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Five Hawaii State Parks on Oahu
There are five Hawaii state parks on the Island of Oahu.
Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park
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Hanauma Bay is located about 10 miles east of Waikiki and
it is one of the most popular spots in Hawaii
for snorkeling. The view of the bay from the parking lot is
beautiful. Visitors can either take a tram to the beach
or walk down the cliff on a walkway.
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Heeia State Park
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This 18 acre park is located on the southeast coast of Oahu,
near the town of Kaneohe and Kaneohe Bay. The Heeia Fishpond is located
on the grounds, and park facilities include
picnic tables, restrooms, and a party hall that
can be rented on weekends.
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Ahupuaa 'O Kahana State Park
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A 5000 acre park is located in a scenic
valley on the windward side of Oahu. Facilities
includes a beach park, hiking trails through
the valley, picnic tables in a coconut grove,
and a small campground.
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Kaena Point State Park
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A 780 acre park with a large sandy beach, located
in a remote spot on the far western tip
of Oahu. Park has tide pools, natural stone arches, a
hiking trail, and views of the Makua coastline.
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Sacred Falls State Park
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Sacred Falls State Park is a 1370 acre park
named for the 80 foot waterfall that lies
at the end of a narrow canyon within the park.
The hike to the waterfalls is
two miles one way, and it can be
dangerous. Hikers have died when flash floods swept them
down the canyon.
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See also:
Other State Recreational Facilities on Oahu
Hawaii State Parks on Other Islands
More Oahu Attractions
Oahu Activities
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Related Links
Oahu Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
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