The beach from "From Here To Eternity"

You know the famous scene with the longest on-screen kiss with the couple rolling about in the surf?   Well, OK, it's from an ancient black and white film.  I 'm sure you could find longer kisses on video on the Internet, but this is rated PG-13.   So, anyhow, it's an old movie, but the stars were good and the acting relied on story and dialog and not just special effects.  Yes, the waves crashing on the shore are real.   The sand in the bathing suits is real.   And if you know where it is, you too can roll about in the sand kissing that special someone.  Heck, it might even be a YouTube hit.    But enough of this blather....

The thing is, the "From Here To Eternity" beach is called "cockroach beach" by the locals.  It is a wild place to swim.  The currents are strong and the waves pound against the rocks just outside the cove, sending tons of water ricocheting from one direction to another and finally onto the small beach.
Where is this crazy place?   From Waikiki, take the Beach Bus (22) to Sandy Beach, one of the most dangerous beaches in its own right, and hike back up the road to the blowhole lookout.   After you watch the blow hole do its thing, go to the side of the parking lot towards Waikiki and look over the guard rail.   If you want to go down to the Beach, just go to the edge of the parking lot entrance near the guard rail.   Scramble down the rocks and there you are.

Warning: this beach has no lifeguard.  You are on your own here.  Beware of sharp rocks that will cut you.  Beware of cuts because they will get infected.   Beware of strong currents that can suck you out to sea.   Other than that, have fun.   Oh, and be sure to take your trash with you as there are no trash cans.

Mahalo,

Chet

Things to bring:
Sunscreen
Bathing suit
Towel

Shower after your swim down the road at Sandy Beach.  (That's also where the nearest bathrooms are).