Mauka to Makai

Geographically, O‘ahu is divided into six moku (district land divisions). Each of these areas offer an array of opportunities to connect with nature, culture, and local island favorites. We are certain you will find your favorite while attending UH Manoa. Here we share some of our favorites things to do on O‘ahu:

Waialua

Places to visit: -Hale‘iwa Town -Ka‘ena Point -Waimea Bay -Sunset Beach -Shark’s Cove

Wai‘anae

Places to visit: -Makaha Beach -Yokohama Bay

DID you know?

Each moku was divided into ahupua‘a (wedge shaped land division extending from land to sea,) a total of 80 on O‘ahu. The moku and ahupua‘a system were designed for the most efficient food sustainability and land management.

‘Ewa

Places to visit: -Waikele -Kalaeloa Beach Park

Ko‘olauloa

Places to visit: -Waimea Bay -Polynesian Culture Center -Punalu‘u Beach Park

Ko‘olaupoko

Places to visit: -Sandy Beach -Makapu‘u -Pali Lookout and “Chinaman’s Hat” -Byodo-In Temple -Lanikai Beach -Kualoa Ranch -Kualoa Regional Park

ko‘olau & wai‘anae

There are two mountain ranges on O‘ahu; Ko‘olau Mountains and Wai‘anae Mountains.

Kona

Places to visit: -Pearl Harbor -Le‘ahi (Diamond Head) -Waikīkī -Kaimuki -Manoa -Ala Moana -Kaka‘ako -South Shore Marketplace

View Detailed Maps and Placenames of O‘ahu:

www.avakonohiki.org/o699ahu.html

More Activities and Information: www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu