Get Away From It All At This Remote And Famous Hawaii Beach
By Megan Shute|Published February 16, 2019
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The Hawaiian Islands are home to 750 miles of stunning coastline — putting the island state behind Alaska, Florida, and California when it comes to coastline length. And while among that coastline you will find countless rock formations and sea cliffs, the beaches are what truly matters. And though Waikiki Beach is great for tourists staying at the area’s oceanfront hotels, today we’re heading to a famous beach on the opposite island of Oahu that will make you feel a million miles away from it all. Bonus: it’s famous for its appearance in the television hit, Lost.
On television from 2004 to 2010, Lost followed the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 when they crashed on a lush, mysterious island. Though the island was fictional, many of the scenes were filmed right here on Oahu, and there is perhaps no filming location more iconic than this one.
Nestled along Oahu’s north shore near Haleiwa, this stunning stretch of fine, white sand known as is quite rocky, but the tide pools, towering trees, and vibrant turquoise waters make it a must-visit.
After parking in the residential area, and walking down this beach access path, turn left to continue to the location of the Lost survivors beach camp. The spot is unmarked, though diehard fans of the show should be able to recognize it.
While the beach’s television fame is cool, that’s not the real reason to go: depending on when you visit, you’ll likely encounter sea turtles feeding in the surf or resting on the beach. Many argue that it’s the place to go if you want to see sea turtles on Oahu, and we can’t argue with them.
Though this beach is not ideal for swimming due to the rocky shoreline and heavy surf, it is an excellent spot for a long walk, a relaxing afternoon spent lounging in the sand, or just a quick visit on your way to or from Haleiwa.
Whether you’re a major fan of Lost or are simply looking for a remote and isolated place to hang out without too many tourists, this spot is undeniably breathtaking.
Have you ever been to this picturesque beach made famous by Lost? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
If you’d like to discover another incredible, famous Hawaii beach, click here to learn all about Halona Cove, the rugged spot known for its appearance in the 1953 classic From Here To Eternity, as well as Pirates of the Caribbean and 50 First Dates.
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