A lost location in Honolulu, China Walls
I can’t make any guarantees for your Hawaii vacation, but from my own experiences, the sunsets view from China Walls always seem to be exponentially more amazing than from anywhere else on Oahu. Obviously, that’s a completely subjective opinion; but try it for yourself and see if you don’t agree. This location seems to be better than anywhere else for watching a sunset in Hawaii. It’s a mystery… a glorious mystery of nature.
China Walls Adventure
Even though there’s not a grain of sand to be found, you can hang-out at China Walls like you would for a day on the beach. Just lay out your towels or mats on any flat surface – as far from the water’s edge as possible. Don’t get suckered into laying everything out on the most obvious flat area near the water. If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll get washed away by a stray wave.
If you’re very adept in the ocean (meaning you can swim well, tread water for as long as you need to, and handle yourself without panicking while waves try to thrash you on the rocks)… and if you’re able to climb wet, slippery rocks quickly… China Walls is a fun place to jump off the rocks and go for a swim. The jump itself is only approximately three meters/10 feet (like the high diving board at most swimming pools).
Climbing out of the Water at China Walls
Then once you’re in the water, you can swim out past where the waves are breaking for some beautiful snorkeling. If you have a bodyboard or surfboard, you could also give wave-riding a try. It’s tricky because you have to catch the wave within one or two meters of the rock wall and then ride parallel to the rocks with only a slight turn to the left (see photo at bottom of this page). Nevertheless, it’s fun (if you know what you’re doing).
