Panorama taken form the rocks at Kaena Point. This was about as far out onto the rocks as it was possible to go without being things becoming stupid. Surrounded by nothing lava and the Pacific Ocean, the picture shows views both down the Waianae Coast and along the North Shore of Oahu.

Kaena Point - Oahu visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Kaena Point' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Hawaii.

Kaena Point, in Kaena Point State Park, is the northwestern most part of Oahu in Hawaii. The point is made of ancient black lava and coral reefs. It is not uncommon to come across seals basking on the shoreline. The waters off Kaena Point are popular with divers in the summer as the reef here has a sharp 20 foot drop with numerous overhangs, caverns and Pukas large enough to hold several divers.

Also among the dunes at the base of the hills at Kaena Point is a protected albatross colony, and these massive, gliding birds are a common site. The area is remote, with access only by foot from parking either at Makua Beach on the Waianae Coast or near Ka'ena on the Northshore. Either way it is about a 3 mile walk to the point. Diving is only possible by boat, with the nearest launch site at Waianae Small Boat Harbor.

Swimming off the rocks is a dangerous activity due to strong currents. In the summer the waters can be quite calm, but during the winter months 15 foot surf pounds the shoreline and waves with 60-80 foot faces were reported at at Ka'ena Point in 1998.

Kaena Point State Park is at the northwest of Oahu, and accessed by the Farrington Highway from both the west and along the north. Gates to the park are about 7 miles north of Makaha on the Waianea Caost (west) and 8 miles west of Waialua on the northern shore.