The journey to this wild natural coastline that has not yet been tainted by urbanisation is well-worth it. This becomes evident when you begin to spot the endangered seabirds nesting on the rocks together with the rare monk seals, unique to the island, lazing in the afternoon sun. When you reach the disused Kaena Light House, you’ll know you’re officially standing at the furthest west tip of Oahu. Staring over the edge you’ll realise why this point was believed by ancient Hawaiians to be the place where souls launched themselves into the after-life, as you’ll be tempted to leap into the great blue ocean beyond yourself.

Of course, there is a safe way to do this, by going snorkelling or surfing in the waters - but do make sure you’re a strong swimmer because the currents and winds are notoriously strong. However, it is due to this that the waves at Kaena point are renowned to reach dizzying heights of 15 metres in the winter, rumoured to be larger than the most popular spot for surfing in Oahu, Waimea Bay. Don’t worry though, in summer the sea is much calmer, and lifeguard’s are on duty so that you can enjoy splashing in the waves.

If you prefer to stay dry, simply roll out your beach towel and lounge on the beach, where you can spot whales cavorting out at sea, or perhaps even Hawaii’s state fish, the Humuhumunukunuapuaa (nope, it’s not a joke!). Another fascinating site is the huge sea cave Kaneana, legend says it's the home of the Nanaue shark.