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Stop At: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825-2005
Our first stop in this circle island journey will be Hanauma Bay Lookout (closed on Tuesdays), an incredible marine sanctuary nestled inside a crater of an extinct volcano! It's also where the majority of one of Elvis Presley's most famous movies "Blue Hawaii" was filmed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Halona Blowhole, Kalanianole Highway, Oahu, HI 96825
We will then head over to Halona blowhole, a lava tube that blasts out ocean waves that come crashing on shore
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eternity Beach, Kalaniana'ole Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Halona Cove also known as Eternity Beach where the infamous kissing scene was filmed from the classic 1953 Hollywood movie "From Here to Eternity" starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sandy Beach Park, 8801 Kalanianaole Hwy, Oahu, HI 96825
Next up we'll check out Sandy Beach, popular for local body surfers this beautiful beach is full of lava rocks and formations, nestled at the bottom of Koko head crater.
Stop At: Makapu'u Point, Kalaniana'ole Hwy turnout above Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, HI 96795
This place will blow your mind! as it sits on top of Makapu'u mountain you will get a birds eye view of Makapu'u Beach, Rabbit island and Black island, and Waimanalo Bay off in the horizon, also a great place for watching hand gliders in action as they swoop down below, hands down one of the best scenic sights in all of Oahu.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Makapu'u Beach, 41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1808
Afterwards we will head down to Makapu'u Beach, capture daring body surfers in action as they battle with ferocious waves, a spectacular sight for photos with Makapu'u mountain as the backdrop and Makapu'u Lighthouse perched above it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Waimanalo Beach, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, Oahu, HI 96795-1299
Next stop we will visit Waimanalo bay (except for weekends), this beautiful bay has the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oahu, 5.5 miles of stunning white sand beaches and emerald color ocean water with the majestic Ko'olau mountain range as the backdrop surrounded by an iron wood tree forest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nu’uanu Pali, Oahu, HI
We will then head over to Pali Lookout at the edge of Nu'uanu Valley, one of the most breathtaking scenic places on Oahu, it's also where the epic battle of Nu'uanu took place, the final battle where King Kamehameha the Great and his forces gained the control of Oahu.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562
This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour, 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165
Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96744-5133
Afterwards we will stop by Jurassic Park Lookout where you can gaze at the actual film locations of scenes from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, King Kong and so much more.
And then we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chinaman's Hat, Oahu, HI 96744
Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Kahana Bay Beach Park, Oahu, HI
After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.
Pass By: Laie Hawaii Temple, 55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2202
We will then check out the Laie Hawaii Temple, the largest mormon temple in the Pacific right in the heart of Laie town home to one of the largest mormon communities in Hawaii, this scenic temple opens up to a grand entrance with royal palm trees and yellow hibiscus flowers that lead up to it.
Stop At: Kahuku, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii
We will then cruise over to the small town of Kahuku for lunch, famous for it's North Shore shrimp and home to the food trucks serving a variety of delicious North Shore cuisine including the famous Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302
Afterwards we will head over to Kahuku Land Farms, a local fruit stand where you can savor delicious locally grown exotic fruits and real ice cold coconut water straight from the coconut it self.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728
Check out the famous Banzai Pipeline and the iconic Sunset Beach, home of the big surf and where most pro surf competitions are held.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI
Watch daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sharks Cove, 59-711 Kamehameha Hwy between Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712-9404
We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.
Stop At: Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument, Pupukea Road, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712
Explore the largest Heiau on the island, this ancient Hawaiian sacred site covers roughly 2 acres on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Valley and Waimea Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411
Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent oppurtunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waimea Waterfall, Oahu, HI
At the end of the valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412
Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style.
Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915
Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Laniakea Beach, 574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
For our final location before heading back to Waikiki we will head over to Laniakea Beach also known as "Turtle Beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach for our sunset photo shoot, you can admire these wonderful creatures basking in their natural habitat as the sun slowly sets in the distance a truly magical way to end this phenomenal photo tour.
Duration: 20 minutes
