Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole lookout point is a few miles away from the Lanai lookout point. The blowhole is formed by the rock formation that spews water out of the blowhole, looking like a water fountain. Being a marvelous sight, it is a big tourist spot in Hawaii. Never climb down the rocks to go close to the Halona blowhole. It is said that Halona is one of the most dangerous currents in the world and there have been several deaths when people went close to the blowhole.

During winter (Oct to March), this is a good spot to see humpback whales as they leave the North Pacific, but we did not see the whales.

This place is also a look out of the gorgeous Sandy beach.

On the right side of the Halona blowhole lookout point is the Halona Beach Cove. It became popular in the movie "From Here to Eternity," hence it is also called the "Eternity Beach". We hiked down the rocks to get there and saw people swimming, snorkeling and fishing in the Eternity beach.

Halona Beach Cove

 

Sandy Beach

Lana'i Lookou

A little over a half-mile past Hanauma Bay as you head toward Makapuu Point, you'll see a turnout on the ocean side with some fine views of the coastline. In winter, you'll have an opportunity to see storm-generated waves crashing against lava cliffs. This is also a popular place for winter whale-watching so bring your binoculars, some sunscreen, and a picnic lunch and join the small crowd scanning for telltale white spouts of water only a few hundred yards away. On clear days, you should be able to see the islands of Molokai and Lanai off in the distance, hence the name.

Address: Kalanianaole Hwy., just past Hanauma Bay, Koko Head, HI, 96825