Forgotten Places - Pali Lookout, Hawaii - The View Above Hawaii

The Pali Lookout on Oahu is a favorite of my Hawaii Attractions. The Scenery from atop one of the highest places on Oahu is simply amazing. I first saw this park a few days after I moved to Hawaii, and it quickly became a place that simply cannot be forgotten once viewed.

The Lookout is surrounded by amazing scenery and plant life. The trees are shaped in unique ways and the flowers and plants seem to jump out from the lush green foliage.

Pali Lookout has its ties back to ancient Hawaii. It was the site of a bloody battle between the original people of Oahu and the soon to be King Kamehameha I. The site is on the Koolau Mountain Range, and sits atop a 985-foot cliff.

The main reason this site is a favorite Hawaii attraction to many is because of two things.

• The amazing panoramic views of the Windward coast of Oahu
• The powerful trade winds that blow constantly

The winds atop the mountain are powerful and will sweep anything away, including you. Visitors routinely loose glasses, hats, and clothing atop this Hawaii Attraction.

This Hawaii Attraction has some features that are important to know.

• Location is just above Honolulu and Waikiki on the "Pali Highway" (google map it)
• Admittance is FREE
• Parking is limited and make sure not to leave valuables in the car. The parking lot is not visible from the site.
• Make sure to venture down the path to explore the old road
• This is not a day long venture, so it can be added to any trip plan
• It's advisable to not wear a dress or have long hair un-restrained

Once down on the lower end of the lookout that you can take, you will get a different perspective on the views of the Pali Lookout. This trail follows along the route of the Old Pali Highway. There is a wide variety of plants along this trail and is worth a quick look. The old road was built before 1900 and runs into the mountain. While driving to this Hawaii Attraction make sure to venture into the tunnels making way to the other side of Hawaii.

Nuuanu Pali State Park is open daily (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A light jacket is recommended. Remove hats, caps or anything else that may be blown away by the winds. Take the H1 freeway (eastbound) from Waikiki, then take the Pali Highway, Route 61 via Nuuanu Pali Drive. Follow the signs to the lookout, a great Hawaii Attraction.

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