If you’re looking for somewhere to spend a day this summer,
there are plenty of destinations on Oahu just waiting to be explored. Whether
your preference is for history, culture, or the sun and surf, the perfect day
trip is just minutes away from your apartment door!
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is the site of the attack orchestrated by the
Japanese on the morning of December 7, 1941, which subsequently led to the
United States entering World War II. Today, Pearl Harbor still serves as an
active military harbor, as well as the home of memorials and museums dedicated
to the events surrounding the attack. Visitors can climb aboard the USS Bowfin
submarine, otherwise known as the “Pearl Harbor Avenger,” and the USS Missouri
battleship, where Japan surrendered and ended the war in 1945. You can also
take a water taxi to the USS Arizona Memorial, which sits above the wreck of
the USS Arizona where it remains beneath the water after being sunk during the
attack.
Keaiwa
Heiau State Recreation Area
For a different view of Pearl Harbor and other nearby areas,
try the four-and-a-half-mile Aiea Loop Trail at the Keaiwa Heiau State
Recreation Area. This hike through the center of the island offers the
opportunity to explore the inner portion of Oahu—you may even find the remains
of a crashed B-24 bomber dating back to 1944! The Aiea Loop Trail is perfect
for beginning hikers and takes a total of three to four hours to complete,
making it an excellent half-day trip from Waimea. The 384-acre State Recreation
Area also offers campgrounds and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy. At the
entryway to the park sits Keaiwa Heiau, a thatched healing temple believed to
be built in the 16th century.
Polynesian Cultural
Center (PCC)
Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center is a themed park and
educational center located on the North Shore of Oahu in Laie. Covering nearly
42 acres, the Polynesian Cultural Center offers you the chance to experience
different ways of life throughout the South Pacific. As you tour the Center,
you’ll walk through eight simulated tropical villages from areas that include
Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti, and Fiji. Other activities include the PCC’s IMAX
theater and canoe lagoon, where you can learn to paddle a canoe with help from
a guide. As day turns to evening, you can take in the PCC’s unique evening
show: Hā–Breath of Life. This production highlights Polynesian dances, music,
and fireknife performances. The PCC also offers Hawaii’s “most
authentic luau”: the Ali’i Luau.
Kailua Beach Park
Kailua Beach Park sits on the windward coast of Oahu in the
east, just a 30-minute drive from the Honolulu area. This half-mile beach is
extremely popular with the natives and has been consistently rated one of
America’s best beaches. Kailua Beach is a great place to take part in all types
of water sports, including surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and
more. The beach offers public restrooms and showers, as well as ample parking
and picnic facilities. Nearby, you’ll find Kailua Town, a great place to eat,
shop, or relax after a day on the beach.
At Palms of Kilani Apartments, you’ll love our spacious
two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartment homes nestled in the heart of Wahiawa,
with easy access to points all across Oahu. Our on-site amenities include a
barbecue area, sparkling pool, courtesy patrol, and an on-site laundry center
for your convenience. If you’d like to find out more, check out our website or contact our
leasing office for information about our availability and move-in specials.
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