Best places: Wildlife refuges in Honolulu County, United States

Oceanfront refuge featuring seabirds, spinner dolphins & other wildlife, plus a 1913 lighthouse.

👍👍 Nice area for bird watching. The parking lot is ample and the wooden paths are very well maintained with a lot of signage. Not many people frequent this lovely spot. Beach access from several spots along the walking path. Nice place to watch the sunset or look for turtles in the waves. Highly recomm...

Observation points, interpretive signs, hiking trails & kayaking in a tranquil nature preserve.

👍👍 My favorite trail in Maui! It’s a short 3 mile loop trail along the beach and backside of what was a dairy farm. We were the only people there, so it was very peaceful. There are many burial sites so be extra respectful of the land. If you aren’t local, don’t climb or go past points stated on the pl...

👍👍 Beautiful spot to watch for turtles! When we went at sunset most of the turtles were already in the water but it was still possible to spot them. A beautiful place for a quick stop or a picnic nonetheless!

👍👍 What an unexpected and delightful stop - it was one of our first beaches during our Maui visit. The part of the refuge we visited is on a isthmus spanning a series of tidal ponds just inland from the ocean. The birding was impressive, but the beach was magnificent. It is a protected shoreline - i...

This natural area situated amid coastal wetlands provides a habitat for various indigenous birds.

👍👍 Stumbled upon this spot while driving around. The staff is very helpful & the kids liked both the center & the trails. There is a beautiful mural to see as well by the parking lot at the start of the pools.