Expanding Your Hawaiian Adventure

Your trip to Hawaiʻi is a chance to experience the incredible diversity of our islands. While the Big Island's raw, volcanic beauty is unique, your journey might also take you to Oʻahu, where different kinds of adventures await.

For the Thrill-Seekers: High-Adrenaline Fun at Coral Crater

After a few relaxing days soaking in the history and calm waters of Spencer Beach, you might be craving a different kind of thrill. If your Hawaiian journey takes you to Oʻahu, I always recommend my adventurous friends check out Coral Crater Adventure Park. Located in West Oʻahu, it's a fantastic contrast to the tranquil Kohala Coast. The park is an outdoor playground featuring six ziplines that send you soaring through the trees, a massive aerial adventure tower with challenging obstacle courses, rugged side-by-side ATVs to explore the terrain, and even a giant "King Swing" for a heart-pounding rush. It's a great place for families to be active together, with a minimum age of six for most of the main attractions.

For the History Buffs: A Journey to Pearl Harbor

Just as Puʻukoholā Heiau tells the story of Hawaiʻi's unification and the dawn of a kingdom, another sacred site on Oʻahu tells a pivotal story of world history. For anyone interested in the powerful events that have shaped our islands and the world, a visit to Pearl Harbor is a profound and moving experience. The main historic sites include the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the USS Arizona Memorial that rests above the sunken battleship, and the Battleship Missouri, where World War II officially ended. Visiting these sites creates a powerful thematic connection, bridging ancient Hawaiian history with a defining moment of the 20th century.

My Final Thoughts on This Kohala Coast Gem

Every time I leave Spencer Beach, I feel recharged. It's a place that perfectly captures the spirit of Hawaiʻi—a deep respect for the past, a joyful embrace of the present, and a profound connection to family and nature. It's more than just another beautiful beach; it's a complete experience that nourishes the body with its calm waters and warm sun, and the soul with its powerful stories.

Whether you come to watch your children build their first sandcastle in the safe, shallow water, to explore the vibrant reef with a snorkel and mask, or to stand in quiet contemplation before a temple that changed the course of a nation, you are connecting with something real and essential. I hope when you visit, you'll enjoy its calm embrace, treat the land and the sea with the respect they deserve, and leave with a true sense of aloha in your heart.