You have just under two months to look for whales in Hawaii’s waters! There will likely be close to 2,000 whale spottings from Maui just for this month of February — a record in Maui’s history. While Maui remains the island where whales can be spotted frequently, there are three spots in Oahu that are particularly good places to get a glimpse of these majestic sea creatures. You can easily make a day of each one by doing the following:

1. The Ko’olina coast offers a variety of boat tours for whale watching. Prices range from $50-$100/person for a day.

2. For just $1, you can hike up to Diamond Head peak, with a great view over the southeastern shores. Bring a picnic lunch (and binoculars) and spend a few hours relaxing atop Oahu’s most famous crater.

3. Walk to the Makapu’u Lighthouse, a perfect place to spot whales. Sometimes, the whales breech close to the cliff side, and you can get a really good look at them.