Glad it was helpful. :)

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We just got back a few days ago from spending a week in Oahu. We stayed at Haleiwa North shore. I highly recommend driving out the south western side to the end of the road. Amazingly scenery! Also there’s a “Jeep Trail” that leads to Ka’ena State Park at the western tip then continues around to connect back to the paved roads. Take a dual sport or adventure bike on this route or a Jeep. Or head west on the North Shore, out to the tip, and back around. Next time I’ll avoid Honolulu all together. Best snorkeling and volume of fish is Shark’s Cove. Check my video I just posted. We rented a convertible Camaro, but it rained every day 😢

Thanks for the video idea. I'll add it to my list. Typical weather is highs in the 80's, lows in the 70's. But I can go into more detail as to what to expect on a more yearly time scale. Good luck with the move.

I meant Kole Kole Pass on Schofield Barracks.

I was stationed at lualualei naval ammunition depot with the Marine security detachment in the 60s. We used to man the gates and other guard post on the base. I stood many watches as a gate sentry at kolekole pass and at the main gate leading into nanakuli. About a quarter of the way down from kolekole pass there was a sentry post made of concrete. There are no lights from the gate at kolekole to the admin building and the front gate on the base. On a moon less night it can get spooky at the sentry post down the hill from kolekole pass. There is hardly any traffic from about 8 at night till the morning so it can get pretty spooky then. I remember doing a lot of singing at that post late at night. Lol, I hope I didn’t wake up anything or anybody with my singing.

We don't use route numbers so I actually had to look up the route numbers to understand what you're talking about. If you head that route, you'll be going up to the North Shore from the east side and back into Honolulu through central Oahu. I think weekdays are best, but I think it's more important to pick the right time of day. Traffic can definitely slow down your commute. There are so many places to stop on this route. Make sure to stop for food, shopping, and sight-seeing. Sorry, I can't make specific recommendations, as it depends on what your interests.

Diamond Head and Makapuu are pretty popular. Make sure to bring water. Snorkeling not sure. I heard Hanauma Bay is very nice these days, but it reaches max capacity early so you'll have to go early. Have a great trip.

Mokuleia on one single day trip. All day adventure. Get your plate lunches and bento boxes in Haleiwa on the way 'Out There'. 'Out There' at the beaches of Mokuleia. Sit in the tub-like natural reef rock formations that are like "soaking cups". Walk miles of white sand. Take dips (bring a mask and snorkel) intermittently while walking. Take a large beach sand mat and bring heavy thingees to hold it down (Windy). 6-packs of canned drinks work good. When everyone is at work on a weekday, like Wednesday or Thursday (ideal). It can be deserted there; it's far off and away "from everything" (a very long drive). When no one is there, the place has a feeling. Cannot describe. It is vibrating with mana if you 'listen' quietly (go blank). Owls inhabit the mountain ridges. As a kid we called Mokuleia the "End of the World".

Not anymore. The Army shut down this passage awhile ago. Only military personnel on combat training can have access to this place.

@@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573 Thanks for the info. Glad I got to experience it.

Wow I'm sorry that's total BS, we steal there land then infiltrate there beautiful islands with military, such a shame

Depends on what you want to do. From Lanikai, I guess it would be natural to head north towards North Shore. You could get garlic shrimp and then go to Haleiwa. Then from there, you could drive south and head west to Kapolei to see the sunset. Then drive back east to Waikiki at night.

No reason for skipping it. As far as it being recommended for tourists, it depends on who you ask.

..you mean riding the plane? I'm also scared of heights but if you ever decide to go, then I suggest you bring a comfort item so you won't be as scared :)

You could probably make it in a half a day, including stops for bathroom breaks and eating. Also depends on traffic.

Hawaii definitely has trash, but I don't see it in that scene.

I think you're talking about the houses... It is a scene of a panoramic view from far up. But I can totally see it. lol

Except that it's probably the most beautiful part of the island. Just use basic precautions. Be polite, don't leave valuables in plain sight, and don't be hanging around after dark, like most everywhere else in the world.