| Attraction | Minutes | Description |
| Makaha Resort Golf Club and
Restaurant (West Course) |
1 min or walk 10 minutes from MVP gate |
 Reserve tee time at the Makaha Resort and Golf Club 1-808-695-9544 or Restaurant 695-9511 (breakfast, lunch, dinner). ProShop, driviing range, golf instructions available, covered and terrace dining restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials; shuttle service from Waikiki Ask about Kama'aina rates for MVP residents.Spectacular course rests between the rugged cliffs of the Wai'anae Range and the beautiful western shore of Oahu. A par-72, 7091-yard course, the Makaha course has a USGA rating of 74. A challenge for amateur and pro alike. |
| Makaha Valley Country Club | 1.5 min |
East Course --- Open to public, 18-hole golf course, driving range, pro shop, dining room / cocktails Reservations: 1-808-695-9578 Dining Room/Office 695-7111 |
| Makaha Beach | 2 |
Famous for its yearly Tandem Surfing competition. For the less athletic, this is a great beach for boogie boarding. |
| Kaneaki Heiau | 7 min walk, (1 min by car) |
This is Oahu's best restored heiau (traditional Polynesian temple or shrine). Located very near Makaha Vallye Plantation, it is in the center of the Makaha Valley and was originally dedicated to Lono, the god of agriculture. It was rededicated by King Kamehameha I as a war temple. Restoration was accomplished by the Bishop Museum, which added two prayer towers, a taboo house, drum house, alter and images of gods. Pili grass from the Big Island and ohia logs were used. To reach this heiau, turn off mauka (inland) Farr Hwy at Makaha Valley Road (at 7-Eleven) follow up past two golf clubs then right into Mauna Olu Estates and drive past the gatehouse (you may need to stop and inform them that you are visiting "Kaneaki Heiau". No admission is charged. nbsp; |
| Kea'au Beach Park | 18 |
Just 500 yds further out Farr Hwy from Makaha Beach, picnic/BBQ areas at the rocky shore, beautiful wide sandy surfing beach just north of park. |
| Ko Olina | 4-5 |
J.W. Marriott Hotel and Spa, fine restaurant, golf,
shops (West on Farr Hwy (HI93) Ko Olina Beach has been carefully designed with five man-made lagoons so its quiet, calm sandy beaches are a beautiful place to spend a morning or afternoon -- since there are few tourists and the Ko Olina Plantation (resort homes) and Marriott Timeshare is still being expanded. While there is a security entrance and the guard may ask you where you are going, all citizens have access to public beaches. Just tell him/her you are going to the beach (these close at sunset). |
Scuba Diving on the Leeward Coast | 2 |
The leeward Coast offers some of the most interesting and beautiful diving in Hawaii and probably the best on Oahu.p>
LOCATION: Numerous dive sites -- most of the best are accessible by dive boat. I can recommend Captain Bruce's Dives. They have the a selection of Lava Tubes, Sea Caves, Drift Dives, and WWII Wrecks and take the time to teach you about Hawaii's unique marine life and volcanic geology.
They are the ONLY company on Oahu that owns and operates our OWN boats on BOTH sides of the island which allows us the greatest variety of sites and ability to dodge dicey weather or surf conditions which are very localized daily. During April through November, they normally operate from the Waianae Boat Harbor
Captain Bruce's Dive Tours
Toll-free 800-535-2487
On O`ahu: (808) 373-3590
Operates every day; morning and sometimes afternoon dives.
Pickup available. Inquire about dive instruction, refresher courses, snorkel trip (ride along rates), and whalewatching or dolphin watching cruises.
Dive boat trips for hire for certified divers; equipment rentals and air tanks.
Website: Captain Bruce's Extreme Comfort Diving
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| Paradise Cove Luau | 4-5 |
Located at Ko Olina (Farr Hwy (HI 93) Paradise Cove is one of the largest and most respected luau shows in Hawai'i. Located at the beautiful Ko Olina Resort on the leeward coast of O'ahu, Paradise Cove features brilliant sunset views from its 12-oceanfront acres. Book early (even before you get to Oahu) Paradise Cove Luau Reservations (On Oahu) (808) 842-5911
Email: [email protected]
Hawaiian Luau Buffet $65 ($45 children, teens $55) or Royal Ali'i $85 and Deluxe Luan $110 packages too.
Directions: From Makaha/Waianae, take the Ko Olina exit onto Aliinui Drive,and go right after the guard shack. Website: Paradise Cove Luau
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| Scuba Diving | 12 |
Makaha Caverns, sunken ship, dive sites. West Beach Dive Center in Nanakuli (Farr Hwy (S/E back toward Kapolei), has perhaps the best Scuba instruction you can get anywhere. The Makaha underwater boasts squid, reef shark, ray, moray eels, and turtles. |
| Kaena Point | 12 |
Hiking trail, 2 hr roundtrip, to Keana Point from the end of Farrington Highway. At halfway point some natural arches like the one below.  |
| Kapolei | 20 |
Kmart, Multiplex Cinema (16 movies tel 674-8032), grocery, shopping, Starbucks, etc |
| Hawaiian Adventures Water Park | 20 |
Oahu biggest and best water park -- new and exciting rides, slides and wave pools. Just at Kapolei where Farr Hwy becomes H1. |
| Waikele Outlet Stores | 30 |
Outlet
stores Levis, Nine West. Department stores KMart, Eagle
Hardware, Computer City Exit off H1 at Waikele (turn left (mauka) and go 1/2 mile. Bus #433 from Waipahu Transist Center (via Bus #40 at MVP or anywhere along Farr Hwy) |
| Waikiki | 60 |
Shopping, dining, surfing. |
| Aloha Tower | 60 |
Market Place. Historical attractions. Dining. |
| Sunset beach | 60 |
North shore's big wave surfing competitions are held here. |
| Dole Plantation | 45 |
Pineapple plantation. Souvenirs. Largest natural garden maize. |
| Kailua Beach | 75 |
Windsurfing, ocean kayaking, great family beach. Rated among the top ten beaches in the United States.  |
| Hanauma Bay | 75 (Use alternate route during heavy traffic) |
The best "family" place to snorkel on the island, great for kids and beginners. Closed to public on Tuesdays. Rental equipment available for snorkelling. Parking lot closes when full so get there early -- before 10am is best.) Park closes at 4:30pm. Food shop available or there is a shopping center just one mile east of the entrance so you can pick up a picnic lunch before arrival. |
| Sea Life Park | 70 | Located at East point of Oahu island. There is an also alternate route to Hanauma Bay to avoid downtown traffic around Waikiki. Take Hwy H1 then to before near Aloha Stadium change H3 ( toward Kaneohe). Enjoy eautiful scenic mountain and ocean bay views over Pali. Take Kamehameha Hwy south past Kailua toward Hawaii Loa (West Oahu) beaches. You'll arrive at Sea Life Park just after Chinaman's Hat (natural rock formation just off the shore). |
| Sandy Beach and Blowhole (Whale watching views) Alternate route to Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head |
75 |
Continue westward from Sea Life Park and round the eastern most tip of Oahu and you'll see Sandy Beach and scenic points along the way to Hanauma Bay coming from the east. There are scenic viewpoints with parking near the "Blowhole" and you can sometimes catch glimpes of humpback whales in season. Continuing east (toward Honolulu) you'll go through Hawaii Kai and then reach Kahala. (Kahala Mall is on ocean side of road so take a left (makai "ocean") turn before entering start of H-1 Hwy. You can either head south (toward ocean) to get to Diamond Head (scenic views) or get on H-1 that will take you back through Waikiki and onward to West Oahu. font> |