![]() ![]() 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 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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