Spitting Caves | East O'ahu

Last month, I showed you China Walls...a place in Hawaii where you can cliff jump into the ocean. This month, we've graduated to Spitting Caves, a 60+ foot jump over, well...a spitting cave! Thrill seekers dive right at the mouth of the cave, timing it so that they don't get sucked into the cave or swept out to sea by the powerful current.

On this day, we were lucky enough to see someone jump. While he jumped from the rock off to the side, it was still exciting to see.

view of the cave, right in the center.

entrance, and emergency response location.

beautiful place to watch the sunset.

Would you jump off this 60ft cliff?

What's the most adventurous thing you've done?

see my periscope video of spitting caves:

(re: quality/format: this video was originally recorded in periscope and transferred to youtube; some parts may appear upside down)

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must see: yes, if in the area

parking: street parking in neighborhood

approximate time needed: 30 minutes to take in the view; longer if you plan to jump

good for kids: no

what to bring: sunscreen, camera, gopro

tip 1: if in doubt, don't jump. you must be a good swimmer. read reviews and talk to others before jumping as it is very dangerous. many have lost their lives here...do not underestimate the power of the ocean.

tip 2: pack a small cooler and stay for the sunset.

what to do after: ice cream at bubbies or grab dinner at outback steakhouse.

7 Lumahai Place | Honolulu, HI | 96825

Paradise Cove Luau | Kapolei, O'ahu

Want to experience Hawaiian culture, enjoy good food and drink, all with a beautiful backdrop? Visit one of our luau for the ultimate experience.

I had a chance to visit Paradise Cove Luau recently and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. While I missed the hukilau and other pre-activities (due to traffic!), I made it just in time for this beautiful sunset. With cocktail in hand, we took in this view of the west side before heading to the buffet.

delicious food + drink.

on the plate: fish, kalua pork, salad, pasta, taro roll, lomi salmon & rice. 

in the glass: chi chi (pina colada w/vodka instead of rum)

the beautiful grounds.

Have you experienced a luau?

What was your favorite part?

See my periscopes of Paradise Cove Luau:

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must see: yes

entrance fee: currently starting at $85

parking: yes, free

good for kids: yes

approximate time needed: 3 hours

suggested items to bring: camera

what to do before: check out our water park, Wet n Wild, or swim with (but do not touch!) the turtles at Ko Olina Resort Lagoons

92-1089 Alii Nui Drive | Kapolei, Oahu | 96707

Lanikai Beach | Kailua, O'ahu

Looking for that powdery white sand beach? Lanikai is where it's at. Take the drive to the always-lush windward side, and you'll be treated to half a mile of beautiful white sand beach. The generally calm water makes it a great place for water activities like stand up paddling or kayaking. Be aware, though, that there aren't any public facilities like bathrooms or showers here. And always remember...keep the beaches beautiful by packing out what you packed in.

the drive.

beach access.

view of Na Mokulua, or "The Moks".

do you like powdery white sand?

see my periscope videos of lanikai beach on katch. also a drive thru kailua town here.

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parking: street parking

bathrooms/showers: no (nearest at kailua beach)

good for kids: yes

concession: no

activities: swim, stand up paddle, kayak

tip 1: be mindful when parking in the residential areas.

tip 2: you can kayak or paddle out to the mokulua islands. there are a few rental places in the area (kailua beach adventures and twogood kayaks to name a couple).

what to do before: lanikai pillbox hike

what to do after: shave ice at island snow (where president obama gets his shave ice) or grab a burger at teddy's bigger burgers. there on a thursday? check out the kailua farmer's market from 5-7:30 pm.

Kailua, HI | 96734