Kaʻena Point
The wild headland at the westernmost tip of Oahu. Hike along the coastal dirt road to the nature reserve to see albatross nesting and Hawaiian monk seals.
Kaʻena Point, the westernmost tip of Oahu, has no road connection. It can only be reached on foot, either from Mokuleia on the north side or from Waianae on the west side. You walk along the old railway bed by the coast, about 4 km one way, taking 3–4 hours round trip. The path is flat but has no shade. At the end of the point is a nature reserve protected by a predator-proof fence. From November to July, black-backed albatrosses can be seen nesting and raising chicks in the dunes, and endangered Hawaiian monk seals occasionally rest on the rocks. In winter, whales can also be seen offshore. Please stay on designated trails, keep your distance from animals, bring plenty of water, and do not leave valuables in your parked car.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Haleʻiwa Town
- Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
- North Shore, Oahu
- Waimea Valley
- Dole Plantation
- Ko Olina Lagoons
- Waikele Premium Outlets
- Polynesian Cultural Center