tain Range vistas. A beer garden sweetens the scene. BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION Next to Bellows Field Beach Park – which is open to the public during certain hours and offers camping – Bellows Air Force Station offers recreation, relaxation and rejuvenation for military members. Enjoy beach-side cabins, condo units and campsites as well as party rental areas and a wide range of recreation options. SEA LIFE PARK This marine life park truly puts you in touch with the Pacific. View dolphins, sharks, seals, turtles and more. The popular attraction is small enough to enjoy on foot but diverse enough to be a full-day destination. Food and drinks are also available on site, as is a colorful luau. Ask for your military discount! MAKAPUU BEACH AND LIGHTHOUSE Directly off Kalanianaole Highway is Makapuu Beach, this is always a favorite for advanced-level body surfing and boogie boarding. Novices should exercise caution, however, as the shore break tends to pound. Here, you’ll catch a great view of offshore islands known as Manana (Rabbit Island) and Kaohikaipu (Turtle Island). Just beyond the beach is Makapuu Lighthouse Trail. This family and dogfriendly hiking route is completely paved and has a moderate incline to the 647-foot summit. See if you can spot whales from the trail during whale season which is between December through April. Even if humpbacks aren’t spouting, this is a postcard-perfect photo spot. SANDY BEACH Between the towns of Waimanalo and Hawaii Kai, you will discover the beautiful East Oahu countryside while driving along the highway. And, at the apex of this drive is Sandy Beach, known as Sandy’s to locals. From its giant lawn, you can spot paragliders and hang gliders soaring along the cliffside.
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