I love absolutely everything about the westernmost tip of Oahu. My favorite way to access Ka’ena Point is from the west side of the island because I get to drive through some very non-tourist, aloha-filled towns and enjoy views of sparkling white sand beaches with azure waters beneath dramatic mountainscapes. After the drive, I get to hike a great little cliffside trail to the point and then hang out with monk seals. Want to join in the fun?
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