Ka'a'awa Beach, Kualoa Ranch & Ka'a'awa Valley Mountain Coastline

@vincelimphoto

Hawaii

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Oahu

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Kaaawa

With it's picture-perfect coastline, this place looks like it's right out of a movie — and in reality, it is! Right behind the beach is Kualoa Ranch, where over 79 films and TV shows, like Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor, 50 First Dates and Hawaii Five-0, have been made. There's a reason why so much has been filmed here and from this drone shot, it's easy to see why! (before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Drone
Batteries
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Beach towel
Swimwear (optional)
Camera (optional)

How to get there

N21° 32' 20.9076"W157° 50' 28.0824"

This drone photo was taken while standing on Kanenelu Beach, looking toward the mountain that overlooks Kualoa Ranch and the Ka'a'awa Valley. If you're coming from Honolulu, make sure you get on the H1 East Bound towards Kaneohe. Take the Likelike cut off and head over the mountain, through a tunnel and towards Kahekili Highway on your right hand side as you just enter the Windward side of Oahu. From Kahekili Highway, you'll continue to drive until you hit Kamehameha Highway, past Valley of the Temples, past Mokoli'i Island and past Kualoa Regional Park, until you reach Kanenelu Beach. Park along Highway 83 and the beach will be just steps away from the shore. Reference the GPS coordinates and it'll help you to locate the exact position where I stood to launch my drone.