Haleiwa Beach Park - Pass Haleiwa Town and find this ideal spot with a sandy beach, playing field, basketball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Jet ski and windsurfing lessons are available nearby. This 18.5-acre coastal site offers picnicking and view of Kaneohe Bay and Heeia Fishpond. A long family hike of 2.7 miles offers tide pools within volcanic coastal areas, small natural stone arches, and views of the coastline and Kaneana, the large sea cave that is the legendary home of Nanue, the shark man. Kailua Beach Park - Steady breezes and sandy shorelines make this spot, located five miles past Waimanalo, the island's windsurfing capital.
Lessons are available from one of the schools.
Kapiolani Park - Given to the Hawaiian people in 1877 by King David Kalakaua, the park is named for his queen. The Royal Hawaiian Band does frequent free Sunday concerts at the park's bandstand. Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area - Dedicated to the healing arts, this heiau is located at the end of Aiea Heights Drive in Aiea and features a garden of medicinal plants used by ancient Hawaiian medical practitioners. The heiau became part of the park in 1951. Makaha Beach Park - Usually calm during the summer, this beach is best known for its perfect winter surf.