Halona Beach Cove, Honolulu

Halona Beach Cove, often called Eternity Beach due to its feature in a famous 1950s Hollywood romance movie, is a hidden gem on Oahu. Despite its secluded, unmarked location, it attracts numerous visitors annually. Located near the Halona Blowhole on the south side, close to Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach, it remains unseen from the road.

The beach gained fame from the 1953 movie "From Here to Eternity," starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr, especially for a memorable romantic scene on the beach. The name Eternity Beach, therefore, is quite apt.

This location continues to be a favorite for modern blockbuster movies, including "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."

While many tourists enjoy the view of Halona Beach Cove from above, others prefer the trail leading down to the beach for a closer experience of this unique cove.

There are no lifeguards, and the area is known for rough waves, strong currents, and slippery rocks, posing a risk to visitors. Notably, local fishermen have been using a nearby point, Bamboo Ridge, for fishing since the 1920s.

While Eternity Beach itself is a significant attraction, the nearby Halona Blowhole is a major draw for tourists, known for shooting water 20 feet into the air. It's a captivating sight to see waves crash into the shoreline, creating a spectacular display through the lava tubes.

Accessing Eternity Beach involves walking from the Halona Lookout parking lot towards Kalaniana’ole Highway and finding an unmarked trail entrance. Although small, Halona Beach Cove is uniquely charming, with a rocky shelf extending into the ocean on one side.