#pillboxhike

[earth-to-esther]

When I hear some say “Don’t go to the west side (the leeward coast) of Oahu because it’s dangerous,” it makes me sad because they have no idea what they’re missing out on.— great hikes, awesome eating spots & amazing beaches without the crowds of tourist. My advice— get out of your comfort zone & explore every part of the island, because it’s worth it! 🤙🏼 (at Waianae, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nbPcvAXIr/?igshid=io9cjtad0vxx

#aloha #adventure #beach #clouds #discover #explore #hawaiilife #hike #hawaiiliving #island #landscape #mountains #mailipillbox #ocean #pillbox #pillboxhike #sightseeing #sunsetlovers #sunset #sunset_madness #travel #travellife #vacation #views #wanderlust #waianae #oahu #hawaii #earthtoesther

[alantruong]

Full hike mode this summer. #Hike #PillboxHike #Hawaii #Honolulu #Oahu #VacationMode (at Lanikai Pillbox Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fX34cgJ6v/?igshid=1j1ibr45rf4lu

#hike #pillboxhike #hawaii #honolulu #oahu #vacationmode

[oahu-kikistravelitineraries]

Time to explore! Pillbox hike has all the views

#oahu #oahuisland #oahuhawaii #oahulife #beachviews #hike #hikingviews #pillboxhike #pillbox #islandviews

[evangelineyeunyoga]

Aloha! I’m so grateful that I’m able to go on another amazing vacation with my gorgeous mumma. She’s full of life and energy and loves an adventure. We’ve been visiting friends and family in beautiful Hawaii and embracing the Hawaii culture! #kailua #pillboxhike #kailuapillbox #momanddaughter #mummaandi #girlstrip #vacation #vacay #hawaiivacation #hawaiianholiday @evangelineyeun (at Lanikai Pill Box Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupzMsrAb7z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lrydd6od468

#kailua #pillboxhike #kailuapillbox #momanddaughter #mummaandi #girlstrip #vacation #vacay #hawaiivacation #hawaiianholiday

[ohanasuh]

Hiking West side with friends #hawaii #oahu #honolulu #hawaiilife #hiking #pillboxhike #하와이 #하와이스냅 #하와이하이킹 #하이킹 #등산 #다니엘서부동산 (at Maili Pill Box) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMaaYSLquC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hawaii #oahu #honolulu #hawaiilife #hiking #pillboxhike #하와이 #하와이스냅 #하와이하이킹 #하이킹 #등산 #다니엘서부동산

[matusevich-it]

We’d make more hikes on Oahu, but it was super hard to do that after the Stairway to Heaven. Especially, the Pillbox trail where you climb up all of the time. Don’t make our mistakes and plan your trip better! 😂 • • • • • • • • #hawaiilife #hawaiivacation #hawaiistagram #hawaiilove #hawaiitrip #hawaiisbestphotos #hawaii🌴 #hawaii🌺 #hawaiianislands #oahuhawaii #pillboxhike #pillboxtrail #pillbox #manoafalls #manoafallstrail #manoa #sanfranciscobay #sfbayarea #bayarea #sanfranciscobayarea #goodday #MyPhotoDiary #like4like #followme #photooftheday #iPhone13ProMax #ShotOniPhone #gf_daily #gf_usa #global_family (at Manoa Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhvxsovDKn/?utm_medium=tumblr

#hawaiilife #hawaiivacation #hawaiistagram #hawaiilove #hawaiitrip #hawaiisbestphotos #hawaii🌴 #hawaii🌺 #hawaiianislands #oahuhawaii #pillboxhike #pillboxtrail #pillbox #manoafalls #manoafallstrail #manoa #sanfranciscobay #sfbayarea #bayarea #sanfranciscobayarea #goodday #myphotodiary #like4like #followme #photooftheday #iphone13promax #shotoniphone #gf_daily #gf_usa #global_family

[tesialo]

Lanikai Pillbox! Can’t wait for 2022 and more travel adventures and achieving all the goals I’m setting for myself 😎🙂🙂🙂 #hikingadventures #tesiatravels #tesiamunches #hawaii #lanikai #pillboxhike #lanikaipillbox #oahu #hikes #lagirl #friends #workouts #muddy #windy #rainingweather #beaches #fitness #day1 #vacation #relaxation (at Lanikai Pillboxes) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYIg5Z7rm1o/?utm_medium=tumblr

#hikingadventures #tesiatravels #tesiamunches #hawaii #lanikai #pillboxhike #lanikaipillbox #oahu #hikes #lagirl #friends #workouts #muddy #windy #rainingweather #beaches #fitness #day1 #vacation #relaxation

[historyboy78]

A Soldiers Shadow. I added a little twist to my latest film. “The Defence of the River Chelmer” If you get a chance to watch the video, Yhana and I hope you enjoy it. Stay Safe and huge thank you for everyone’s wonderful support on the channel. Link in bio https://youtu.be/uwtGSg1OL7w #worldwar2 #worldwar1 #worldwar #pillboxes #pillboxhike #youtube #youtuber #writerofinstagram (at Little Waltham, Essex, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgVkF5r7Ny/?igshid=1xk5hclps8gb8

#worldwar2 #worldwar1 #worldwar #pillboxes #pillboxhike #youtube #youtuber #writerofinstagram

[noerosetravels]

Let’s hop to Hawaii for a moment... Hannah @hannahahsha, three years ago - one of her first adventures on the island of Oahu. Her and her friends did the ‘pillbox hike’ on the west side of the island, before visiting the Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ Caves. Just look at the view🤩 she reminisces about that day a lot and can’t wait to go back.” • Tag someone you know who’s done this hike! . . . . . #Travel #lifestyle #dowhatfeelsgood #dowhatyoulove #discover #hiking #beinspired #exploregalore #noerosetravel #livinglifethroughrosecoloredlenses #nomadatheart #itsawanderfullife #grateful #hannahcordoba #blogcontributor #hawaii #pillboxhike #amazingviews #aloha (at Lanikai Pillbox Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF6M_FUFSmK/?igshid=aidi45nmxnnn

#travel #lifestyle #dowhatfeelsgood #dowhatyoulove #discover #hiking #beinspired #exploregalore #noerosetravel #livinglifethroughrosecoloredlenses #nomadatheart #itsawanderfullife #grateful #hannahcordoba #blogcontributor #hawaii #pillboxhike #amazingviews #aloha

[ronnietj]

We might face this covid19 crisis, however let’s not forget the beauty of our nature. #pillboxhike #oahuhikes #adventure #hike #cinematicadventure #cinematography https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhrPDEj9Q-/?igshid=8u1r0lxv65c6

#pillboxhike #oahuhikes #adventure #hike #cinematicadventure #cinematography

[kawasakiworks]

2020あけましておめでとう御座います🎉 今年もよろしくお願いします❗️ 旧年はとても忙しい一年となりました。 ２０２０年は更なる飛躍をできる一年にしたいと思います。 本年もどうぞよろしくお願いします❗️ #honolulu#hawaii#waikiki#diamnondheadhike#pillboxhike#waikikibeach#pearlharbormemorial#lanikaibeach#hanaumabay ２０年ぶりのオアフ島から (Diamond Head Hiking Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wvXxWgrf5/?igshid=16hky2q5egdsm

#honolulu #hawaii #waikiki #diamnondheadhike #pillboxhike #waikikibeach #pearlharbormemorial #lanikaibeach #hanaumabay

[dbak83]

Come find me in hawaii!!! #lolabeanbakis #pug #dogsofinstagram #followme #cute #puglove #fortheloveofpets #animal #model #furbaby #dogmodels #pugclub #puglife #tonguesout #sundayfunday #findme #pillboxhike #honolulu #hawaii #hiking (at Waikiki, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6H9lEznjHP/?igshid=24kpv2co6hg1

#lolabeanbakis #pug #dogsofinstagram #followme #cute #puglove #fortheloveofpets #animal #model #furbaby #dogmodels #pugclub #puglife #tonguesout #sundayfunday #findme #pillboxhike #honolulu #hawaii #hiking

[alice1227ccc]

這裡真的好美喔～～～ 旁邊是號稱最美海灘Lanikai beach😍😍😍😍#love#lanikai#lanikaibeach#beautiful#hawaii#pillbox#pillboxhike#amazing#view (at Lanikai Pill Box Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5C5jrZBVLM/?igshid=1a1awcmpahsmv

#love #lanikai #lanikaibeach #beautiful #hawaii #pillbox #pillboxhike #amazing #view

[hideki33]

行ってよかったー！！ #pillbox #pillboxhike #登山 #絶景 #beautiful #sea #sky #town (The Pillbox) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YjWT9gmgY/?igshid=1vap69yhxveyq

#pillbox #pillboxhike #登山 #絶景 #beautiful #sea #sky #town

[yourworldmyworldourworld-blog1]

Hawaii - just get lost in it

Hawaii, a place that can give so much but can also be so steril. When I arrived in Hanolulu I had a hard time to find my place. The hostel options are absolutely awful and the people were not quite so helpful. Hawaii has a way of life and its people are set in their ways and their communities. I was in Hawaii for a very short while but from what I came to observe is that Hawaii protects its country and its nature, it also protects itself through its communities so its hard to feel you are one of them in such a short amount of time. These surfing water lovers are incredible people. They fight for what is theirs and they are extremely environmentally minded.

It’s treks are a mixture of somewhat organised spaces and complete immersion with nature. Pretty much every trek I did, with the exception of Diamond Head, it was if Hawaii was telling me “climb at your own peril”. I enjoyed the untouched side of that experience. The lack of railings and feeling slightly on the edge at all times. That was also reflected in public transport which was close to none existent. It took me close to 2 hours to get to Haleiwa. Just rent a car. Best way to see Hawaii. And don’t be disheartened with this land, as it has its ways. I guess it reflects the resilient nature of its people. The sea has never been forgiving so I guess Hawaiians are born with sea in their DNA. Plus they have one of the best marine protection laws out there and you don’t get there with just being nice.

My week in Hawaii was short so here is my advice for things to do by day:

Day 1 - choose whether you do this early in the morning or late in the afternoon. I decided to do it late in the afternoon but would probably choose to do this in the morning if I did it again. Diamond Head. There is a car part just at the bottom of the hill so drive up. There is a bus from downtown which doesn’t take that long. Just make sure you have the exact change for the bus. The entrance fee is very little and you just follow the signs. It is pretty self explanatory.

Day 2 - Head out to Lanikai Beach and surrounding beaches. Also try and do the Pillbox Hike on the same day which is just around the corner. I  headed up by bus and this took me again two buses and a 20 minute walk totalling 1/2hours. So again, just take a car. For the Pillbox Hike I just did some of it. On the picture below that is part of the hike’s views. To my left you can see the path that leads on beyond Lanikai. So up to you.

Day 3 - find someone to take you up stairway to heaven. I recommend speaking to someone before you head to Hawaii as it is not an easy trek and its 9hrs. I found someone who takes people up but it’s on the pricey side. As I didn’t look this up in advance I will have to come back to climb it at another time.

North Beaches / Haleiwa

Day 4 - Head north to surfing beaches. I started at surf point, then up to pipeline and finished in Haleiwa for some shaved ice cream. Also if you love sharks like I do have a look at some freediving with sharks courses at OneOcean in Haleiwa.

Koko Crater Trailhead & Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve

Day 5 - Head to Koko Crater Railway Trailhead early in the morning and then walk down to the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. You can also try and check out the Halona Blowhole lookout and the Lanai Lookout if you have a car. Again there are car parking facilities at both places. There is also a bus going to the Trailhead and to Hanauma Bay but it takes you twice as long than in the car.

Western Beaches

Day 6 - Western beaches. I did not manage to go that way but there are a few nice beaches. There are also nice waterfalls scattered around. 

TIPS:

I tried to do a trek one day and then a beach the other. It worked well. I would also say rent a car as most hostels have car parking facilities and so do most places I went to to visit. 

Don’t forget that on Fridays off Waikiki beach has 6 or 7pm fireworks. Also look around for traditional evenings. I didn’t manage to go to any but wish I had. I was recommended Ka Moana.

CRIBSHEET

Where I stayed:

- Waikiki Beachside Hostel

Places to eat:

- Bogarts

- Island Vintage

What to do:

- Koko Head Trailhead & Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

- Diamond Head

- Pipeline beach and Haleiwa town

- Waikiki Beach

- Lanikai Beach, Kailua Beach & Pillbox Hike

- Dole Plantation

- Western Beaches

- Waterfalls

#hawaii #oahu #oahuhawaii #honolulu #honoluluhawaii #beaches #holiday #holidayvibes #trecking #diamondheadhawaii #pipelinebeachhawaii #surfhawaii #lanikaibeach #pillboxhike #kokoheadtrailhead #hanaumabaynaturereserve #haleiwahawaii

[amycainefitness]

Hiked a neighborhood trail for the first time today. Perfect activity for our rest day! Later I’ll be doing the FASTer Way membership gentle yoga live workout on replay 🧘🏼‍♂️ REMINDER: LAST DAY for my clients to register for FASTer Way membership at the special rate of $79. So much awesomeness in one place! Link in profile 👆 #fasterwaytofatloss #fasterwaywithamyc #fasterwaytofatlosscoach #amycainefitness #activerecovery #restdays #lowintensitycardio #hawaii #oahu #kailua #hiking #pillboxhike #optoutside (at Lanikai Pill Box Hike) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJTWjOnoQR/?igshid=1ve5do3tqeq7d

#fasterwaytofatloss #fasterwaywithamyc #fasterwaytofatlosscoach #amycainefitness #activerecovery #restdays #lowintensitycardio #hawaii #oahu #kailua #hiking #pillboxhike #optoutside