Sweet home Hawaii Kai! Yes, we spend a lot of time on the east end of Oahu.  Truth is, when we’re not at the office (our office being Hanauma Bay) we’re probably never more than a few miles away. We encourage visitors to make a day of Hawaii Kai — below are five reasons why.

Are you even surprised? Hanauma Bay holds a special place in our hearts. Explore Hawaii’s underwater wonders — you won’t believe your eyes!

The Koko Crater Trail, known as “Koko Head” to locals, is your stair-master with a view. With over 1000 steps to the top, this hike with test your endurance and strength then proceed to reward you with a complete view of Hawaii Kai.

Halona Blowhole is one of Oahu’s many natural wonders. When currents are strong and the ocean is rough, big waves will send water through the blowhole creating geysers as high as 30 feet. If watching the blowhole isn’t something that interests you, take a spot on the sand at the cove adjacent. Halona is keiki (child) friendly and worth the visit.

This hike is among the most memorable on Oahu, and for good reason! Be prepared to over look Makapu’u Beach, the windward coast, and neighboring islands Moloka’i and Lana’i.  If you take the trail at the right time of year, you may even be able to see some whales passing by too!

We could not leave out our favorite snack store in Hawaii Kai! Kokonuts is a great place to stop for a quick, refreshing treat after hours in the Hawaiian sun. Here you can find shave ice, ice cream, bubble drinks, candy, açaí bowls, snacks, beverages and more! Open daily at 10:30a, you can count on Kokonuts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Hawaii Kai is not short on fun, that’s for sure. In fact, we could probably name ten more things to do while in the area, but we’ll spare you the read. We do suggest, however, getting out there and exploring the town for yourself. Let us know what you find, leave your HK discoveries in the comments below. And remember, if Hanauma Bay is on your list, give us a call to help make that happen.