We went on the "Best of the West" Wild Side snorkel trip and it was the highlight of our trip. Only 6 max passengers plus 2-3 crew make for a great personalized experience you won't long forget. The boat is beautiful and looked pretty new (you should see some of the run-down-looking boats some of the other companies use). The cost ...
I have been on the Wild side Specialty Tour excursions 3 times and each time I have seen a different kind of dolphin and lots of great sea turtles. On my March trip we saw several whales. I highly recommend the company. The crew is fabulous--you can tell they really enjoy their job.
We went to Electric beach and the homeless there broke into our car and stole our valuables. We talked to a few of the homeless out there and they all saw who did it, but couldnt rat their friends. I will never go back to that wretched place.
Waianae is different from Honolulu and Waikiki. No giant buildings, no crowded beaches. This part of the island is not for the tourists who are looking for the post card picture of Hawaii. Many people here are of a low socio economic level and also have the same problems as most poor areas. This includes a crystal meth problem. Although there are many people who seem to live at many of the local beaches, most are very nice and pleasant.