Ka'a'awa Beach Shoreline, Surfer & Mountain

@mattaleong

Hawaii

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Oahu

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Kaaawa

A secluded, seaside slice of heaven, this beach — with its transcending ocean breeze, turquoise waters ebbing and flowing against the white, palm-tree lined sand and the viridescent mountain backdrop — is empty on the weekdays and serves as the perfect location for a lifestyle shot. Grab your surfboard, sunscreen and drone and start snapping away! (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
Model (with prop, like a surfboard)
Water
Camera (optional)
Tripod (optional)

How to get there

N21° 32' 56.1012"W157° 50' 47.1984"

This picture was taken with a Phantom 4 Pro drone standing on Ka'a'awa Beach and facing south toward the mountain that overlooks Kualoa Ranch. 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 Ka'a'awa Beach. Park along Highway 83 and the beach will be just steps away. You'll look down the shore and see the palm trees with the beautiful mountain backdrop like you do in the photo. Reference the GPS coordinates and it'll help you to locate the exact position where I stood to launch my drone.