Known for its wetness and lush greenery, the Windward side of Oahu is known to be one of the most beautiful places on the island. Stretching from Makapu’u Point to Kahalu’u, the Windward Coast is a stretch of beaches that are both beautiful and rich in culture and history.
- Population: 84,280
- Median Home Price: $696,000
The Windward side of the island offers some amazing things to see and do. There are also some great places to eat that are nestled away in the foothills of the majestic Ko’oalu Mountain Range.If you would like to add a link to an activity or place to eat, then go ahead and Contact Us. We will be happy to include the link. and do a story about it for the site.
Things to See and Do on the Windward side of Oahu
- Bellow’s Beach Park
- Byodo-In Temple
- Chinaman’s Hat
- Halona Blowhole
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens
- Island Glass Works
- Kahana Bay Beach Park
- Kailua Beach Park
- Kawai Nui Marsh
- Kualoa Park
- Kualoa Ranch See what Beyond Honolulu says.
- Lanikai Beach
- Makapu’u Beach Park
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Hike
- Maunawili Falls
- Mokulua Kayak Guides
- Nuuanu Pali Lookout
- Olomana Three Peaks Trail
- Sandy’s Beach
- Sea Life Park
- Stairway to Heaven Hike
- Ulupo Heiau
- Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
- Windward Mall
Best Places to Eat on the Windward Side of Oahu
- Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop
- Assaggio Italian Restaurant
- Boots and Kimos Homestyle Kitchen
- Buzz’s Original Steakhouse
- Casablanca Restaurant
- Champa Thai of Kailua
- Cinnamon’s Restaurant
- Crepes Na Ka’Oi
- El Mariachi
- Formaggio Grill
- Haleiwa Joe’s at Haiku Gardens
- Kaneohe Bakery
- Kim Chee Restaurant
- KJ’s Local Style Grindz
- Koa Pancake House: What does Beyond Honolulu say?
- Maui Tacos
- Mexico Lindo
- Morning Brew
- Pah Ke’s Chinese Restaurant
- Pepper’s Place
- Round Table Pizza
- Sumo Ramen and Curry
- The Shack of Kailua
- Times Coffee Shop
- Tokoname Restaurant
- Uahi Island Grill
- Zia’s Caffe
Check out our other ‘At a Glance” pages:
- Oahu At a Glance
- Central Oahu At a Glance
- Honolulu At a Glance
- Leeward Oahu At a Glance
- North Shore At a Glance
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