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Hawaiian Island Oahu Hanauma Bay

Hawaiian Island Oahu Hanauma Bay - Beaches in world (beachesinword.com)

[bhawnahawaii]

Celebrated end of 2022 with my favorite activity#snorkeling #hanauma #hanaumabay #oahu Happy New Year! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8TPw2OQBX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shelovesplants]

Some of the turtles I saw in hanauma bay in Oahu 🩷🙌🌊🏝🩷🐢

[youorme-producer]

the first of more recent songs i made, an introspective song about feeling stuck and consulting the worst possible person for answers, urself

[david6of7]

Hanauma Bay

Photography by David Velez

#davidvelez #david6of7 #photograph #originalcontent

#oahu #hanaumabay #nature #paradise

[oahuphotographers]

Best Kid-Friendly Beach Vacations for Your Next Trip in Oahu Hawaii

Oahu, nicknamed “The Gathering Place,” is a stunning island in Hawaii and a perfect destination for families with kids. Here are some of the best kid-friendly beaches for your next trip to Oahu, Hawaii: Waikiki Beach: This world-famous beach is a great choice for families with young children. The gentle waves, calm waters, and wide stretch of soft sand provide a perfect spot for building…

[freehawaii]

FREE HAWAI`I - FREE HANAUMA BAY

Starting on Saturday, Hanauma Bay access will change for Hawaii residents. Under the new policy announced by the city Department of Parks and Recreation, kama`aina may access the preserve for free with no reservation during regular hours — 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday. Previously, kama`aina could enter the park for free with no reservation until 9AM but still needed a walk-in ticket or online booking. 

Now, all that's needed is a valid photo ID. Visitors from out of state will still need to make a reservation.

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Travel - Oahu, Hawaii

Beautiful #Hawaii travel at #Oahu

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Interesting things do in Hanauma Bay

The place is more attractive for the beautiful scenery of Hanauma bay, the seaside location is very beautiful and you will not want to go home once you get caught up in the natural beauty. Hanauma Bay Snorkeling – Things you need to know.

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Masami Teraoka - Namiyo at Hanauma Bay (1985)

[tropic-havens]

Hanauma Bay on O'ahu, Hawai'i

[dearabby1990]

Chapter 47 Family Fun Day

The morning went off with a hitch having room service bring you breakfast in bed this morning was a blessing sent from the gods you weren’t ready to move from the bed yet & Eddie being the loving man he is suggesting you both just have breakfast in your room today since you’ll be doing so many activities. Both getting on your bathing suits & you tossing a Lita Ford shirt with the sleeves cut off overtop & a pair of your old black jeans cut off into shorts you both head out to the lobby to meet the group & your guide for the day. You can tell everyone’s overly excited seeing them all talk a mile a minute as you both approach hand in hand. “Hello everyone I assume this is the Munson group?” “Yes sir I’m Eddie & this is my wife Jamie it’s nice to meet you were really excited to get to take a look around it’s beautiful here” “why thank you & it’s nice to meet you all as well my name is Koa & I’ll be your guide for today we’re going to swim with some dolphins & I’m going to take you all snorkeling at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve our tour vehicle will be here in 30 minutes so if anyone has anything they need now would be a good time”. Dustin walks up to Koa “That’s a real interesting name sir mines Dustin does your name have any meaning behind it or is it a family name I think it sounds really cool kind of like a d&d character” you giggle knowing Dustin is going to have a million questions for this poor guy today “Yes actually most of my family members names have meanings behind them sometimes because we carry features of ancestry but my name in short term means warrior” “wow that’s so cool I wish we had names that meant something other then I sound like I need a good scrub or something some people like to make fun of me calling me dusty like dirty dusty not like my suzie poo she calls me dustybun but that’s out of endearment others do it out of spite” Koa nods his head “I totally understand when we visit other places people think our names are funny too but you don’t let them have that power over you just act like they’re not even there kill them with kindness I always say”. You & Eddie are grabbing a coffee & chatting off to the side “hey Ed’s you excited?” “Of course I am sweetheart” “good im glad I am too oh before I forget I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow for the first 2 3rds of the day it’s corroded coffin only activities I’m pregnant so there’s some activities I can’t do but that doesn’t mean I want you missing out because of it so you four are going parasailing tomorrow & waterskiing & I set up a reservation at this nice bar for you guys to have dinner & everything while you guys have fun doing that I’m going to take the kids & have a beach day I think they need a free day to just be wild & free & that way you guys can let loose & have a break” he smiles pulling you into his chest fingers playing in your hair kissing the crown of your head “you really are something thank you sweetheart you’re too good to us we don’t know what we did to deserve you” “ah don’t worry about it & I feel the same way about all of you ya know?” He hugs you a little tighter before taking your hand heading back over to everyone beings the very large van has pulled up & Koa is ready to go “Okay everyone let’s go have a good time”. Pulling up the scenery was absolutely breathtaking Koa guiding the group to get suited up letting you Eddie & Mike go first since Mike feels he’s always last you nudge your shoulder into his “you ready bud?” “Yeah totally” you chuckle & the three of you hop into the tank with Koa & the three dolphins caretakers you let Mike tryout going around on his dolphins back first watching his face have about 100 different expressions all at once had you & Eddie in a fit of laughter “come on wheeler you’re doing awesome” that’s when he started to loosen up smiling and laughing himself you’ve never seen him so carefree since you’ve met him he’s always been bit of a grump ass but now you see him fully let go having the time of his life. Next is Eddie his yanks him forward you watch his eyes shoot wide open “SHIT!”

You & Mike are having a ball watch Eddie freak out for the first few minutes before his finally calms down enough for him to actually enjoy it hearing him talking to it like it’s going to answer back was also extremely funny. Now it’s your turn it’s like the animal can sense your hesitancy it nudges it’s nose against the side of your face making a noise Koa laughs “she likes you” “I sure hope so for my sake” the boys chuckle before Mike & Eddie both start giving you a boost in confidence finally latching onto the side of your dolphin it’s like she knew you were fragile cargo taking her time gliding you around the tank you’ve never experienced anything this serene & beautiful. Once you’re finished the next group files in & Koa is busy helping them get adjusted so you three decided to head to the snack bar until they’re all finished. “I gotta run to the bathroom sweetheart I’ll be right back” “okay love” you & Mike take a seat at the table looking over the menu you peer up noticing he seems off again deciding to take the time alone to see what’s going on. “Hey Mike?.. you do know if you ever like need to talk to someone or vent I’m always here right?” His eyebrows pinch together as if he’s shocked you’re even noticing anything is wrong “uh thanks.. I’m just not that used to it I guess everyone at my house is always so busy with their own stuff that at times I feel I guess… invisible & me & El are having some issues & i tried to talk to her about it but she flipped out & we got into an argument right before we left” you nod listening to him spill his guts “you know tomorrow it’s just you three boys and me too we’re gonna have a beach day before we go home I promise that I’ll help you fix as much as I possibly can now as for El what are you guys even arguing about?” “Well the topic of college was brought up ever since we were kids me dustin will & Lucas always said we’d goto cal tech together El doesn’t want to ever go back to California but then I suggested we do long distance if she wanted to go follow her dreams elsewhere & it was like she was angry im not following her I guess… I love her a lot don’t get me wrong but this is my future too I just wanted her to understand am I wrong here women are very confusing no offense” you laugh “Mike were really not that complicated if you really pay attention & from what it sounds like I don’t think it’s that she wants you to not follow your dreams I think deep down she’s scared that you’ll drift apart from being away from each other. Maybe she’s afraid you’ll find someone new or forget about her. Even if you for sure know that’d never happen she’ll always feel that way she’s young & you guys are first loves. I love you two together but I also look at you like my brother & I won’t sugarcoat things most people don’t stay with their first loves. Yes there’s those couples that are rare & they’ve only ever loved one another but it’s not very common. I’m not telling you to leave her or explore options because your heart is where it is I just suggest whatever you do decide you have to make sure you yourself are 100% okay with your choice’s because if you’re not happy how can you make someone else happy you know? Does that make sense?” He thought for a moment “Yeah it does.. I’m just scared I guess” “and that’s normal Mike it truly is any big step in life is scary I was so afraid of letting Eddie in I shut him out at first. Imagine if I never let him in we wouldn’t even be here right now having this conversation” a beautiful woman comes to the table “hello my name is Leilani & I’ll be your server what can I get you two this fine afternoon?” “Ohh your name is so beautiful! & I’ll take a Virgin pina colada & a cola with cherries & Mike?” “Uh I’ll have what she’s having?” You giggle “and a sampler tray please” “thank you & okay can I get you anything else?” You scan over the menu one more time “I’ll try the musubi as well but I think that’s it for now” “very well I’ll put that right in for you & be right back with your drinks” “thank you so much Leilani“ “you’re most welcome mam”.

Eddie finally returns to the table “I ordered your soda love & got us a sampler tray” “sweet thanks princess” “you’re welcome” you smile Leilani approached with your drinks Mike grabs his straw looking nervously wondering if he’s gonna like it taking a small sip & then he lights up & starts really going for it. “You like that?” He nods not even taking himself away from the cup “yeah when we’d go on vacation with Gareth’s family when we were kids we’d get those at this seafood restaurant they were the best”. The food soon arrives at the table & you don’t know if it’s the baby or you but you feel like you haven’t eaten in days the three of you clearing every dish on the table but yet you still aren’t full. “Eds what time is it?” “Uh.. it’s quarter after 4 sweetheart why?” “Uhhh I’m thinking earlier dinner tonight baby isn’t full yet & neither am I” he chuckles shaking his head he looks so beautiful right now sun kissed skin freckles splayed like the worlds most beautiful set of stars hair blowing through the salty air & his beautiful caramel eyes pulling you in like a magnet before you know it your both nose to nose stealing kisses at the table “gross guys cut it out it’s like sitting watching my parents make out ICKY” you bust out laughing before getting up to go see if the others are ready to head to the next spot. Seeing Koa & the others all gathered by the dolphin experience entrance Dustin comes running up to you three “Hey guys that was so awesome & Lucas screamed like a girl & Jeff cried I wished I had a camcorder it was hilarious!” You’re all laughing as you load onto the bus heading to your last destination for the day before heading back to the resort for dinner & wind down for the night. Pulling up to the nature preserve you all see the most beautiful scenery a waterfall with the bluest water you’ve ever beautiful agriculture just the energy here is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Koa let’s you all know you’re going for a small hike & then back to the resort. You all walk in a group up a large hilltop & when you finally reach the very top Koa stops taking in a deep breath “this is one of my favorite places you can see the whole island from here” everyone staring in wonder at the site before them “thank you for bringing us here Koa its breathtaking I know if we do get to pick what our Heaven looks like when we go I want it to look just like this” Eddie pulls you close wrapping an arm around your shoulders “it really is gorgeous up here thank you for bringing us all on this vacation it really is gonna be one we’’lol never forget thank you sweetheart” blushing “you’re all very welcome nobody else id rather be here with well besides Wayne poor old man needs a vacation just as much then next one most definitely especially after the baby is born maybe we can rent an rv & do something?” He pulls you in tighter “id love that princess.. so??… what do you think we’re having a boy or girl?” It takes you a split second to answer “I’m happy as long as they are healthy I know that no matter what gender the baby may be that it’ll have the best dad & mom & aunts & uncles & grandpa ever. Why? Is there a preference you’re having?” “No not really I was just curious they say sometimes people just know I’m trying to figure it out but I got nothing yet. When’s you’re appointment again?” “Uh it’s like 4 days after we get home I figured we’d need time to adjust after getting back”. Heading down the hill back to the bus to head to the resort you all board & everybody falls asleep on the way back except for gareth who’s in protective brother mode watching over since everyone else is out like a light. Pulling into the front of the resort hotel gareth wake’s everyone up & you all pile out into the lobby “okay guys it’s 6:30 let’s all get changed we’ll meet back here in 30 minutes & head to dinner sound good?” Everyone agrees & goes to get changed meeting back exactly when you ask. “Okay Hawaiian BBQ tonight guys babies hungry so follow the trail on the left side of the lobby doors & its supposed to lead us right to it”.

You all get there & it’s just as beautiful as every other place you’ve eaten so far except this place is wall to wall flowers & it smells amazing between the floral arrangements & the food your senses are on overload. The boys see a bunch of pigs cooking on spits over large fires “that’s so cool I’ve never actually seen one of these in person before” Dustin being naturally curious & excited “it smells amazing too” Lucas chimes in “I’m starving” you & Mike say at the same exact time causing everyone to laugh “hello my name is Malia how can I help you this evening?” “Hello we have a reservation under Munson?” “Ah yes party of 8 right this way we have a section reserved just for you the hotel manager called ahead & let us know there were newlyweds on their way for a reservation so we went ahead & set a special spot for you all again my name is Malia & I’ll be your server this evening if you’ll follow me I’ll have you seated & take drink orders upon my return” you all follow behind to a small hall in the back inside is one large table with 8 chairs exactly with a set up that puts your wedding reception to shame. “Wow this looks amazing” Lucas staring down the whole room as you all begin to be seated. “Okay what can I get everyone to drink?” You speak up first “for the gentlemen tonight any bottle they’d like for the table I’d like a Virgin bay breeze please & boys do you guys want soda or?..” “I don’t know what Jamie is getting but I know she’s pregnant & can’t drink so we’ll try what she’s having” Lucas says & the boys seem fine with the decision “okay then a bottle for the gentleman & four virgin bay breezes” “okay boys the wife just handed me the drink menu what should we get fellas?” Scanning over they have no clue what to get you take it back from him giggling “I’ve got this now hun you look confused Malia they’ll take a bottle of your finest local rum thank you so much” “okay I’ll put that right in & be back with the dinner menus & specials for tonight” “thank you Malia” Jeff’s cheeks are so red someone definitely has a crush you poke Eddie getting him to catch on & you both chuckle. Malia comes back with everyone’s drinks the bottle for the guys & 4 glasses as well as the dinner menus. “Enjoy I’ll be back in 10 to take your orders” “thank you again”. You all decided to get a little bit of everything so you can all share & try it all Malia looks so happy with all that your ordering & upon taking our orders she informs us that tonight we only are being charged half the bill as a gift & free dessert which made the kids extremely happy this was definitely a meal you’ll never forget everything was absolutely delicious the presentation alone deserved an award you’re all so stuffed by the time your meal is through that you take dessert to go all making it easier for Malia by all getting the coconut cream lava cake & tipping her the half of the bill you saved her eyes popping in shock “Mrs this is too much I couldn’t” shaking her head so you take both of her hands “you can & you will you’re a delightful person & you’ve made my honeymoon something to remember so please take it & thank you for the amazing service” “thank you Mrs” “you can call me Jamie” “well thank you Jamie I appreciate this so much my son he’s been ill & this will help me pay for the medicine he needs god bless you” her eyes watering now making you emotional too you go into your bag & grab a pencil & paper “here is my number when I get home & if you ever need to vent you call me okay & send your son our love & prayers have a beautiful night Malia“ “you as well Jamie thank you so so much”. You all head back to the hotel you decided to go barefoot wanting to feel the sand for as long as possible before home called & you wouldn’t be able to. “Thanks for dinner & everything Jamie & Eddie we’re all beat & gonna hit the hay what time is everything tomorrow?” “You guys have to be ready by 11am & me & the boys are leaving for the beach by noon goodnight everyone” “yeah goodnight guys” you & Eddie waive heading to your room for much needed sleep.

[myshizukesa]

Hanauma Bay, Oahu Hawaii

[3xkj]

Hanauma Bay

Oahu , Hawaii

2023

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[theatomicpoweredsinger]

Elvis on location at Hanauma Bay in Oahu, Hawaii, for Paramount’s “Blue Hawaii” in April 1961.

[david6of7]

Hanauma Bay

Photography by David Velez

#davidvelez #david6of7 #photograph #originalcontent

#oahu #hanaumabay #nature #paradise