Oahu Scenic Drive Guide
Farrington Highway on Oahu's West Shore follows the leeward coast from Ko Olina toward Waianae, Makaha, Yokohama Bay and Kaena Point, with beach parks, mountain views and remote coastal scenery.
The stretch of Farrington Highway on Oahu's west shore begins near Ko Olina and ends right before Kaena Point State Park begins. The two-lane road leads along the entire west shore. The most scenic stretch of the road is north of Makaha Beach Park until it dead ends. This area of the island is undeveloped. There are a few nice and empty sandy beaches here, backed by the Waianae Mountains and green valleys.
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Farrington Highway on Oahu's West Shore runs along the leeward coast from the Kapolei/Ko Olina side through Maili, Waianae and Makaha toward the Kaena Point access area. From Honolulu, take H-1 west, continue toward the Waianae Coast and follow Farrington Highway northwest. The map marker identifies a point on Farrington Highway near the Makua and Keaau Beach Park section of the west-side route.
This section of Farrington Highway follows Oahu's leeward coast from the Kapolei and Ko Olina side through Maili, Waianae and Makaha toward the Kaena Point access area.
No. Farrington Highway does not connect around Kaena Point. The west-side road ends near the Kaena Point access area, and the North Shore section is separate.
The drive passes several leeward beach areas, including Maili Beach Park, Pokai Bay Beach Park, Makaha Beach Park, Makua Beach and Yokohama Bay.
Yes, but it is best approached with respect for local communities. The route has ocean views, Waianae Mountain scenery, beach parks and remote coastal views near the road's end.
Check current Kaena Point access, road closures, beach park status, surf, weather and parking conditions before going. Do not bypass gates or enter closed areas.
