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Makaha is a quiet valley on the leeward (dry) side of Oahu with abundant sunny days.

Enjoy unobstructed 180° ocean and sunset views from the tropical landscaped backyard.

Swim with the turtles and snorkel or dive off the sand (June to Sept.) and reef (Sept. to May) from the beach just outside your private gate. Whale watching (winter months) and sport fishing can be arranged at Waianae Boat Harbor, less than 5 minutes away.

The East course at Makaha and the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson at Ko Olina are available for your golfing pleasure. Makaha Long Board Surfing Beach is 1 mile away.

Conveniently located 20 minutes away, Kapolei, the Second City, provides everything from shopping at Safeway to movies at Cinema 16 to sipping at Starbucks. Many types of restaurants, from casual and fast food to formal and sit down, await your dining pleasure; another 10-minute drive takes you to Designer Outlet shopping.

Ko Olina Resort and Marina are about 20 minutes away as well. The marina is another location from which to schedule snorkel and scuba diving tours or whale and spinner dolphin viewing, charter a boat, or reserve a seat for deep-sea fishing. This is also the location of the best luau on the island at Paradise Cove, and fine dining is offered in the area with restaurants like Roy’s, J.W. Marriott, Aulani, Assaggio, and Chuck’s Steak House.

Branching out on the island, you can enjoy Hanauma Bay, Hawaii’s only Nature Preserve, or hike a rainforest trail to an historic outlook. The tour continues with the Pali Lookout, Waiamea Bay, and the big wave beach of the North Shore, while historical and cultural highlights such as the Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl, Iolani Palace, and the Polynesian Cultural Center add to the list. Be sure to check out, on RedDolphin.net, the newest water activity in Waikiki.