Looking for a great place to park yourself and a friend — and watch the glorious whales breach and blow? Try these top spots:

1. Halona Blowhole Lookout (south shore)
2. Mokapu Point (Marine Corps Base Hawaii)
3. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse (south shore)
4. Ka'ena Point (Leeward side)
5. Hanauma Bay (south shore)
6. Shark's Cove/ Pupukea Beach Park (North Shore side)
7. Ka'ena Point (North Shore side)
8. Turtle Bay Resort beaches (North Shore)
9. Lanikai — Wailea Point (East side)
10. Makua Cave

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