5 BEST HIKES IN OAHU HAWAII│Easy Fun Family-Friendly Hiking Trails: Manoa Falls, Diamond Head, etc.

[@TScottW99]

Thanks for the video! My wife is disabled and unable to do a lot of the hikes, we appreciate you doing a video on the easier hikes.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha! Mahalo for watching and we do have many nice walking paths for your wife too. Ala Moana Beach Park, Ho'omaluhia Gardens, and may beaches with walking paths. Hope this helps🤙👍

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Holy hell, it's changed so much throughout the years. It was never paved, or rocked-over; there were no tourists and it was pretty quiet. We used to swim at the base of the falls, which was pretty deep. We also used to climb up the falls on the mountain-side and made it up to 7 falls above the main falls but it was getting dark so we never made it all the way to the source - not sure we would have, anyway. This was back in the late 80's early 90's.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Marimo! Yes, a lot has changed within only 10 years and I love hearing stories about the hikes in the 80s and 90s!:) I have Mt done 7 Falls but I bet it was a journey and yeah, no tourist and pretty quiet:) at least now we have the cellphone and hiking apps that direct us to and from the hikes. So that's cool. Have a great week!:)🤙👍

[@silversleuth007]

Thank you for reviving some memories from the 70s. Terrific video.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Wish I could see some vids of the hikes in the 70s. Mahalo for watching 🤙👍

[@moeg1358]

We just got back from Ohau a few days ago & we hiked Diamond Head. Let me tell you, it’s not easy for out of shape people but doable. If you have knee issues, be careful. Just take your time, take your breaks, don’t forget your water, sunscreen & maybe a cooling towel. There’s also a tunnel you have to walk through during the hike so if you are claustrophobic, be warned. Overall, it was worth the view & experience.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for adding your hiking experience. I hope your knees are okay. Take care Moe!🤙👍

[@benh3427]

We did it once that day, we saw some locals who was on the fifth run on the day 🤙

[@jenyce]

🤣🤣Kaika (cousin) the guy at Manoa was asking for your KZbin channel name. That’s a handle! Dying at your answer!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha. I did give him my name and even spelled it for him. But I think it was awkward since he kept walking forward in the other direction while asking me. Lol. I would never pass up a subscriber😀🤙

[@alohalli3]

I was looking for this comment ! 😂 so funny. But I did notice they kept walking instead of stopping for the answer 😆

[@konradscheidacker9225]

@@SeanKaleponi Ty you yy Ty your dad in y

[@realsircambridge]

Hahaha omg 2 years later I came to see this comment to confirm

[@livingthevacationlife]

Great summary of family friendly hikes, had seen other videos and you're the first to mention a hike with waterfalls. We'll be there in a few weeks from Arizona, first time in Hawaii 😎

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha from Oahu to Arizona! Please enjoy your time here and so many good hikes on the island!!🤙

[@lazygirl2481]

Awesomeness!! This is not only helpful for families coming to Hawaii 🌈👨‍👩‍👦 But for everyone who loves hiking!!! Thank you!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha TN! And thanks, that was the goal. For families to enjoy hikes together when here! Had other hikes that was more strenuous, so here us the opposite. Mahalo for watching:)🤙

[@cetiwatihall5405]

Love your the stuff you put out!! Thank you brah!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha C Etiwati!:) I appreciate your kind words and support. Mahalo👍🤙

[@sobeqamar9352]

1-Manoa Falls 2…Makapuu trail 3…Diamond Head 4…Waima valley 5…Makiki trail

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙👍

[@shaylawatson1244]

Hawaii so beautful i can't wait to visit one day

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Shayla!! Hope you're able to visit Hawaii soon!:)👍🤙

[@SneakerHeadInTheBay]

Keep up the great videos brother! Definitely slept on!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it your supportive words. Aloha!🤙💯

[@Cruisingfoodies]

Awesome job Sean! I like how you stood at the edge! King of the World! (Titanic).

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Gina!!! I still have to see Titanic. Shame on me for not watching it. Lol. But I will. Aloha! 🤙

[@bballerforever]

Thanks for this video! I’ve been on the Diamond Head Lighthouse trail once - and saw whales! I was expecting to see them breech out of the water but no - I only started seeing them when my friend told me to look for the water puff from their blowhole. And they were way out in the distance! And the Diamond Head trail can get crowded! We barely made it there early enough to get a parking lot spot. Going down the trail it was super crowded, jam packed. (This was 3 years ago, pre-Covid)

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Bball Forever. I appreciate you always supporting this channel. Just seeing th blowhole of the whales at Makapu'u would be more than I ever seen hiking there. And I hiked there 50 times. And yeah, Diamond Head us even busier now. But still a good hike. Hope you get to hike here soon again! Mahalo🤙👍

[@christinaalameda6206]

Thank You Shaun and Your beautiful wife enjoyed the hikes & Foods 🤗⚘

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Christina!! It's always good to hear from you! I'm glad you enjoyed the hiking places!:) Mahalo🤙👍

[@SandraMartinez-hv1by]

Thx for sharing. Great video! 🙌🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Sandra for watching👍🤙

[@janeenchingcuangco8669]

Enjoyed watching all these hikes! Did them all except the last one

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Janeen for watching:) Aww the last one isn't as fun as other hikes but def worth it. I would still put the friendship garden and Lanikai above it!:)

[@nanettecastro6064]

U missed Aiea Loop Trail… easy hike and u can see the other side of the island, overview of H3 and many more. nice family/ friendly hike..🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nanette, I covered Aiea Loop Trail in another video so I didn't put it here. But yes, a very fun family friendly hike!:)

[@BlackBusyBody]

Me and my mom wanna hike in a couple days while we are here on Oahu. So I’m so glad I came across your channel! This is great content!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Danah for watching this channel! Glad this can help with hikes for you and your Mom. Enjoy!🤙

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

Hike from schofield barracks to the top of kolekole pass and walk down the kolekole pass road through the navy ammo base on the other side to nanakuli.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Roadrunner! Shame on me, I still haven't done that hike yet at the top of Kolekole pass. It's on the list 🤙👍🚶‍♂️

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

@@SeanKaleponi there may be Marine sentries at the top of kolekole pass if that ammo base is still there. If so you’ll need a military base sticker and military ID card to get through. I think you may get on the schofield base if you can get a visitors pass. Just say you’re visiting someone on base. There’s another good hike at the top of aiea heights road, aiea state park.

[@hremaddox]

Liked and subscribed. I've been dreaming of Hawaii my entire life and am finally going in March for my 53rd birthday! We are staying in waikiki

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Heather!! Soo awesome you get to come to Hawaii in March. And your birthday is coming up soon!:) Enjoy when your here and Mahalo for liking and subscribing 🤙😁

[@bilguana11]

It's been decades, but I recall the Manoa Falls Trail as much rougher with roots, rocks and mud. In 1976, I didn't know any better, so I climbed up the outside of Diamond Head Crater - not advised.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Bill!! Mahalo for watching and I like hearing old school storied of our hiking trails!:) didn't know you can go from Manoa to Diamond Head. But you survived!:)🤙👏

[@bilguana11]

@@SeanKaleponi The Diamond Head climb was somewhere around Waikiki.

[@FoodFiend]

Right on Sean! Thanks for showing us all the easy hikes. I used to go to Manoa Falls often when I was younger but now I'm so lazy. 🤣

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha that makes both of us.🤣 Haven't been there since I was in my early 20s. It's really nice since it's reopened. Hope you get to go soon!🤙💯

[@lionmom6142]

I really enjoyed this video, I was really surprised! It's packed with great info and funny scenes. Makes me wanna go back to Hawaii already! You're so nice to everyone, I'd say hi to you if I'm lucky to bump into you. Thanks for all the tips!!!😁😁

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching! And yes, please come back and visit some of these hikes. Please do say hi!! I appreciate your constant support. Aloha!🤙💯

[@sebsgarcia77]

This video is awesome and I love those hikes.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sebs! Yes, all hikes are awesome and totally doable for all ages!:) Mahalo🤙👍

[@KerryfromPauoa]

Thanks for Showing us Manoa Falls, so improved since I last been.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Kerry for watching. They redid the Manoa Falls during the closure and looks good. Aloha!:)

[@hawaiian1234]

Mahalo Sean for doing this hiking video! I feel like the others only do voiceovers and show clips of the hike. It feels like I'm there and that you're guiding me the whole time! 👍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! I've watched a couple videos with voiceovers and thats cool too. Just thought I take everyone with me like you said I appreciate you watching. Mahalo!🤙

[@michaelm.1807]

Another GREAT VIDEO!!!! I get addicted to the drum music 🥁. 😃😄😁😆😎👋🤞✌👌🤙👍☝👏🙏

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Mike for watching. Glad you like the music too!! Aloha🤙👍

[@LifeOfBD]

Man oh man! Wish I seen this before visiting hawaii! Next time bro! hhaha

[@SeanKaleponi]

Next time for sure! We'll go on one of these hikes bro! Mahalo for watching!🤙

[@russelllumaban354]

Awesome! Gonna have to try that Manoa hike!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Cool. Please let me know how you like the Manoa Falls when you go. Aloha🤙

[@KhrisVideoDiaires]

As a local who doesn't know any good spots, thank you for your hiking vids haha!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Khristlyne for watching. Hope you get to enjoy these hikes!🤙👍

[@dustinmiller2775]

Whales at Mokuleia regularly! 🙂🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Dustin! I gotta go to Mokuleia now!🐋🐳

[@clavesseptem7223]

This is neat. :) It makes my blind tail want to try navigating these.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Claves for watching. Hope this video helps navigate these trails! Aloha🤙

[@GrantUchida]

hey bro! nice meeting you at rainbows drive in today! you got some cool content!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hey Grant. It was a joy meeting you at Raimbows as well! Mahalo for watching!:)

[@khamphousayavong9525]

How’z it Bruddah Sean🤙🏽 I’m so happy to have found your KZbin Channel! I’m a local girl from O’ahu and I was raised on the island all my life. My home was Palolo & Kaimuki. I’m in the Military so I have not been home so watching your videos make me stay connected to island & it’s beautiful nature. I definitely will be back home again one day. Keep doing more great videos!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Khampou! I appreciate your supportive words and glad you can find some comfort being away from Home watching this channel! Oh I had the best basketball games in Palolo and Kaimuki area. Hope you come back home soon and thanks for serving our Country! Take care!🤙

[@dawnodunc]

Hi, thoughts on using Uber to get to sites on Oahu vs rent car? Or should we try with tour guide? Looking Diamond Head, Manao Falls, and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Dawn!! Oh please stay away from tours if possible. I have a collab with my friend Jaycation on his channel about tips here. Please check out that video. And renting a car is better. Cheaper than Uber and it's not a bug island so not too hard to navigate. Hope this helps👍🤙

[@reecsayz151]

You're so entertaining!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha ReeC!:) Haha I try my best. Mahalo🤙💯👍😂

[@erinyoung2405]

Thanks for at the video!! Do you need to wear a visit at Waimea Valley waterfall??

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Erin for watching!! From the last time I checked, it's mandatory to wear a vest in the Waimea Waterfall. 👍🌈🤙

[@tandalat]

We'll be visiting Oahu in 2 weeks and your clip is greatly beneficial to us. We've been to Hawaii (and a few places in this clip) several times but this coming trip will be with the little ones. As an avid traveller, I love your channel! Hope we'll meet somewhere in Vietnam when you and Nhi do a North-South trip :D. From my screen name, you might've guessed I'm originally from Dalat. Mahalo, Sean!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!!! Thanks for watching our channel!! Nhi says hi and she plans on us visiting Dalat in the future!! I appreciate your kind words and glad these videos help. Enjoy Oahu when you visit!! Aloha!🤙💯

[@birdman5223]

Good styff Sean👍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Birdman for watching 🤙👍

[@mafox5]

Thank you so very, very much for telling about parking and how much parking cost and or hiking cost at each hike. 😘 did you do this for Kauai too?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching this video!:) enjoy the hikes, and no Kauai yet. But when I go, I'll make a video . Aloha🤙👍

[@HansonBros41]

Awesome!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Dolly🤙♥️

[@AimeeCVaj]

Native = hiking in flip flops. That's hard core!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha A.C! Kind of hardcore! I've seen others do it barefoot so hats off to them! Mahalo for watching!:)🤙👍🚶‍♂️⛰️

[@teinetoa0416]

You are hilarious. The guy walking by you on the trail asked if you had a handle (your KZbin or IG name) and you said we can handle it 😂 cracked me up.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Teine!!! Hahaha I didn't even know he said that. Lol. I have a handle and I can handle the hike:) lol

[@dsfkbarbosa2384]

Great video. For monoa falls do I pay at a parking meter or cash?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Dsf! Mahalo for watching and I think you pay cash with the guy placed right in front of the parking!:) but it's been a while since I've been to Manoa Falls🤙👍

[@gingerweiland7925]

Manoa Falls is easy if you are young and healthy. It is difficult if you have bad knees, heart failure (I do),and are elderly. It is very steep and slippery- take a stick to keep you from sliding. Makapuu is slightly steep as well and parking is VERY hard to find.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ginger. I think Ho'omaluhia Gardens and Kawainui Marsh Trail might be better. More simple walks instead without any sort of incline. Hope you are okay. Mahalo for watching🤙👍

[@jairuscaneso-solmirin3528]

Q:What’s your handle? A: Can hando 🤣🤣🤣 Cheeee 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 great video braddah hahaha

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahaha Jarius! Yeah, I didn't realize what I said until after watching the video. But I can handle. Lol. Mahalo for watching👍🤙

[@rolijoyguting1533]

Beautiful😊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo!:)🤙👍

[@Liliandkai]

Great Video and recording, we know how much work it is🙈☺️ The area looks really amazing! We also use every opportunity to shoot new videos outdoor for YT, there is simply nothing better than being outside ☺️ best regards👋🏻 Lilia & Kai

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Lilia and Kai! That was very thoughtful words and I appreciate your support. Yes, it was a lot of work but my wife and I love it. And Def rather shoot outdoors than inside. So much beauty outthere. Gonna check out your channel. Aloha🤙💯

[@ar95la]

Very great video!! Definitely doing these hikes. Where were you at the beginning of the video?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ash!! Enjoy these hikes! And.. I was at the Waimea Falls in the beginning. They have old Hawaiian huts on display too!:)

[@keoniable]

Awesome channel bro. I went to school with you 🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! Cool, what's your name bro? Mahalo for watching.

[@keoniable]

@@SeanKaleponi John Andrade

[@SeanKaleponi]

@@keoniable cool John. I remember you. Hope all is well bro🤙

[@LeekeyBokin6595]

Lmk when the city light video upload aha i see him at the city like he's very cool guy

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahaha I'll let you know. Or.. you can hit that notification bell too!! Mahalo. Nice meeting you bro!🤙

[@raiderfrankdatank]

I knew you guys still lived in those huts

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahaha. Thanks to IG and YT, The perspective changed on us living in 🛖 😆

[@benh3427]

Yes we do,unless you have a million dollars to buy a house 😃

[@Artari]

Aloha...just found your channel....you Crack me up

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Artari! I try to be. Lol. Mahalo for watching🤙

[@miatanada]

I actually needed this info for Jan's trip!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Glad this video helps Mia! Aloha!🤙💯

[@mrjoker221]

I have a question- what can you take to the beach? Tents or pop ups? Do i pack beach towels that takes up a lot of space. Help lol!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Not sure about Pop Up Tents. Takes a lot of space. Beach chairs.. towels is good🤙👍

[@P1ea5eho1d]

I'm planning a vacation to Oahu! Is it safe to wear a Rolex around the Island and while hiking? I'm from LA and it's not a good time to wear any watch right now.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha A M! Mahalo for watching. I wouldn't wear a Rolex on hiking and I would leave it in the safe. Hikes are rather safe here but just like anywhere, danger can always happen. Enjoy Oahu🤙👍🌈

[@P1ea5eho1d]

@@SeanKaleponi thank you for the reply! Would wearing it out and about in the city be fine?

[@toddbloxham6041]

Barbers point lighthouse

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Todd! I like that hike too:)

[@SkittlefabzSRT4]

LETS MEET UP AND COLLABORATE BUD. I am trying to go exploring this weekend

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Skittle!! Enjoy your time here hiking. I am island hoping at the moment!:)🤙👍

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

As i recall, that Manoa Falls trail was the most hot and humid hike of my life. It was pretty, but man, it was miserable!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jimbo, oh no. Some days, the weather is good, some other days is not. But yes, a pretty hike. Mahalo for watching!🤙

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

@@SeanKaleponi thanks for all of the videos! The wife and I are coming for Christmas. I'll probably have your videos memorized by then! lol I hope you'll do a video about businesses that are open on Christmas and Christmas Eve and what cool things we might expect over that week. Thank you so much!

[@yojimbo_2000]

Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail is paved but there is basically no shade. Also parts of it a steep. We saw may people stop halfway and then turnaround. Not good for small children.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Maybe the sun is hotter now than when I was growing up. Kids weren't allowed to stop with their parents back then. We also drank out of the water hoses too so maybe a diff Era. Mahalo for watching🤙👍💯

[@EileenSaito]

You forgot my AIEA TRAIL.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aiea Trail is in our 10 Hikes video 🤙

[@Memoriesngot]

Where is the place at beginning of your videos ?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Pierre! That place is at Waimea Falls! They have history lessons there too!:)🤙

[@refresh77]

If I'm military stationed in Hawaii, do I pay the diamond head visitor fee? Hanauma Bay doesn't count military personnel stationed in Hawaii as residents unless they have Hawaiian IDs. Is it same with diamond head?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha refresh! Not 100 percent sure. But I believe Military and Hawaii residents get a discounted rate almost anywhere. As long as you have a Military ID.

[@lindacho9983]

Thank you and I didn't enjoy this video. I can't wait to see more!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Linda! I appreciate you watching this channel. More vids to come:)🌈🤙👍

[@opaltent1]

Aloha e Sean! You've got some pretty cool videos. A suggestion: Please pronounce the inoa Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian names) correctly. Many locals have a pidgin way of pronouncing Hawaiian names. You tend to pronounce the 'e' as 'ee' when it should be pronounced broadly like 'eh'. Diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahakō should also be pronounced because the meaning of the word can drastically change if not pronounced correctly. (Itʻs not as difficult as tonal languages, such as Mandarin, so no worries!) The thing is, is that in order to respect and perpetuate our native Hawaiian culture - and ask visitors to do the same - we need to at least pronounce our toponyms correctly. Also, please donʻt expose the few remaining secrets spots us true kamaʻāina have. Itʻs frustrating and damaging that exposure on the internet has led to a lot of overtourism, especially in residential areas. Locals struggle to buy homes here and when they do, they donʻt want to end up on KZbin so that a bunch of hikers can traipse through their backyards. Itʻs all about respect. Mahalo piha me ka haʻahaʻa.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Opal for your suggestions. I really want more Hawaiians to come out with YT videos on how to say proper Hawaiian words. I look for those videos too and... I honestly didn't think any of these videos ppl would watch so I was surprised when ppl did watch them. I thought I would just try to make videos and hope it gets a couple hundred views. Also, did you watch my "5 Things Not To Do In Hawaii" video? I was kind of suprised that more locals didn't share it. It's my most meaningful video without hardly any views. I really thought more locals would share it and appreciated it but was told it wasn't meaningful. So yes, I appreciate your suggestions!🤙

[@С.М.Скоробагатский]

🌴🌲⛰️🌊

[@SeanKaleponi]

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[@TheReggie1970]

Mexico has better waterfalls then hawaii

[@SeanKaleponi]

Chicken Itza!!!🤙

[@jhash9554]

Honestly I think it’s a disservice to the local people and the local hiking spots to expose them to tourists who will just destroy the beauty of it all. I used to hike diamond head all by myself and there was no one up there but me and a few locals. There wasn’t a stair in site to make it easier for morons to make it easier to ascend the crater. The stairwell on the windward side is illegal to hike and the sooner they remove them the better. I used to live in Maunawili and took the trails up to the waterfall and hiked the underbrush for years. Now the tourists have ruined the trails and trespassed on private property and trashed everything. Sad

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha J Hash, I get what you're saying. But at the same time, a lot of natives marry people who aren't originally from Hawaii, which is why it's impossible to find full Hawaiians now. And that makes sense, I mean.. I had a Hawaiian guy telling me he rather marry someone that doesn't look like his sister and I noticed a lot of the beautiful Hawaiian woman, don't marry Hawaiian men. Which is fine, but we prefer to see people outside of our native culture too so overall, we welcome foreigners but to a certain extent. Heck, even my 5 Things Not To Do In Hawaii was not well received by many locals which I found shocking.