Honolulu，Hawaii 🌺｜Car-Free Travel Guide 6.0 – South Shore Edition

1️⃣8️⃣ Diamond Head State Monument Includes: Diamond Head Crater & Diamond Head Vista Point 🕒 Open daily 6 AM–6 PM (last entry at 4 PM) 🎟️ Tickets: Must book online one day in advance ❗ No on-site ticket sales. Walk-in: $5 per person | 3 and under free Drive-in: $10 per vehicle (parking) + $5 per person entry fee 💡 Allow ~3 hours for the round-trip hike to the summit 🥾—great for photos along the way! 💡 Arrive early to avoid crowds. We reached at 6:10 AM and there were already some people. 1️⃣9️⃣ Diamond Head Lighthouse 💡 Exterior photos only | Free 🕒 Open 24/7 2️⃣0️⃣ Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park 🕒 Daily 5 AM–10 PM 💡 Free 💡 Located next to Diamond Head Lighthouse. A quiet beach with beautiful sunset views 🌅—not recommended for swimming. 2️⃣1️⃣ Lanikai Beach Famous for its white sand and turquoise waters 🏖️—often ranked among the world’s top beaches! Super photogenic. 🕒 Open daily | Best visited during daylight 💡 Free 💡 The iconic Mokulua Islands lie just offshore 🏝️ ⚠️ Located in a residential area with no dedicated parking—limited free street parking (luck-based!). 💡 Restrooms available | No showers 2️⃣2️⃣ Kailua Beach Just 8 mins walk from Lanikai Beach 🚶‍♀️—more suitable for swimming and picnics. 🕒 Open daily | Best visited during daytime 💡 Free 💡 Large open free parking lot available �️ Restrooms, changing rooms, and outdoor showers 2️⃣3️⃣ Makapuʻu Beach Park A unique black volcanic rock-framed beach 📸—great for photos, especially along the Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail. 🕒 Open 24/7 💡 Free �️ Parking and restrooms available | No showers 2️⃣4️⃣ Sandy Beach Located 5 mins drive from Makapuʻu Beach 🚗—no Uber available; take the bus (~30 mins). 🕒 Open 24/7 💡 Free ❗️ For all these beaches: Uber is available to reach them, but return trips require taking the bus 🚌. #Honolulu#HawaiiTravel #OahuGuide #SouthShore #CarFreeHawaii 🌴📸