Lanai Lookout

My bf and I stopped to check this out on a whim after seeing that the Hanauma Bay parking lot was full. I’m glad we did!
We climbed over the small wall and scaled down to the bottom of the lookout easily in water shoes. There is some gravel you can easily slip on though. Walking around on the rocks at the bottom was pretty cool, and seeing the huge waves crash down was even more amazing! We even saw a few crabs walking around. Definitely be careful, as the tide is very strong here and you can be pulled down in an instant.
We were able to get some cool shots and then made our way back up to the parking lot easily. A cool (and underrated) lookout to check out and explore!

A nice lookout along the Kalanianaole Highway in Hawaii Kai. The parking lot is small and doesn’t get overly crowded. There are fabulous views of the rocks and ocean.
Be very careful if you choose to venture towards the bottom of the Lanai Lookout. It’s a fairly steep incline and you have to climb over a small wall at the parking lot. There is also loose gravel and rocks in some parts, making it slippery. But watching the waves crash against the rocks is impressive as it is.

One of the best lookouts in Oahu, Hawaii. We drove by this spot one time when were on our way to luau and decided to stop by the next day. It actually looks like the spitting caves, but you might want to walk down to see the beauty of the place. Highly recommended!

Previously on LOST …
This was on our list of locations they used for the television show Lost. The main characters went through this area on the way to the «Others“camp.
Parking came easy for us, but it was a very busy when we visited .
What a mind blowingly beautiful spot !!
The sun was out in full force and it was HOT
Since you have to climb over a small wall and walk down a fairly steep incline, it limited the amount of people to the more adventureous souls. They have warning signs posted. The ground had loose gravel in spots and was slippery .(Be careful going down)
We stood out there for as long as we could take the heat. I hated leaving this special place.
Watching the waves crash against the rocks & clouds flowing by was grounding, it reminded of the Bixby Bridge in Califiornia enroute to Big Sur.
I’d love to come back earlier in the day sometime and explore more.

It’s hard not to rate every lookout in Hawaii five stars. The ocean and scenery are just gorgeous. This small lookout was the first stop on our road trip up to North Shore via the east coast. Nice lava rock formations. Parking lot isn’t huge, but as with most scenic points, people rotate out pretty quickly so it won’t be a long wait. Stop by quickly and take a selfie!

Stumbled upon this lookout while driving around the North Shore. Great views of the ocean and beautiful rockscape. Small parking lot, just wait a few minutes and a spot will open up.

Amazing lookout that we accidentally came upon driving away from sea life.
There are parking and if not, waiting 2 – 5 minutes and you will get one. Not too crowded and not much to see.

You will get some nice pictures here at this cool spot. Worth the stop. There is a parking lot.

If you are over by the East side, this highway pull off is a must!
Observe the different layers of rock flowing under your feet, the light breeze off the water, just sit and relax here. Or if you are like me … you can go on a little adventure that you certainly won’t regret it.
Ready, set, go!
— Step one, park at the lookout. Don’t forget to lock up your belongings into your trunk. Rental vehicles are very distinguishable and are known to be a hot commodity there.
— Step two, call me crazy, but cross 72. Be very careful crossing this road.
— Step three, hop over the guard rail. From there follow the short, but steep path down towards the gully. Looking back towards the road, you will see a tunnel.
— Step four, curiosity has probably gotten to you by now. Turn on your phones flashlight and follow this manmade tunnel. If you are average height, duck your head!
At the end of the tunnel you will get a different view of the lookout, from the bottom and closer to the waves. You can climb up and sit on the shelves. Or climb down to check out the tide pools. Or just take a panorama of the scenery in front of you.
This is my favorite place on the island simply because it is so quiet and calming. Not many people know of the secret menehune fishing spot which is what makes it that more exciting.
*** Now with that all being said. Proceed with caution. Be very careful with your footing. Stay far away from the ridge. And be very aware of your surroundings and the waves. If it does not seem safe, please do not attempt it.
Just thought I should share my little piece of peace on the island.

Breathtaking view of the power of Mother Nature. Normally the waves are 3 – 5 feet and that’s scary when you’re fishing on the edge of Lana’i lookout called «Bamboo Ridge «. Today the waves were 15 + feet. And the ridge is getting slammed. Sadly already took someone’s life.

STOP!!! Before you go here or the blowhole scenic point and put all your stuff in the trunk. Do not have anything in your car. We had our window smashed and a bag, sunglasses, and money taken even though it was under seat. Two other cars next to ours had passenger side windows broken and lost purses, cash, ids, and camera bags. One tourist-​first day on island, had their Mustang rental car stolen. We were all away from the car for only 5 – 10 minutes. The police shared this happens all the time and dusk is usually when the thieves come.
Beautiful lookout just be smart and take your valuables with you. If you put them in the trunk do it before you get to lookout points so no one sees you.

This place is AWESOME! The rocks are sooo beautiful, and the wind feels lovely on your face. Not cold even on an overcast day.
The climb down and up is half the fun. There are a lot of handholds in the curvy rock. Be careful to use them in the loose gravel areas. Probably a bad idea to go down in flip flops because my dad did and slipped, dropping his iPhone in the process.
It looks like very minor turnout/​lookout, but I’m so glad we stopped to check it out!!!

I went to check out the sunrise and although it was a bit cloudy, it was a very nice view. Since I went early, it wasn’t packed with tourists or tourist buses. It was actually quite relaxing. So, if you’re planning to check this place out, I suggest going in the morning!

Awesome under highway tunnel to get near the ocean. Little scary but if u are careful it should be ok. Definitely don’t go at night!

Lanai Lookout is a great vantage point to stop off on your drive after visiting Haunama Bay. Enjoy the beautiful views and take some awesome photos.

A really nice break in the (short) drive from Honolulu to Waimanalo. Absolutely beautiful views of nature and the gorgeous blue water. This scenic lookout makes even tourists like myself respect and enjoy Hawaii for the true beauty it really is.

great look out, awesome lava rocks… sign says don’t go past wall… go past the wall its a lot better views.

Its a ferocious type of vestige of Mother Nature’s fury can be felt here at the Lanai Lookout. The quiet rumble of the ocean waves putter patter along the rugged shoreline of Oahu’s southeastern coast reminds us that we all live on an island and just being here is one of the many reasons why we are «lucky to live Hawaii.» I’ve been here several times, but the last time through the eyes of Unilocal,first time reviewing a tourist attraction that is thought to be just a passing scenic spot on the way to Sea Life Park Hawaii and Sandy Beach from Haunama Bay and Hawaii Kai.
The Lanai lookout is said to have great vantage points to see the island of Molokai on a real clear day. I don’t know if that’s really true, but I will take their word for it. The Lanai lookout is basically a small parking lot on the side of Hwy 72 aka Kalanianaole Hwy, passing Haunama Bay but before you hit Sand Beach. Here I was stopping by here after an uneventful day in Kalama Valley shopping center, hanging around and doing some hiking at the Koko Head Botanical Gardens. That was fun and soothing for sure. This place gets crowded, so best bet would be to catch the sunrise here. That must be an awesome site to see. The parking is very much limited, so get here early to secure a spot, or be left waiting for someone to leave.
If you are like me, I think the bus doesn’t come directly here, so you’re more than likely have to walk along the shoulder of the highway to get here. TheBus routes #22 and #23 come pretty close, but not close enough. And it can get dangerously scary when cars get too damn close to you for comfort. Been there! It’s quite nice to be able to venture out here and just hear the calming rumble of the ocean. I recommend coming here to see if you can catch a glimpse of Molokai. If you venture down to the beach below, do be careful, since there are dangers lurking if you aren’t careful. Wear covered shoes and keep a watchful eye of yourself and what you do. Never can tell when one wrong slip can make you headline news of the day. Stay safe.
The sunrise is gorgeous from this vantage point. There are plenty of photo opportunities here, so take advantage of them. Just sitting on the rocks and enjoying Mother Nature’s raw creations is amazing and soul soothing as anything I have ever done. Do yourself a favor and get down here. It’ll help with the stress and reconnect your mind back to nature. I guarantee it. Just bring water and sunscreen if you are going to be out there for more than 30 minutes. It gets narly hot during peak times.
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A scenic area between Hanauma Bay and Halona Blowhole, located across from the parking and entrance to Koko Head Shooting Range. On Kalaniana’olé Hwy (72), it is marked as a scenic point.
There are two signs: don’t leave your valuables in the car and don’t go past the rock wall as the rocks are sharp, the ground is slippery going down and the waves are definitely not calm, especially during the winter months. Guess what sign my family heeded (okay, my mom didn’t go down with us).
If you do go down, be careful. The lookout is loaded with lots of photo-​op opportunities. One perfect photo is to capture the rock face and the waves just about to hit the shore. The site itself was also used for a few episodes of Lost, see if you can spot which site belongs to what episode.
The ascent and decent make good exercise for the average couch potato.

For a little stop on the side of the road heading from Hawaii Kai to Waimanalo… this is a pretty awesome one.
Just as the first sign of light shows in the sky… as the rays of the sun start the pierce the clouds. You can be there waiting and watching the start of a new day. You can see fishermen on the rocks dodging the never seizing crash of waves. Over look the cliffs and caves of this southeastern shoreline. There are plenty of photo-​op spots to take your tourist friends or just to post on Unilocal.
Lots of parking… and of course amazing sunrises.