Arguably the most romantic Oahu beach, Halona Cove Beach, also referred to by many as “The Here to Eternity Beach” or "Cockroach Cove", is a gem that’s right off a main highway, yet nearly invisible if you don’t know exactly where it is. If you’re looking for an adventurous free thing to do on Oahu that’s really different, quick and easy to get to, put this on your list.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
You’ll have to hike down a steep but easy path to the beach.  First locate the beach which will be on located on the right side of the parking lot as you face the ocean. The trailhead is right next to the entrance to the parking lot by the highway.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Halona Cove Beach, also known as "The Here to Eternity Beach", is hidden from view and very easy to miss. This HD video will give you an overview of a wonder Oahu Beach that makes for a fantastic free thing to do.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
We are swimming in the waters of Halona Cove Beach, also known as the “From Here to Eternity Beach” on the Island of Oahu.
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Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Depending on who else is there, you might see folks jumping off a ledge on the right side lava shelf.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
If you make your way to the middle, you’ll find a collection of little “finger coves” that you can setup camp and have a wee little bit of privacy, not to mention a commanding view of a beautiful beach.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Oahu’s Halona Cove Beach – the Here to Eternity Beach, has lava rock shelves on the left and right sides that give you a little varied topography if you want to lay out on some flat rock instead of your typical sand.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Though the water is almost always rough in this area, it’s relatively safe and free from currents under most conditions.
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Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Nearly hidden from everyone’s view, yet in the middle of Halona Beach Cove – the Here to Eternity Beach, there is a long dark lava tube which was formed by rapidly moving lava flows millions of years ago.
Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Here's a cool, free thing to do on Oahu right now: install beautiful, high-resolution Halona Cove Beach wallpaper on your computer and experience this awesome view all throughout your day!
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Oahu Beaches - Halona Cove Beach, From Here to Eternity Beach
Enjoy this high resolution slide show image gallery of things to do on Oahu for free, straight from Halona Beach Cove.
Here’s what we tend to bring when planning a full day at the beach:
• Collapsable beach chairs
• Collapsable tent
• Large mat to place on sand, enough for 4-6 people to sit and eat.
• Water, food, and coolers. We love tuna sandwiches so we’ll typically mix up a bunch of tuna and mayo, store it in a container, and bring along a loaf of bread.
• Juice drinks (try Hawaiian Sun brand).
• Chips, nuts, trail mixes.
• Candy bars/nut bars.
• Big hats to shade the sun.
• UV rash guard shirts
• Sunglasses
• Waterproof sunscreen
• Snorkel gear
• Swimming goggles
• Bodyboards
• Fins
• Two beach towels per person
• Change of dry clothes
• Plastic grocery bags (to store wet clothes)
