Different things to do in Oahu (4 local spots you can't miss)
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- This weekend we explored some different things to do in Oahu. We explored some off-the-beaten-path places that should be on your radar when exploring the island. We first visited the KCC Farmers Market in order to grab some premium Ka'u Coffee and a breakfast snack. Then, we went to our new favorite swimming spot on the island- China Walls! Afterwards, we road-tripped the southeastern part of Oahu and stopped at Halona Cove and Makapu'u. Instead of hiking to the lighthouse, we took a different path out to Pele's chair and Alan Davis Beach! This local beach was clear and calm! We hope this video gives you a few ideas for your next adventure on Oahu.
*China Walls can be extremely dangerous during high surf! Be careful if you do decide to venture here.
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00:56 KCC Farmers Market
03:40 China Walls
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07:04 Poke Lunch
07:22 Alan Davis Beach
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Great video, but I do have a story to tell about China Walls.
I was involved in an incident on May 18th 2022 at China Walls, where a few of my friends and I had decided to come take one last group picture before graduation practice began that afternoon. We encountered two drunk tourists (we would find this out later) standing at the edge of the cliffs when we came down. Mind you the surf that day was incredibly rough, 6-7ft, tons of rogue sets, and all around an overcast and windy day. So, one idiot decides to jump in. His girlfriend then yells at my friends and me to come help. Wave after wave, the guy finally lets go of the cliffs, exhausted. My friend grabs the life preservers from the top off the cliff while I call 911 and get Ocean Safety and HFD on the way (They came with two fire trucks, a helicopter, 2 jet ski teams and 6 swimmers). My friend jumps in the water after the guy who got swept out, but quickly gets exhausted fighting the surf. Then the girl gets swept in as well, and battered against the cliffside as she had her back to the ocean. I quickly hand the phone to my friend, strip down to boardshorts, and jump in after my friend with the spare life preserver, as my friend who jumped in went to retrieve the girl as she had not been swept out so far. They managed to get her out, but I was swept out a bit past Fingers trying to haul this 200lb+ fat drunk guy to shallow waters so I could get him propped up against a rock to breathe (mind that I am a state champion level swimmer and somewhat experienced surfer). I was tired when I finally dragged the guy up onto some rocks out of the surf zone and the break. About two minutes later, three Ocean Safety Lifeguards and Fireman came and coordinated the hand off to the jetski team circling just offshore so they could take the guy to the boat ramp about a half mile north. The poor guy had lacerations everywhere on his body, was concussed, vomiting from inhalation of seawater, and was coming in and out of consciousness by the time we handed them off to the jet skis. The girl was also in critical condition as I learned later from EMS. I walked down the rockline closest to the shore with a lifeguard up to a waiting truck so I could go get checked out by EMS by the original entrance at Hanapepe loop (My friends were waiting at the entrance as well, thinking that I had died as I got swept out of view of China Walls so they screamed in relief as I threw them a shaka driving past). We got detention for ditching school on the last day but never did I think that something as crazy as this would happen. Still graduated on that Friday to roaring applause as the Fireman came down to the ceremony and gave props to us for making that ballsy save.
Anyways, respect the ocean. As beautiful as it is, it can take your life in a split second should you underestimate it.
TLDR: My friends and I saved two drunken idiot tourists at China Walls who clearly had no idea what they were doing. Got detention for skipping last day of school but was 100% worth it as we graduated with a shoutout from HFD two days later.
News Articles:
www.kitv.com/news/local/2-swimmers-seriously-injured-after-being-swept-into-the-sea-at-china-walls/article_5d302556-d713-11ec-8718-0fc3f9f14cbd.html
www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/18/breaking-news/2-injured-after-being-knocked-into-ocean-by-surf-at-china-walls/
As a tourist myself, I HATE those kind of tourists. Respect is the key word. People need to respect
Thank you both for all the fantastic videos. I hope I can move there as well soon...
Our pleasure! We hope you can too!
Love the video❤️ beautiful scenery🌺
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Hey guys!! I've been watching your videos in preparation to come to Oahu for my honeymoon with my husband! Great places guys!!
You guys make the perfect pair. I love listening to you talk. Your voice is so soothing. The drone shots are BREATH TAKING! And the effort you guys put into filming the scenery for us viewers. Amazing. I feel like I’m there with you! Can’t wait to visit next week!!!!! Been binge watching your videos. Thank you for sharing all of your info!
Aah thank you so much!! Glad you like it. Enjoy your trip, you will love the island! 😁
Thanks for sharing
Very cool!
Love this video!
Thank you! 😁
China walls looks so cool!
Thanks again guys. Looking so forward to visiting soon.
Your videos are surreal! I miss Hawaii!!
Mahalo for watching! Hope you can visit soon!
I'm making my 1st trip to Oahu, 81 years to the day since the Pearl Harbor raid. Traveling to Hawaii has been on my bucket list for some time. Thank you for sharing all your experiences with Hawaii travel! It will help me make the most of my trip out there; I've added some locations to my "Must See" destinations around Oahu, based on your videos. I see that you've been to Thailand too! I'll be retiring there in 2023. Ever think of starting your own travel guide service?
Beautiful
Go to Hanauma Bay on Wednesday, it is closed the day before and will be clearest.
Please don't stop posting Im so grateful to see your adventures my daughter and I will be moving to Oahu 2021 and I ore than excited creating a backlist of places to go and things to and I love the views you catch : )
That is so exciting!! And thank you for your comment, that keeps us going :) Good luck moving to Oahu, let us know if you have any questions!
Love tropical foods, eat em every day
Us too!!
How do you get in and out of the water at China Walls??
love your videos ! What do you recommend for protecting your belongings on the beach while you two are swimming?
Thanks! We just leave our belongings on the beach. We usually don’t swim too far away, and always have our stuff in sight. So far, nothing has ever been stolen from us. Hope that helps!
What kind of coffee was the premium coffee at the beginning?
I need to know how you got out of the water at china walls lol.
What was the poke spot you guys ate at?
is there a luau that you recommend? i am going in 3 weeks. i hear tao is ran by locals, but looks like it is booked for my dates. sigh
New subscriber thank you for the great information. My husband and I are thinking about moving to Oahu
Woohoo! That’s exciting. If you have any questions, you can always reach out. Shoot us an email or dm, and we’ll be happy to help!
What's the name of the place you got the poke bowl in Waimanalo?
Shima's Supermarket, really delicious poke! I believe the store is part of the Times chain.
Your voice is so relaxing! I enjoyed the vlog, moving soon so I'm loving your content. Thank you!
Thank you! Enjoy your move to Oahu, it’s going to be so much fun 🤙
Walk up to the nuuanu pali look out at night on nuuanu road alone. Bring plenty of matches.
Love your farmers market tour but chinawalls and halona cove shouldn’t be on your todo list. Many tourist drown or get hurt at China walls because they wanna jump in and can’t get back up. Halona cove is a high theft area and cars will get broken into. Don’t recommend any place that your calling secret or good spot to visit a to do check list for any one visiting.
I have an even better spot for you guys to check out - Mu Ryang Sa Temple in Palolo. Tip, go all the way to the back right corner near the fish pond and you will find hundreds of mini budha statues.
Wow we've never heard of it. Sounds really cool, thanks for the tip! Something to add on our list!
@@DennyandNikki It's a hidden gem. Very peaceful, no tourists. Great place to relax. Very quiet.
Great tip, can’t wait to check it out!
I love your videos ❤️ wish I could visit Hawaii one day
Thank you so much! You will visit Hawaii one day ;)
😂 China Walls: one of the best places to die and one of the worst places to snorkel 😂
The first water location you stopped,I’d love to have a view of that everyday
Right! It’s beautiful
Did you rent your car from a local? Prices seem quite high right now from the major companies. Any clue if the bus hits these spots?
No, we live here, so we use our own car. But no clue, you could check the bus schedule at www.thebus.org. I've heard the buses make many stops here on Oahu, so the bus rides can be quite long. Hope that helps :)
The bus will get you close to most of these. Rent a Hui car for an hour to get you there. They are $20 per hour.
Do you guys need a drone license to fly your drone and add that content in your videos?
Me and my wife are planning a move to Hawaii. We love following along your journey
That's exciting! Good luck with your move and happy holidays!
We just made the move 6 months ago. During the plan Demic even!! It is amazing!!! Good luck hope to see ya in the beach!!
Yo! love the hat...where'd you get it??
Thanks man! It’s from the brand Tilley, they have good quality hats 🤙
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I've always wanted to go to China Walls but can't figure out where/how you get out of the water. 😂
It's really difficult! We had to climb the slippery rocks!
@@DennyandNikki Okay that is very good to know. We'll go but won't bring grandma 😁
queen s bath....
Hi guys! I loved seeing the waterline moving up to the top and pass the top when I went underwater with you guys and seeing you guys swimming underwater as well! Hi Nikki, I loved seeing you swimming underwater in your beautiful bikini swimsuit on! That was lovely and beautiful! I hope that makes your day!💕🐋😊🌊👙💧🐟🥰👍💦😍🐳❤️🦈🐬
Ok video but you definitely shouldn’t be recommending China walls to snorkel. It’s beautiful but not an and easy or very safe spot, and dangerous when tide or waves are up, especially for people who don’t know and don’t live here.
I was wondering the same thing too. I would love to have that much vis and clarity but better to be safe then sorry.
This is true. Not recommended for tourists and people can/have drowned here.
Nice video but China Walls is risky. Super turbulent waves, tides and currents. I understand making content but please don't put the uneducated in danger.
6:20 safety is not these guys biggest concern. They also aren’t local so they are not experts of the land by any means.
Drive w/ a cop and voyeur on the communities..
I like your video content but NOT the music choice which is Not needed, it is distracting and annoying! At Least get better music!!!
Disappointing. I wish you would have showed all or at least more of the farmer's market vendors and what they have to offer
Yeah, I can see how that would be disappointing. Thanks for the feedback though!