Toilet Bowl in Oahu

Large hole in the rocks. With each wave, the level in this hole rises and then falls again through a cave. During storms here might rise fountains of water. Earlier this was a beloved swimming place, albeit dangerous. Now it is fenced off.

Spitting Caves in Oahu

One of the Spitting Caves, Oahu

Sea caves with blowholes. As the wave enters the cave, air pressure forces a slanted fountain of mist and water.

Haiku Stairs

Haiku Stairs

Dangerous stairway with (possibly) 3922 steps. Originally built in 1943 for a secret war-time radio station. Currently, it is illegal to climb due to safety reasons and property issues. Many visitors though take this risk due to very impressive sights.

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau

Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau

The largest heiau – ancient Hawaiian temple – in O’ahu. It was built in the 17th – 18th century and the area of the elevated stone platform reaches almost 8,000 m².

Windward Viaducts

Windward Viaducts

Impressive pair of highway viaducts leading along the foot of Ko’olau Range. Viaducts are some 2 km long each, with both ends entering into tunnels.

Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole

Powerful, visually very impressive blowhole that has formed in volcanic rocks. It is especially high – up to 9-10 m – at high tide and on windy days.