O'ahu, Hawai'i, USA (2025)

Orange coloured clouds indicating that the sunrise is near. We loved being able to watch this sunrise together with other people that came together on Waikiki Beach in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA.

We loved experiencing the sunset on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA. On this photo the sunrise is imminent.

Due to jetlag we were up very early which allowed us to experience the sunrise on Waikiki Beach. We had the perfect view over Diamond Head in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA.

We loved to be able to watch the sunset from the rooftop of the hotel we were staying at in Honolulu near Waikiki Beach on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. Somehow the coloured clouds were different here.

Arrived at the Nānākuli beach park near the town of Nānākuli on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. Not many people here except for a few dog lovers.

A lonely Acacia tree defying the strong winds of the ocean. We found this one while at the Nānākuli beach park on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA.

Admiring the awesome blue ocean waves in the Ka'ena Point State Park on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. It is located on the North-Western part of the island and people mainly come here for fishing and hiking.

We really loved this view over the Makua Valley on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. It is located on the North-Western side of the island.

Heading for the Turtle Bay Pillbox which we reached via the Kawela Bay Beach Park near Kahuku on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA.

During World War II, the U.S. military built concrete bunkers all over the island of O'ahu as defensive lookout posts guarding Hawai'i, and most of them have amazing views of the coastline. These ‘pillboxes’ have been abandoned ever since the war, but they’ve turned into beloved hiking destinations because of the great scenery and history behind them.

Turtle Bay is one of the last undeveloped areas and is recognized for its rock formations, wild coastal beaches, threatened green sea turtles, whale spottings, traditional fishing areas, small local agricultural lots and Hawaiian ancestral burial grounds. We went there via the Kawela Bay Beach Park near Kahuku on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA.

Took some time to visit this lovely beach called Ō’owopāla Beach near the Kawela Bay Beach Park. It can be found in Kahuku on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i in the USA.

Incredibly powerful waves on the North Shore on the island of O'ahu, part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. These waves are not for the fainthearted and swimming is practically impossible. Surfing on the other hand is practised a lot here.

Spectacular North Shore waves on the island of O'ahu part of the state of Hawai'i, USA. The North Shore is famous for its waves and the associated surfing possibilities.

We simply couldn't get enough of the mighty waves falling apart while visiting the North Shore on the island of O'ahu in Hawai'i, USA.

Waves coming in waves at the North Shore on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. These waves are great for the many surfers that make use of them.

Definitely not an ocean we would want to swim in given the swirling mass of waves but they sure looked great. The most magnificent waves can be found at the North Shore on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

We loved the hotel we were staying at in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. Every night when we had dinner on the roof we could also enjoy a rooftop sunset.

It was beautiful to see the sun go down from the comfort of the rooftop of our hotel in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. We loved the fading rays of sunshine.

During our morning walk we stumbled upon an open-air theatre with benches in stead of seats near the Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

Palmtree silhouettes while watching the sunset on Waikiki beach in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. The sunset is always witnessed by many tourists.

Sunsets are mostly beautiful by itself and we can't get enough of them. But it's special when something, in this case a sailboat, is covering the sunset. This sunset was witnessed near Waikiki beach in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

The Koko crater at Koko Head near the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. Koko Crater is a large tuff cone that visually dominates the area. Within the crater are horse stables and the Koko Crater Botanical Garden specializing in cacti and succulents.

We enjoyed the lovely view on Hanauma Bay while hiking the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail near the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

It was quite the climb hiking up the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail but the view over Hanauma Bay was absolutely worth it. Hanauma Bay is quite close to the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

From the Makapu'u Lookout we had a great view on Makapu'u Beach near the town of Waimānalo on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. The turquoise colours of the water are amazing.

It was quite the challenge to get as close to the Kuli'ou'ou mountain range as possible. In order to do so we criss-crossed through the streets of the town Waimānalo on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

Close-up of the Olomana Third Peak (Ahiki) near the town of Waimānalo on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

Even though we were not up to it, it is possible to do the Olomana Trail, also known as the ‘Three Peaks Hike’. It is one of the more challenging hikes on the island and quite technical with lots of bouldering, rope sections, and tree roots to navigate so the mind and body get quite the workout.

The Ko'olau Range as seen from the Kāneʻohe Regional Park on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

It is not a mountain range in the proper sense, because it was formed as a single mountain called Koʻolau Volcano. What remains of Koʻolau is the western half of the original volcano that was destroyed in prehistoric times when the entire eastern half—including much of the summit caldera—slid cataclysmically into the Pacific Ocean.

The sharp ridges on the Ko'olau Range are typical for Hawaiian mountains. The mountain range covers a large part of the island and can be admired best from Kāneʻohe Regional Park on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA.

Chinaman's hat or Mokoli'i as seen from from the Kualoa Regional Park near the town of Kāneʻohe on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. We took our time having a light lunch and admiring the view on this beautiful balmy day.

We always visit Chinaman's hat or Mokoli'i near the town of Kāneʻohe when we are on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. It is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay.

Mokoliʻi translates from Hawaiian as "little lizard." The alternative name, Chinaman's Hat, derives from a comparison of its shape to the Asian conical hat.

Spending some time at the lovely Kualoa beach at Ka‘ô‘Io Point on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. Beautiful warm weather with a nice breeze and no-one here.

We spend quite some time near the valley at Ka‘ô‘Io Point on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. It is clear to see that the island gets lots of rain given the incredible amounts of green vegetation everywhere. The backdrop of the typical Hawaiian mountain ranges makes the picture perfect.

Beautiful overview of the sharp ridges of the Ko'olau Range as seen from the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout near the town of Kāneʻohe on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA.

The Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout is one of the best places to admire the typical Hawaiian mountains. It is located near the town of Kāneʻohe on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i, USA. We truly loved these peak details.

Enjoying a wonderful morning walk along the Ala Wai canal in the city of Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, part of Hawai'i in the USA. Wonderful to see the typical Hawaiian mountains rising behind the behind the golf course.