Lanikai Beach Sunrise (Or Sunset?): Best Spots, Time
Lanikai Beach Sunrise
| Lanikai Beach Sunrise | Details |
|---|---|
| Best spots | Position yourself to view the offshore Mokulua islets, the sun will burst into view in close vicinity |
| Sunrise time | Sunrise hours are typically 05:45 am to 06:30 am depending on the time of year. Plan to be on the beach 15-30 minutes before sunrise! |
| Sunrise or sunset? | Not an early bird? Sunset at Lanikai Beach is also very pretty and colorful (obviously since Lanikai Beach is on the east shore, sunset is over the mountains) |
Sunrise at Lanikai Beach is magnificent, and likely one of the few things that will drag you out of your comfortable bed during your vacation at an unearthly hour!
If you’re visiting from mainland USA, the perfect antidote to jet lag is to grab some caffeine and head to Lanikai Beach.
Plan to be on the sand early, sunrise hours vary based on the time of the year, from 5:45 am to 6:30 am.
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The golden, pre-dawn twilight, a stunning experience starts 15-30 minutes before the actual sunrise.
The horizon burns orange, pink and purple long before the sun peeks over ocean surface.
Depending on the season, the sun will burst through in close juxtaposition to the two iconic Mokulua Islands, giving you a picture postcard setting for viral Instagram photo!
If you’ve been to Lanikai Beach before, be prepared for a different vibe, a serene, otherworldly setting, with a typical gentle trade breeze kissing your face and hair.
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