Lanikai Pillbox Hike, Oahu Hawaii
The pillbox hike on the island of Oahu, Hawaii offers beautiful veiws of the ocean and Mokes, two small islands just of shore. This short but steep hike goes up a narrow ridge and finishes at two world war two era pillboxes that where used as observation posts. The view is amazing, overlooking Lanikai Beach, which considered the most beautiful beach in the United States.
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Hawaii Adventures: Lanikai Pillbox Hike
Here's a quick glance at the famous Lanikai Pillboxes Hike (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail) in the Kailua area of Oahu. Filmed with my GoPro hero 4 and 3+ camera.
The Pillbox Hike in Lanikai offers unique beautiful views of Lanikai Beach and the Windward coastal side. It's a short fun Oahu hike, that is considered a favorite by many!
The hike starts off at a steep incline but tapers off a bit and is a short 30 minute climb (give or take) to the first of two pillboxes (old war bunkers). You get a great view of the Mokulua Islands about a mile off the shores of Lanikai Beach, and from the second pillbox you can see beautiful Waimanalo Bay. There is very little shade on this hike, so sunscreen and sunglasses are a must! Despite the steep terrain, this hike is good for all ages and one of the places I always take visitors when they come to Oahu!
Hike at your own risk. Also do not rely on any information seen; please do your own research.
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Lanikai Beach and PillBox Hike on Oahu
This is the Lanikai Pillbox hike up the hill, then down to Lanikai Beach for a little stroll along the beach. No swimming this go around, but definitely a beautiful place and do recommend. Although do be aware the homeowners don't take to kindly to people going to their beach.
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Pillbox Hike Oahu, Hawaii
Since Hawaii has been caught in a chain of hurricanes lately, we wanted to find a hike to do which was not too long, yet satisfy us with spectacular views. The LaniKai Pillbox hike, also known as the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, left us oh so happy!! Overlooking Lanikai Beach, it offers one of the most picturesque vistas of Oahu's windward side!:)
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Ka'iwa Ridge AKA Lanikai Pillbox Hike / Kailua, Oahu
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This popular hike on the Windward side of Oahu has a lot to offer in such a short hike. You get ridge hiking, you get history, and you get amazing views of the windward coast as well as the beautiful Ko'olau Mountain range all in a short 1-1.5 mile hike. On top of it all, you are just minutes from one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States, Lanikai Beach. Even on a cloudy day like mine, there's nothing to dislike about this awesome trail.
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PillBox Hike Oahu Hawaii
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700 feet above the world-famous Bonzai Pipeline waves, you'll witness the most beautiful sunsets Oahu has to offer! This brisk trek up the Paumalu Range is 45 minutes from Honolulu without traffic. Park at Sunset Beach Elementary school and look for the orange trailhead sign. The half-mile to the top is covered by shade trees and filled with unique foliage. Kids and dogs can definitely do this hike , as there are rope hand rails and solid steps; but, it DEFINITELY gets muddy after ANY rain. Plan accordingly! The first pillbox is just 30 minutes into the hike and offers spectacular views of the Pacific. Find your way five minutes north to the second pillbox for the truly awesome sunset view. Many people have trouble finding this one; but look for some marked trees and a single parking sign covered in stickers to know you're on the right track. Continue on the surrounding trails for a 2-mile loop and more unique plants you truly can't find anywhere else!
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Lanikai Pillboxes Trail (Kaiwa Ridge Trail) it's located in Kailua Hawaii. East side of the island. The trail is easy to moderate and rewarded with a beautiful view. A must do thing when visiting Oahu.
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One of the Easiest Hike | Oahu, Hawaii
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Here's a video about what we usually do when in Hawaii. There are so many beautiful places here especially for hiking. If you're a beginner or want an easy hike for a view from the top, Makapu'u Trail is the place! There are 3 spots to vicit here; Alan Davis, Makapu'u Trail, and the Tide Pools. We were supposed to go to the Tide Pools but since there's landslides in the island, we were afraid to continue so we just wenr back up. Of course, we should ALWAYS be careful. Don't worry! I'll vlog more about the hikes here and to help me out, go comment down below for any suggestions.
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This was probably our favorite day in Hawaii. The views from these two hikes were incredible. The lushest greens and the most beautiful blue waters from the ocean. If you're going to Hawaii, and more particularly to Oahu, you must add Lanikai Pillbox and Crouching Lion to your must-do list!
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Lanikai Pillboxes, Oahu Hawaii
Lanikai Pillbox hike on the east side of the island!
Hawaii Driving | Lanikai Beach Parking and Access | Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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I drove the Lanikai Loop to show you where you can park.
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Lanikai Beach
Lanikai means “Heavenly Sea” and this heavenly stretch of beach is often ranked as one of the top beaches in the world. Unlike many of the other beaches on Oahu, Lanikai remains relatively calm throughout the year. This makes it perfect for a relaxing day with friends or family.
During three-day holiday weekends, the city doesn't allow parking along streets and shoulders from 10 am to 3 pm
There really are no accommodations at Lanikai Beach. The parking is minimal, there are no restrooms, and there are no lifeguards.
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HAWAII DAY 2 :: PINK PILL BOX HIKE :: OAHU :: VLOG 187
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Lanikai Pillbox Hike - Top things to do in Oahu
If your looking for an easy hike in Hawaii, Oahu the lanikai pillbox is an awesome option. Located on the east shore of Oahu in the beautiful suburb of Lanikai you can find this easy 30 minute hike with breath taking views.
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Video Footage of our hike up to the Lanikai Pillboxes. The video shows the second Pillbox of the hike since the first one had a few too many people in the shot. It was quite a windy day, but after the first half hour we were already sweating.
If anyone is curious on where to park/go for the hike, just let me know below and I'd be happy to answer any questions.
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- 265 Kaelepulu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734, United States
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Oahu Adventures: Lanikai Pillbox Hike {Hawaii} - GoPro
Here's a quick glance at the famous Lanikai Pillboxes Hike (Ka'iwa Ridge Trail) in the Kailua area of Oahu - shot with my GoPro camera. This is one of my favorite hikes in Hawaii because of the sweeping 360º views at the top. The hike starts off at a pretty steep incline but tapers off a bit and is a short 30 minute climb (give or take) to the first of two pillboxes (old war bunkers). You get a great view of the Mokulua Islands about a mile off the shores of Lanikai Beach, and from the second pillbox you can see beautiful Waimanalo Bay. There is very little shade on this hike, so sunscreen and sunglasses are a must! Despite the steep terrain, this hike is good for all ages and one of the places I always take visitors when they come to Oahu! Afterwards, we go hang out on the soft white sand of Lanikai Beach!
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4K Adventures in Hawaii! Lanikai Pillbox Trail in Kailua, HI!
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While on vacation, we did the Lanikai Pillbox Hike in Kailua, Hawaii! The trail is located on the east side of the island O'ahu, east of Honolulu.
I brought my DJI Phantom 4 to grab some footage, and I think it turned out alright.
I hope you enjoyed the video!
Below is some background of the trail and what it was used for during World War II. The information is found from
The Ka’iwa Ridge Trail, also known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, consists of 4.073 acres located on Tax Map Key: [1] 4-2-02: Parcel 17 and is owned by the Department of Land and Natural Resources as part of the State’s Na Ala Hele Trail System. The beautiful panoramic views and accessibility of the trail make it a very popular hike.
The structures at the top of the ridge, which are commonly and mistakenly referred to as the “Lanikai Pillboxes”, functioned as Coast Artillery observation stations in 1943 and were not equipped with defensive armament. The raised concrete platforms found in the stations did not mount machine guns but high-powered observing instruments to fix a maritime vessel’s position from the station. In military terms, a pillbox actually means a defensive site such as a machine gun pillbox, which is not the case here.
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