China Walls
China Walls
4.3
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This breathtaking stretch of lava-rock ledges is perched on the rugged cliffs by the Koko Kai Mini Beach Park. Enjoy breathtaking views all year round, especially in the evening for mesmerizing sunsets framed by the Pacific Ocean. In winter, you might even be able to spot migrating humpback whales in the distance. You also be able to spot many locals and adrenaline seekers surfing and even cliff-jumping off the ledge. The spot is a short 30-minute drive from downtown Honolulu but the path down can be a bit tricky—wear a good pair of shoes and watch out for slippery rocks. – Tripadvisor
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Rob M
Sterling, VA13 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Beautiful area, but you must respect the ocean and cliffs. It’s easy to see how people die there. While visiting with my daughters just two days ago, there was a local man warning people to stay out of the water at the bottom of the stairway/path. Just looking at the waves, it was obvious to me nobody should be jumping in. We arrived at the point in time that 3 other local men decided two idiots in the water wouldn’t make it out without help. We witnessed them spending about 40 minutes in the water saving the two, while also warning people on the cliffs/rocks to get away so they weren’t smashed against rock or swept off the ledges. One man rescued had deep lacerations on his feet and other scrapes/cut all along his legs from the rocks.
Bottom line-if you visit and don’t listen to the locals or just use common sense looking at the waves-you may not make it out of they don’t show up to save you.
Bottom line-if you visit and don’t listen to the locals or just use common sense looking at the waves-you may not make it out of they don’t show up to save you.
Written May 22, 2022
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Tween mom of two
Windermere, FL32 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The view was amazing and this is definitely not for everyone. My teenagers and husband enjoyed jumping off the wall. Wait for people that know what they are doing if you are going to jump in and ask someone with experience if that day is good waves. My son jumped in 3 different days and said it was drastically different each day on how easy it was to get out of the water.
Written January 9, 2024
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Thata Portugal
Vancouver, Canada249 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This is a quite interesting place. This is not a beach, it’s literally the back of some houses which have a wall that leads to the ocean. There seems to be a place where locals go to fish and jump into the water/swim for fun. Not the most comfortable place to stay for very long, but definitely very beautiful
Written June 28, 2022
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SylviaJo
Williams Lake, Canada55 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Wonderful spot to watch the sunset, whales and large waves crash into rocks. People jump off the wall, you see paddlers and body boarders and watch the waves crash. People of all ages and a few nights someone had speakers and was playing music.
Written February 14, 2020
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Nostalgiyeah
Bothell, WA2,068 contributions
Dec 2020
In an island full of beaches, this is an off-the-path attraction. This park is marked as Koko Kai Mini Beach Park at the entrance. This is a formation of rocks, jutting out into the sea. And waves keep crashing onto the rocks making it fun to watch. The lack of crowds was a pleasant surprise from a lot of other places by the sea in southern Oahu. This park is in a residential neighborhood, with expansive houses all around the area. I did watch a few people jump from the cliffs into the sea, but I would definitely not recommend it, unless you are a very good swimmer and are extremely comfortable with the ocean. Be very cautious when exploring China Walls - noticeably large waves keep crashing into the rocks, which could be slippery in some places. All in all, a good place to see the waves in the backdrop of an expansive ocean!
Written January 2, 2021
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al22tecc
Philippines8,273 contributions
Jan 2020
Using google map and/or waze is strongly recommended because there were no singages that point to this place. Based on the given instructions, we were given a nice tour around an upscale neighborhood or subdivision. Eventually, we reached a culdesac road where there is a vacant lot between two residences. We followed some cement blocks that acted as steps towards the bushes. After the bushes we were rewarded with a beautiful sight of a rocky cliff. Some people at mid day were jumping off, though the height wasnt that much. We walked to the left for a better view of the ocean and the waves smashing into the rocks.
To park, I backtracked to the road prior to the street into the culdesac.
This is just a kilometer away and inside the same neighborhood for the spitting caves.
To park, I backtracked to the road prior to the street into the culdesac.
This is just a kilometer away and inside the same neighborhood for the spitting caves.
Written January 9, 2020
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Christi L
Miami, FL11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The VIEW!!! Probably more for teenagers and young adults. Parents may not be interested in jumping and it’s a slippery sandy path to the cliff. Our young adult children had a blast! It takes some strength to climb back up . Take precautions, jump in feet 🦶 first!
Written July 6, 2023
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Nikko Gandia
Monterey, CA316 contributions
Sep 2022
I visited here and hiked many trails on 09/13 during my first visit to Hawai'i & posted a vlog! Search "Nikko Gandia Travels" on YT.
Free street parking. Watch your step, the wet algae on the rocks make it very slippery. Watch your distance from the cliffs, the waves are powerful and can sweep you off your feet. ;) Also if you're going further down, don't get stuck in one of the coves. You can be trapped due to the waves crashing and not being able to cross certain sections because of it.
Free street parking. Watch your step, the wet algae on the rocks make it very slippery. Watch your distance from the cliffs, the waves are powerful and can sweep you off your feet. ;) Also if you're going further down, don't get stuck in one of the coves. You can be trapped due to the waves crashing and not being able to cross certain sections because of it.
Written March 18, 2023
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ITRT
Virginia46,591 contributions
Mar 2022
My husband and I were quite interested in seeing China Walls and Spitting Caves but changed our minds after seeing how to get to them. They are in the upscale neighborhood Hawaii Kai. Public access is between two properties. Look for marker 119A. The path becomes narrower as one descends. Navigating the path is a challenge itself. Trivia: A surfer (Okita) was one of the first to surf here in 1948 and said it resembled the Great Wall of China. Three stars because I did not go down the trail.
Written May 26, 2022
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Southridgeshannon
Jourdanton, TX254 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Absolutely beautiful and easy to get to. A short walk through a little alley and your there. Just be respectful of parking. Remember, this is someone’s home and neighborhood.
Reading reviews we didn’t bring our bathing suits because we thought it would be too rough for us to swim, but I honestly regret that now. I think as long as your safe about it, it would be easy to snorkel.
Lots of people jumping in, taking photos, spear fishing. Beautiful spot!
Reading reviews we didn’t bring our bathing suits because we thought it would be too rough for us to swim, but I honestly regret that now. I think as long as your safe about it, it would be easy to snorkel.
Lots of people jumping in, taking photos, spear fishing. Beautiful spot!
Written December 8, 2022
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Where can we park if we want to cliff jump? is it crowded with tourists? How harsh are the waves in mid April?
Written March 28, 2019
The China walls spot is at the end of a cul de sac with no parking. You can drop off your group and then park the car on the street above. (Like a 2 min walk).
I’m sure it’s crowded sometimes but when we went it was a Tuesday and we were the only ones there!
It’s a good “first place” to jump if the waves are chill. Not too high but still really fun.
Written March 29, 2019
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