough and pokey. There is also a shallow limestone reef submerged about 3 feet deep that connects to the island, so when the tide is out you can actually walk to the island. We didn’t feel like we were adequately prepared to snorkel here, especially with kids, so we opted to just boogie board. This is a great article about diving at Electric Beach that is helpful to let you know what to expect. The water released at the pipe creates a strong current that can push you out into the ocean, so you’ll need to steer clear of that.
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You will be required to free swim about 300 feet out to the end of the pipe, so a life jacket would be helpful. There are some important things to note before attempting to snorkel here. If you Google images of snorkeling at Electric Beach, you will be amazed at this underwater wonderland! There is even a Buddha statue and a shark cave further to the right. You’ll find other submerged machinery to the right of the pipes that are covered by coral and have created an artificial reef. The warm water attracts a wide variety of marine life such as sea turtles, eagle rays, parrotfish, butterflyfish, dolphins, eels, octopus, and even white tip sharks. It is spread across three pristine miles, making it the longest stretch of sandy beach on the windward side of Oahu.Īn underground pipe leads from the power plant about 300 feet into the ocean where clean warm water is released. The official name for this beach is Waimanalo Bay Park. The park is open daily from 9 am-4 pm and entrance to the park is free 4. Other tours, programs, and activities are also available, check the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden site for more details. You must make a reservation, but I can’t think of a more spectacular view to wake up to! Limited camping is also available on the weekends. Just bring your own bait, white bread works great! It is about a 15-minute walk to the fishing spot from the visitor center. The visitor center has bamboo fishing poles that visitors can borrow at no charge on a first come first serve basis from 9:30 am-1 pm.
If you’re looking for a longer hike, check out the 5.8-mile Likeke Loop Trail that leads to the Likeke Falls.Ĭatch and release fishing is also available at the lake. You’ll find the ripe scent of blooming plumeria trees and hauntingly beautiful vistas of the Koolau Mountain Range. There is also an easy 1.5-mile trail that leads around the lake. The dirt portion can get quite muddy during the rainy season. The trail consists of a paved path, gravel, and dirt. The path winds through the thick jungle and contours along the shore of the lake. The 2.2-mile Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden Trail offers a great taste of the gardens.
There are several hiking trails within the park.
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