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“Much Better Places to Stop”

Mar 2023

Might be a good fishing spot as I saw someone doing this.

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Mike H

Phoenix, AZ2,016 contributions

Great Photo Opportunity

Feb 2020

Across the water from the pier is Rabbit Island. From places on the road you can see the pier and it has some great backdrops for photo ops. This is also the pier that was on Magnum PI where TC had his helicopter.

Written March 20, 2020

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getreal2me99

Honolulu, HI638 contributions

Quick visit

Jul 2019

This place is stunning for photographers lovers. Perfect for sunrise or golden hour. I never get tired visiting this place to take some pictures. I saw two Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles while taking my pictures. Good spot for fishing or just swimming too. Don’t have much parking space but I’m sure you can find one.

Written July 22, 2019

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bryanmantezoni

Houston, TX2,788 contributions

On the way back to Waikiki private area

Apr 2018 • Friends

This place had wonderful views from our car, clear waters and that amazing pier but when we tried to drive thru we discovered that it was some kind of government or university research place so no public entrance, it was good just to pass by and see the clear rough waters.

Written May 2, 2018

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TravelingSoccerLoon

Saint Paul, MN5,847 contributions

Much Better Places to Stop

Mar 2023 • Solo

I did stop here as I was intrigued by the pier and island just offshore. Might be a good fishing spot as I saw someone doing this. However, there are many beautiful spots along the southeast corner of Oahu but in retrospect, this was one of the least attractive places to stop. Just keep driving by to other better views.

Written December 21, 2023

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