About an hours drive from
Honolulu, Makaha is located on the western coast of the island of
Oahu near Lahilahi Point and the renowned Makua Keaau Forest. It is on the west coast of Oahu, 36 miles from Honolulu International Airport, and offers a wide choice of vacation rentals.
Makaha Beach is a scenic beach that is great for swimming, surfing and snorkeling. This beach park is in the driest areas of O`ahu. Be sure you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Be sun safe and sensible: Be sure to wear a broad spectrum sun block, tanning lotion, or cream with a sun protective factor of SPF 15+ - and reapply it every two hours. Don't forget your sunglasses and to wear a hat with a wide brim, too! This beach is the home of
various surf competitions, including Buffalo's Big Board Surfing Classic. The spiritual home of the traditional, ocean-based culture of Oahu's West Side is at Makaha, where the bonds of community have been nurtured and tested by the surf.
The Makaha Resort & Golf Club a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course. Here you will see magnificent views of the Waianae mountain range, valley, and views of sunsets dropping into the pacific. Enjoy the condo rental accommodations nearby, and spend more time golfing!
The area provides a great outing for those who enjoy walking and hiking. Within the valley you may find wild peacock and boar, world class golfing, and the site of an ancient Hawaiian heiau (sacred ground). Take a walk in
Ko Olina and enjoy a romantic sunset, head out for an adventure, or just hang out on the beach and soak up the sun. Afterwards relax in one of the many vacation rentals nearby.
Find a vacation rental that is nearby to an
eco adventure, where Marine biologist team lead intimate sailing charters into the secret realm of whales, dolphins, turtles and other marine life. Passengers are usually limited to 12, and there is plenty of room on the 42 ft. catamaran.
Only a short drive from Honolulu, you'll find a beautiful accommodation area that spans Oahu's pristine western shore with a backdrop of the rugged cliffs of the Waianae Mountains. Imagine having beautiful Hawaiian beaches only minutes from the doorstep of your lodging. It's the perfect setting for a Hawaiian vacation or business retreat, featuring all the amenities needed to enjoy the simplest pleasures of life in paradise in our condo rentals, private vacation homes and other accommodations.
