Located about 10 miles east of Waikiki, the family-friendly Hanauma ... through the Honolulu Parks & Recreation website. Admission includes a tram ride from the top down to the bay and back.

“When people come to Hawaii, they see beauty, not danger,” said Jason Bitzer, a former Honolulu Ocean Safety member who spent six years lifeguarding at snorkel hot spot Hanauma Bay.

There’s one road going east from Honolulu to popular Oahu beaches ... Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Hanauma Bay continues to top Hawaii travel activity lists for its ...

Noteworthy surf spots include Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, which are all located in Pupukea, a town that's about 35 miles northwest of downtown Honolulu. Oahu is a relatively ...