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2021-10-11 16 10 50 View northeast from the Hālona Blowhole Lookout towards Sandy Beach in East Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii📷 Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hālona Blowhole

Honolulu, HI

Nature

A lava tube in the sea cliff that shoots spray skyward when swells run, at a lookout on Kalanianaʻole Highway. Whales pass in winter; the small car park turns over quickly.

Nearest town
Honolulu, HI
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
21.2826, -157.6770

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Hālona Blowhole?

Hālona Blowhole is in Honolulu, HI, at GPS 21.2826, -157.6770. It is about 35 mi from Haleiwa.

Can you camp near Hālona Blowhole?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Waimanalo beach park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hālona Blowhole?

Hālona Blowhole is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oʻahu circle: Diamond Head to the North Shore.

What is there to see near Hālona Blowhole?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (1 mi), Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail (2 mi), Diamond Head State Monument (8 mi) and ʻIolani Palace (12 mi).

When is the best time to visit Hālona Blowhole?

The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)