The Windward Field Guide

One local playbook a week: the paddles, hikes, gardens and beach days that make the windward side home, written up with the details that actually matter, where to launch, what it costs, what to look out for. New story every week, from the Windward Weekly team.

Illustration of kayakers paddling toward the Mokulua Islands

Kayaking to the Mokulua Islands

The route past Flat Island, the $3 landing permit, the Monday-to-Saturday rule, and why the paddle home is the part to plan around.

Coming Up

Lanikai Pillbox at Sunrise

Parking, timing, and trail etiquette for Kailua's most famous dawn patrol.

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden

The free 400-acre garden under the Koʻolau cliffs, and how to spend a slow morning there.

Kailua Beach Parking, Solved

Every lot, when each one fills, and the local order to try them in.

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