Movie crew working in Kaaawa Valley. Photo by Laurie Borman

Waikiki, HI–The season premier of “Lost” hits the big screen in Waikiki before the rest of America will see it.  It’s showing as part of Sunset on the Beach, where  free movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights on a 30-ft. screen right on Waikiki Beach.  The city [...]]]>

Diamond Head Lighthouse. Photo by Laurie Borman

Waikiki, HI–The season premier of “Lost” hits the big screen in Waikiki before the rest of America will see it.  It’s showing as part of Sunset on the Beach, where  free movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights on a 30-ft. screen right on Waikiki Beach.  The city even sets up chairs and of course there’s food for sale.  I think they might be expecting a little bit bigger crowd for this one, though.

I’m not a “Lost” fan.  As a matter of fact, I don’t even have cable T.V. or any television reception whatsoever.  The excitement of the “Lost” premier is almost lost on me.  But I have been to Waikiki Beach, and I’ve been mountain biking in the Oahu setting where the series is filmed. (You can bike there, too with Bike Hawaii: the rugged scenery is from Kaaawa Valley.)   Both are spectacular places that bring back that “ahhhh” feeling of calm and peace and boundless love for the earth. 

At the far edge of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Lighthouse overlooks the ocean.  It’s a vigorous climb up the crater and a series of steps to a magnificent, windblown view of Waikiki and the lighthouse below.  Guided hikes through Discover Hawaii Tours cost $25 and include rt transportation from Waikiki hotels, and $5 if you drive in yourself.  If you can’t make it to the “Lost” premier, you can always hike Diamond Head.  Afterward, go have some shave ice and wait for the movie to start. 

I think I need to look up airfares to Oahu now.

Photo by Laurie Borman

Mountain biking on Oahu. Photo by Laurie Borman