Pu’U’Ohulu Kai, Waianae

The hike at Pu‘u‘ohulu Kai, also known as the Mā‘ili Pillboxes, is an exceedingly enjoyable hike on the Wai‘anae Coast. It offers stunning view of the Wai‘anae Mountains, Lualualei Valley, Nānākuli, and Pōka‘ī Bay. Parking is restricted to street parking along Ka‘ukama Road, though I would urge you to use extreme caution when parking here. As the hike has become more popular since the pill boxes were painted break-ins have become more frequent. Bring plenty of water on this and every hike! I'd recommend starting earlier in the day to avoid the heat, or around an hour before sunset to get a beautiful view. Mid-day hikes are possible, but very tough because Wai‘anae is a dry part of O‘ahu. Very little in terms of cloud cover. In all though, this is an increasingly popular hike, and for good reason! It's absolutely stunning.

Great hike if you only have a couple of hours and want some magnificent views.