Lanai Lookout is a scenic lookout just off
the highway. During whale watching season, many people gather here to watch whales
from December to April. Be sure to bring your binoculars. For those brave
enough to climb down the sheer cliff, it can be one of the closest places in
all of Hawaii to see whales from land.
Another favorite activity at Lanai Lookout is
extreme diving. First, you have to climb down the sheer cliff before making
sure that your equipment is working right and that you have an exit plan. Once
in the water, you can expect to see a variety of marine life including razor
wrasse, a pebble urchin, and tako. Make sure to check out the underwater
tunnels, but always enter them so you are going away from the land. Some divers
even report being able to get incredibly close to whales while diving here.
Know your exit plan, as you may discover that you need to exit without being
able to see what you are doing.
If the wind and tide positions are right,
people can see 25 plus foot waves from this location. Therefore, everyone
enjoying this area should be extremely careful.