Dive O' Clock Somewhere: Oahu, Hawaii

ShutterstockA white tip reef shark explores the inside of a wreck.
To divers, Oahu is known for its abundance of Pacific marine life and spectacular shipwrecks. As the sun sets over this island paradise, make a late-afternoon dive at the famous LCU wreck and Fantasy Reef. Then, top off the night by tapping into the Aloha spirit with classic tropical cocktails at Oahu’s last-standing original tiki bar, located at the La Mariana Sailing Club.
Happy Hour Dive Site: LCU Wreck and Fantasy Reef
Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: If you can’t decide between a wreck and a reef, Dive Oahu’s two-tank LCU Wreck and Fantasy Reef dive will give you the best of both worlds. First, drop onto the Landing Craft Utility, which lies upside-down in 75 to 90 feet of seawater. Check under the bow for whitetip reef sharks, look for coral structures on pipes that run through the ship and peer into the wheelhouse with a dive light before touring the outside of the wreck. Also, be sure to check out the surrounding artificial reef made from large concrete Z-blocks, where macro critters like frogfish and hair hermit crabs abound.
Then head to Fantasy Reef. This shallow dive (50 feet at max depth) is perfect for beginners. Lava tubes and overhangs create interesting swim-throughs at about 40 feet, and marine life including pufferfish, moray eels and octopus. If you’re lucky, you might even come across a monk seal. When the current is ripping, Fantasy Reef turns into an exciting drift, during which you can fly alongside green sea turtles and spotted eagle rays. Signature Experience: Sometimes fish get disoriented, too. Different species can often be found swimming upside-down on the “bottom” of the LCU wreck.
A 10-minute drive from the Dive Oahu shop will land you at one of Honolulu’s most iconic watering holes.
Watch the Sunset during Happy Hour at: La Mariana Sailing Club’s Tiki Bar

Becca HurleyLa Mariana Sailing Club is the perfect spot for a post-dive Hawaiian inspired cocktail.
Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: La Mariana Tiki Bar and Restaurant, burrowed on the beach of Keehi Lagoon, is the last original tiki bar on Oahu. Founded in 1957, it’s been wetting the whistles of locals and tourists alike for more than 60 years. And it’s no wonder why the establishment has been able to thrive for so long — its authenticity is unmatched in Honolulu. Traditional decor, old wood-carved tikis and live native Hawaiian music transport visitors back in time to when the Aloha State was mostly just pineapple fields and unspoiled beaches. If you’re a fan of “Hawaii Five-O,” you might recognize the popular spot, as it was featured on several episodes.
Signature Drink: La Mariana’s most famous cocktail is the classic Hawaiian Mai Tai — Trader Vic’s white and dark rum combined with the bar’s own blend of orange curacao, orgeat, pineapple and sweet-and-sour mix. If you want to kick it up a notch (and aren’t aiming to get up early for a morning dive the next day), try the Zombie, also known as the “super mai tai.”