Best Oahu hikes with strollers

ALOHA!

There are tons of hikes on Oahu, but most of them aren’t exactly stroller-friendly.

But there are 2 popular trails that are stroller-friendly Oahu hikes when you have young kids:

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail on the east side of Oahu
Waimea Falls Trail on the North Shore

These are both paved trails, and each of them is a worthy trail for their own reasons.

And then 2 more walking paths that can be a nice beachfront walk with a stroller in Waikiki:

Far west side of Waikiki by Hilton Hawaiian Village
Far east side of Waikiki by Kapiolani Park

What makes a travel-friendly stroller?

So, what are some good Oahu hikes to do with strollers?

Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail

If you’re looking to give yourself a workout while getting stunning coastal views, the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail is a hike worth considering!

This out-and-back paved trail on the east side of Oahu is pretty much all uphill to reach the end point of the trail. This incline isn’t too bad, but after continually pushing the stroller up the hill, you’ll probably start to feel it! But you just may forget about all the work you’re putting in, because you will also see the ocean pretty much the entire time. There are also plenty of easy stops you can make along the way.

This is also a perfect hiking trail if you’ll be on Oahu during whale season. It’s one of the best spots for a chance at whale sightings on Oahu for free without going on a tour. There are even free binoculars along the trail to help you spot them. But you might want to take your own binoculars anyway!

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Waimea Falls Trail

If you’re looking for a hiking trail that’s stroller-friendly with a waterfall sighting, then the Waimea Falls Trail is a hike worth considering.

This is another out-and-back paved trail. These Oahu waterfalls are on the North Shore, so if you’re interested in other things to do on the North Shore, it can be a perfect addition to your itinerary. This hike is located within the Waimea Valley park, for which there is an entrance fee. You’ll find more things to do at Waimea Valley, including exploring a vast variety of plants and flowers.

If you wander into the areas of the botanical gardens, it won’t always be a paved path. But it’s nothing too treacherous, so it likely won’t be too bumpy of a ride for a kid in the stroller or too bad for the wheels.

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Stroller-friendly walking paths in Waikiki

Much of Waikiki Beach is lined with sidewalks, so really you could go for a stroller walk in any part of Waikiki.

But 2 specific areas of Waikiki you may further consider are both ends of Waikiki Beach.

Waikiki Travel Guide:

West side of Waikiki by Hilton Hawaiian Village

There’s a boardwalk that starts at the Hilton Hawaiian Village that makes for a nice walk right alongside the beach. This is a popular path for morning exercise for walkers and runners.

East side of Waikiki by Kapiolani Park

On the other end, right by one of the best spots for snorkeling in Waikiki, you’ll find another walking path that makes for a nice stroller walk. This path runs right alongside the ocean in some parts, and then in some parts there’s a beach that separates the ocean and sidewalk.

This path isn’t directly next to Kapiolani Park, but the park makes for easy reference on a Waikiki map. Find the park, and then ocean side is the walking path!

Whale watching on Oahu at Makapuu Lighthouse Trail!

HAPPY STROLLER-HIKING IN OAHU WITH KIDS!

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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!

Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
Water shoes
Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
lightweight travel towel:
- turkish towel
walking sandals:
- teva sandals for women
- teva sandals for men

I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.

Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.

There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.

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- What to wear hiking
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