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The 3 places worth the trip
Places near Lā‘ie by type
All 263 places by distance →One day from Lā‘ie
5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm
82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Lā‘ie
- Kahana Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
- Mōliʻi Pondlake · 45 min
- Oʻahu Forest National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
- Waimea Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
- Sunset Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Lā‘ie
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Lā‘ie?
Laie Hawaii Temple (church, about 1 km), Kahana Bay (beach, about 13 km), Huilua Fishpond (lake, about 14 km), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Sunset Beach (beach, about 16 km), Waimea Bay (beach, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lā‘ie?
238 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 beaches & coast, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 parks, 22 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lā‘ie?
Kaipapaʻu Hill, about 4 km by road; Puʻuwaiahilahila (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Lā‘ie?
Temple Beach, about 1 km by road; Laniloa Beach (1 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Lā‘ie?
Start in Lā‘ie, visit Kahana Bay, then Mōliʻi Pond, then Oʻahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge, then Waimea Bay, then Sunset Beach, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

























