Leeward Coast, Oahu

At the foot of the 1,200 metre Waianae mountain range and less than 48 kilometres from Waikiki lies the Leeward Coast. Dryer than the lush Windward Coast, this local area is home to rural towns, off-the-beaten-track beaches and one luxurious resort area.

Most visitors to the Leeward Coast will be coming to visit the beautiful Ko Olina resort area. Home to the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, this 17-hectare marina offers stretches of beautiful shoreline, ample opportunities for water sports and championship golf. Other attractions in the area include the Paradise Cove Luau and the Wet n’ Wild Hawaii water park. Local beaches include Makaha Beach, one of the first spots where surfers began big wave surfing, and Yokohama Bay. At the end of the road you can take a hike to Oahu’s westernmost point at sacred Kaena Point.

Leeward Coast, Oahu Highlights:

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  Kaena Point, Oahu

  Kaena Point is a sacred site at the westernmost tip of Oahu accessible only by hiking.
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