Halona Blowhole

The Halona Blowhole is a popular attraction and included in many sightseeing tours, especially circle-island tours, and tours covering the east and north shores of Oahu. Combine it with nearby attractions, such as a hike to Diamond Head or Koko Head Crater, or visit independently on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour. A platform at the lookout gives you a safe way to see the blowhole, while a path leads down to Halona Beach Cove.

• There’s no admission fee to access the Halona Blowhole.

• Don’t venture past the viewing platform; it can be extremely dangerous to stand right by the blowhole.

• The waters beneath the lookout are turbulent with strong currents and are therefore too dangerous for swimming.

• Wear sturdy shoes if visiting Halona Beach Cove, as the path to the beach is steep and rocky.

Halona Blowhole is located on the southeastern tip of Oahu, between Halona Beach Cove, and Sandy Beach Park, around 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Honolulu. You can reach it by car via routes H1 and 72, and there’s a dedicated parking lot. The Waikiki Trolley Blue Line also stops here, along with many sightseeing tours.

You can visit the Halona Blowhole year-round. To see it at its most active, plan your visit for when the tide and surf is up—you can check these online. Visit on a clear day to see the nearby islands of Molokai and Lanai. During whale season (December to April), look out for humpback whales in the water.

There are plenty of other attractions around the southeastern coast of Oahu. Hanauma Bay State Park is one of the area’s most popular attractions, and is home to a wide sandy beach and a nature reserve. Also nearby are Koko Crater, Koko Crater Botanical Garden, and the Makapu’u Lighthouse, Lookout, and Beach.