Comments on: Oahu’s Top 3 Scenes Where LOST Is Filmed http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/ Hawaii Travel Guide & Vacation Advice Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:44:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51336 sheila Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:06:03 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51336 OK, thanks for answering my question, Diane. :) OK, thanks for answering my question, Diane. :)

]]> By: Diane http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51334 Diane Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51334 No, actually I don't. I live in Southern California. I found them on the internet last year. It is the only outside company allowed at Kualoa Ranch to give LOST tours. We went on two of them, one last summer and one just this past March. They do a great job, and I highly recommend them to serious LOST fans. I wouldn't have just repeated the information if I had noticed that my March post was the last one until today! Sorry about that. No, actually I don’t. I live in Southern California. I found them on the internet last year. It is the only outside company allowed at Kualoa Ranch to give LOST tours. We went on two of them, one last summer and one just this past March. They do a great job, and I highly recommend them to serious LOST fans. I wouldn’t have just repeated the information if I had noticed that my March post was the last one until today! Sorry about that.

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51332 sheila Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:51:07 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51332 Hi Diane - I'm just curious - do you work for this tour company that you have recommended a number of times here? Hi Diane –

I’m just curious – do you work for this tour company that you have recommended a number of times here?

]]> By: Diane http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51329 Diane Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:40:54 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51329 Make sure to take a LOST tour at Kualoa Ranch (Northeast side) when you're there. KOS Tours www.hummertourshawaii.com gives 2, 5, 8 and 10 hour tours. The 2 and 5 hour tours cover Kualoa Ranch (many LOST locations and the valley is AWESOME) with the 5 hour tour covering additional locations including Molii Fishpond where several shows/movies (50 First Dates) have been filmed including LOST. The Ranch also offers its own tours which are cheaper but they are not LOST specific. I highly recommend KOS Tours if you can afford it. They picked us up for the 5 hour tour at our hotel in Honolulu/Waikiki, and we took a day trip on another day to the North Shore (West side of the island) to see the beach, waterfall (Waimea Valley), and YMCA (Other's Camp) locations. Also the Banyan Tree at Turtle Bay which is hard to find and involves a LOT of walking. I suggest doing that on a separate day or getting a very early start. You can stay at Turtle Bay if you want, but it isn't necessary. It's a nice place to stay if you can afford it. Don't forget to get some shaved ice either at Matsumotos on the North Shore or Waiola Shave Ice in Honolulu (a hole in the wall but better than Matsumotos!). If you stay in Waikiki, there's a webcam in front of the Duke's statue across from the Hyatt Regency where your friends/family can see you (honolulu.gov or search for Waikiki webcam. Have a great trip! Make sure to take a LOST tour at Kualoa Ranch (Northeast side) when you’re there. KOS Tours http://www.hummertourshawaii.com gives 2, 5, 8 and 10 hour tours. The 2 and 5 hour tours cover Kualoa Ranch (many LOST locations and the valley is AWESOME) with the 5 hour tour covering additional locations including Molii Fishpond where several shows/movies (50 First Dates) have been filmed including LOST. The Ranch also offers its own tours which are cheaper but they are not LOST specific. I highly recommend KOS Tours if you can afford it. They picked us up for the 5 hour tour at our hotel in Honolulu/Waikiki, and we took a day trip on another day to the North Shore (West side of the island) to see the beach, waterfall (Waimea Valley), and YMCA (Other’s Camp) locations. Also the Banyan Tree at Turtle Bay which is hard to find and involves a LOT of walking. I suggest doing that on a separate day or getting a very early start. You can stay at Turtle Bay if you want, but it isn’t necessary. It’s a nice place to stay if you can afford it. Don’t forget to get some shaved ice either at Matsumotos on the North Shore or Waiola Shave Ice in Honolulu (a hole in the wall but better than Matsumotos!). If you stay in Waikiki, there’s a webcam in front of the Duke’s statue across from the Hyatt Regency where your friends/family can see you (honolulu.gov or search for Waikiki webcam. Have a great trip!

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51314 sheila Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:06:38 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51314 Chris - I think you'll still recognize the main locations even if the props are gone. As for a convenient location, I'd recommend Turtle Bay Resort. It is centrally located to the major locations. Some filming was done on the resorts property around a banyan tree. It's just 10 minutes drive to get to the beach camp. Chris – I think you’ll still recognize the main locations even if the props are gone.

As for a convenient location, I’d recommend Turtle Bay Resort. It is centrally located to the major locations. Some filming was done on the resorts property around a banyan tree. It’s just 10 minutes drive to get to the beach camp.

]]> By: Chris http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-51309 Chris Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:09:26 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-51309 Hi Sheila! Great post. I'm an avid LOST fan myself and always thought it would be great to visit Oahu and see some of the filming locations. Now that LOST has ended, I feel sad that I didn't make the trip sooner. I'd still like to visit the locations, even though production for the show has ceased. Can you offer any recommendations on where a LOST fan should stay to make seeing these locations easier? Especially the locations where the Survivor Camp & plane crash were filmed. Those are the spots I want to see the most. I would hate to accidentally get a hotel that's on the opposite end of the island. I'm sure it wouldn't be a big deal to drive to the LOST locations from anywhere on the island, but I'm hoping to find a hotel that is within a close proximity. Hi Sheila!

Great post. I’m an avid LOST fan myself and always thought it would be great to visit Oahu and see some of the filming locations. Now that LOST has ended, I feel sad that I didn’t make the trip sooner.

I’d still like to visit the locations, even though production for the show has ceased. Can you offer any recommendations on where a LOST fan should stay to make seeing these locations easier? Especially the locations where the Survivor Camp & plane crash were filmed. Those are the spots I want to see the most. I would hate to accidentally get a hotel that’s on the opposite end of the island. I’m sure it wouldn’t be a big deal to drive to the LOST locations from anywhere on the island, but I’m hoping to find a hotel that is within a close proximity.

]]> By: Diane http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-41431 Diane Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:50:06 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-41431 You can take a LOST specific tour with KOS Tours, Inc. To see the LOST sites covered, go to http://www.hummertourshawaii.com/page/1111465. They have, 2, 5, 8, and 10 hour tours. They cost more than the Kualoa Ranch Tours, but they show LOST scenes on a DVD in the hummer and then show you the location on the tour. The guide also takes your picture whenever you want. I got one golfing with "Hurley" on the golf course (you'll see what I mean). The guide is usually a LOST fan and it's more like a private tour as opposed to a bus load of people. Interestingly, I've taken both the 2 hour (last July) and 5 hour (a couple weeks ago) tours and both times, I was the ONLY LOST fan in the hummer, except for the guide. My husband isn't even a fan. So I got to sit in the front seat the whole time and converse with the guide about LOST. The 5 hour tour takes you to Moli'i Gardens where the sub pier is and where Sawyer threw the ring into the water. Lots of movies and shows were/are filmed there. I highly recommend a KOS LOST tour! You can take a LOST specific tour with KOS Tours, Inc. To see the LOST sites covered, go to http://www.hummertourshawaii.com/page/1111465. They have, 2, 5, 8, and 10 hour tours. They cost more than the Kualoa Ranch Tours, but they show LOST scenes on a DVD in the hummer and then show you the location on the tour. The guide also takes your picture whenever you want. I got one golfing with “Hurley” on the golf course (you’ll see what I mean). The guide is usually a LOST fan and it’s more like a private tour as opposed to a bus load of people. Interestingly, I’ve taken both the 2 hour (last July) and 5 hour (a couple weeks ago) tours and both times, I was the ONLY LOST fan in the hummer, except for the guide. My husband isn’t even a fan. So I got to sit in the front seat the whole time and converse with the guide about LOST. The 5 hour tour takes you to Moli’i Gardens where the sub pier is and where Sawyer threw the ring into the water. Lots of movies and shows were/are filmed there. I highly recommend a KOS LOST tour!

]]> By: Mohammed http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37585 Mohammed Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:35:50 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37585 Wow plain gorgeous! it's indeed in my to-visit-list :) Thanks Sheila Wow plain gorgeous! it’s indeed in my to-visit-list :)

Thanks Sheila

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37541 sheila Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:23 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37541 Mohammed - if you'd like to see a real temple where LOST was filmed see the gorgeous Byodo-In Temple http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/08/25/oahus-byodo-in-temple/ Mohammed – if you’d like to see a real temple where LOST was filmed see the gorgeous Byodo-In Temple http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/08/25/oahus-byodo-in-temple/

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37465 sheila Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:23:36 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37465 Mohammed - The temple is just a set. I'm not sure where it's located, but I'm fairly certain that it's not in an area for public view. BTW, Jorge Garcia (Hurley) has a blog and yesterday he got a photo showing that the top of the temple was blown off http://dispatchesfromtheisland.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-windy-here-today.html A lot of jungle scenes are filmed near Turtle Bay Resort. See this post for information on how to get to a banyan tree that's in a lot of scenes. http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/07/10/finding-lost-sites-on-oahu/ Other jungle scenes are filmed on private property that's not accessible to to general public. Mohammed – The temple is just a set. I’m not sure where it’s located, but I’m fairly certain that it’s not in an area for public view.

BTW, Jorge Garcia (Hurley) has a blog and yesterday he got a photo showing that the top of the temple was blown off http://dispatchesfromtheisland.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-windy-here-today.html

A lot of jungle scenes are filmed near Turtle Bay Resort. See this post for information on how to get to a banyan tree that’s in a lot of scenes. http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/07/10/finding-lost-sites-on-oahu/

Other jungle scenes are filmed on private property that’s not accessible to to general public.

]]> By: Mohammed http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37362 Mohammed Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:25:20 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37362 Sheila, Thanks a lot for the response. I have a couple of questions; if you've seen episode LA X season 6, there is a temple where they carry Sayed to be healed there, do you know where this temple is? it looks pretty gorgeous and i really wanna check it out! Also, do you have any info to share about all the tropical jungles or rainforests where they shot Lost? Greatly appreciate your help! Sheila,

Thanks a lot for the response. I have a couple of questions; if you’ve seen episode LA X season 6, there is a temple where they carry Sayed to be healed there, do you know where this temple is? it looks pretty gorgeous and i really wanna check it out! Also, do you have any info to share about all the tropical jungles or rainforests where they shot Lost?

Greatly appreciate your help!

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37013 sheila Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:23:01 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37013 Mohammed - I've never taken an organized LOST tour. I've just found the locations on my own. I'd imagine with an organized tour, you'd be able to see a lot more sites and not have to do the driving. As far as the Kaaawa Valley -- you can drive out to the valley area, but to get into the valley itself, where LOST is filmed, you have to take one of the tours offered at the Kuoloa Ranch. Though you do have to pay for the tour to get into the valley, the good news is that most of their tours cost less than $25. Hope that helps. Mohammed – I’ve never taken an organized LOST tour. I’ve just found the locations on my own. I’d imagine with an organized tour, you’d be able to see a lot more sites and not have to do the driving.

As far as the Kaaawa Valley — you can drive out to the valley area, but to get into the valley itself, where LOST is filmed, you have to take one of the tours offered at the Kuoloa Ranch. Though you do have to pay for the tour to get into the valley, the good news is that most of their tours cost less than $25.

Hope that helps.

]]> By: Mohammed http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-37012 Mohammed Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-37012 Hey, Thanks a lot for the precious information. I'm headed to lovely hawaii in mid march. I have a question: i'm renting a car there w/ a GPS, so do you recommend we go around independently or just stick with a tour? also, is it possible to drive to Kaaawa Valley and tour it our own? Thanks a lot, you'll be my guide from now on ;) Mohammed Hey,

Thanks a lot for the precious information. I’m headed to lovely hawaii in mid march. I have a question: i’m renting a car there w/ a GPS, so do you recommend we go around independently or just stick with a tour? also, is it possible to drive to Kaaawa Valley and tour it our own?

Thanks a lot, you’ll be my guide from now on ;)

Mohammed

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-36841 sheila Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:04:52 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-36841 Melanie - I didn't know you were also fans of LOST until I read it on your blog recently. We have also been fans since the beginning. The Police Beach set is so cool to see. We didn't want to leave it the first time we saw it. I hope they leave some of the set up after the show is over. A security guard told us that one visitor to that set found a can of DHARMA food when he was there. Wouldn't that be a neat souvenir? Melanie – I didn’t know you were also fans of LOST until I read it on your blog recently. We have also been fans since the beginning.

The Police Beach set is so cool to see. We didn’t want to leave it the first time we saw it. I hope they leave some of the set up after the show is over.

A security guard told us that one visitor to that set found a can of DHARMA food when he was there. Wouldn’t that be a neat souvenir?

]]> By: Melanie@TravelsWithTwo http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-36817 Melanie@TravelsWithTwo Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:29:56 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-36817 Sheila, this post is brilliant! As a devoted fan of "Lost" since the beginning, I've often wondered where to see its best locations. On our next trip to Oahu, this list is coming with me...straight to Police Beach. My sisters-in-law live on Oahu, but tragically aren't fans of the show...they're too busy frolicking on beaches to stay in and watch TV! Sheila, this post is brilliant! As a devoted fan of “Lost” since the beginning, I’ve often wondered where to see its best locations. On our next trip to Oahu, this list is coming with me…straight to Police Beach.

My sisters-in-law live on Oahu, but tragically aren’t fans of the show…they’re too busy frolicking on beaches to stay in and watch TV!

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-36647 sheila Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:11:57 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-36647 Joe - I wish I could be a fly on the wall...er beach. :-) Joe – I wish I could be a fly on the wall…er beach. :-)

]]> By: Joe http://www.govisithawaii.com/2010/02/23/oahus-top-3-lost-scenes-where-lost-is-filmed/comment-page-1/#comment-36630 Joe Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:27:29 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=4308#comment-36630 They were filming just across from Dillingham Airport in Mokulia on the beach this weekend. They were filming just across from Dillingham Airport in Mokulia on the beach this weekend.

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