The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Kailua
Kailua’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Kailua. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Kailua. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Koko Head Stairs
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Koko Head Stairs includes over 1,000 steps before you finally reach the top of Koko Crater. While climbing the stairs of the abandoned railway, you will gain about 880 feet …
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Tantalus Lookout
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Tantalus Lookout offers one of the nicest views on the whole island. While relaxing on a comfortable lawn, you can watch the sunset over Honolulu and Diamond Head. A spectacular view, that you won't forget that quickly.
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View from Pu'ukeahiakahoe (Stairway to Heaven)
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Be aware that trekking the Haiku Stairs (Stairway to Heaven) is prohibited, whether you're starting in the valley (potential fine of $600+ and controls are tight) or walking down from the top.
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Lake Waimaluhia
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Free entry and a fantastic setting. A must see on Oahu. Unfortunately, stopping in the entrance area for a photo is forbidden, there were too many who stopped for Instagram.
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Makapu'u Head
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This is the highest point along the Makapu'u Point Trail — a superb vantage point for taking in views of Koko Head, Koko Crater, and offshore islets that serve as …
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Pakuʻi (Second Peak of Olomana)
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Pakuʻi is the name of the second peak of Olomana. To get here from the first peak, only takes a very short hike but the views will certainly get better. …
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Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
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The Pali (meaning "cliff") Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuʻuanu, where in 1795 King Kamehameha I won the struggle that finally united Oʻahu under his rule. This …
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Luaʻalaea Falls
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Reaching Luaʻalaea Falls might be a little harder than nearby Mānoa Falls, but thanks to its lesser popularity, there's a good chance that you will have the entire waterfall to …
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Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary
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Since this is a lagoon, the water is very calm and perfect for swimming, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding. You'll often see families with young children here, as the park is …
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ʻAihualama Falls
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The waterfall itself is beautiful with the thick jungle and mossy backdrop.
The mosquitoes throughout Lyon Arboretum and the ʻAihualama Falls Trail are pretty bad!
The mosquitoes throughout Lyon Arboretum and the ʻAihualama Falls Trail are pretty bad!
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View of Honolulu and Diamond Head from Round Top Drive
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There is a stunning view from this road located in the Round Top Forest Reserve. You have the ocean backdrop with Diamond Head State Monument contrasting the high rises.
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