Guests can spot keiki (Hawaiian for children) and adventurous adults diving into the waves, and knocked off their feet by the power of the ocean. Reopened as a botanical garden.

WAIMEA BAY BEACH. There were also pro divers who turned somersaults…and I could exactly hear my heartbeat.Waimea Bay Rock Jump on North Shore Oahu, Hawaii/photo credit: Julie CaoA girl was standing behind me and I noticed that she had jumped many times already.

She has lived in the USA and Canada for ten years and traveled extensively throughout the North and Latin America. There were a lot of people at the beach the day we were there. But I don't recommend it in the winter season.Just so you are not confused, the big rock is in the ocean.The cliff divers were diving off the top of the falls in Waimea Falls Park closed about 5 years ago. at the hotels. At the Audubon Center where the professional cliff jumpers used to be you can swim in the water under the waterfall but I don't think you are allowed to jump off or climb any rocks. I call it the sleeping Giant!Locals said there would not be many waves on the North Shore for the next couple of weeks. You need to bring your own food and drinks. Pack a picnic lunch from Koko Marina Center, just minutes down the road, for a day in the sun.Also, note that few areas shade exist. The water was pretty calm.

You will overlook one of the world’s prettiest beaches while chatting and laughing with hilarious locals, and your fear will eventually fade. You might find a few salt-water critters for a real look into underwater life that you can’t quite get at the aquarium. To climb up the rocks is fairy easy. Drive an hour northward from downtown Honolulu and you will find yourself in Waimea Bay Beach Park on the North Shore Oahu. Cliff Jumping Safety: Cliff Jumping Adventures should be used as a general guide to find suitable locations for cliff jumping. There are restrooms, changing rooms. Waimea Bay, found on Oahu’s North Shore between Haleiwa and Pupukea, is one of our all time favorite beaches. Parking is free. 10 meters in height), calm ocean surface, and powdery white sand, Waimea Bay a perfect spot to try cliff jumping in the summer. For those who are first-time cliff jumpers, you might stand atop the cliff for … Because of the mountains, the sun tends to disappear behind them by the late afternoon, so to enjoy Waimanalo at its finest, go earlier in the day.Also, you can find residential parking, but please don’t block driveways and venture with Aloha.Visit the best beaches on Oahu to have the perfect day at the beach. Also, many people climb the rock at Waimea Bay as a means for the thrill of jumping in the rushing ocean many feet below, but please use caution as there are signs posted telling you otherwise.

This includes injuries and/or legal issues. I have hit the bottom not a big deal it is just sand. Same for Maui's black rock at Kaanapali.

This is Lanikai Beach, one of the wonders of the east side.

Also, when you get hungry, the Waikiki Strip right next to the beach offers an infinite amount of places to eat and cool off.However, Waikiki Beach does get crowded.

She believes travel is not only about visiting tourist attractions but more about getting to know the culture, people and the place.Julie Cao is a Toronto-based travel writer and blogger. It looks like so muh fun!<

The bay is also known for its giant rock that rests half on the shore and half in water. It feels like the country out here. When you see brochures about visiting Hawaii, photos of Waikiki typically bring visitors to the islands. -  Designed by THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. During the summer months, the bay lies dormant with occasional shore breaking sets. Clear, blue seas sparkle. With crystal-clear aquamarine waters, ocean cliffs Jumping off a cliff at Waimea Bay, North Shore Oahu, Hawaii/Photo credit: Steven Worster via It took me half hour to suck up my fear of heights and decide to walk towards the ‘point of no return’.