James Austin Johnson Raves About Kahala Resort

Aloha From Kahala Resort

James Austin Johnson, the rising star of Saturday Night Live known for his spot-on presidential impressions, took to Instagram to share highlights from his family’s recent Honolulu getaway. In a grateful caption, the comedian wrote, “Mahalo vibes x1000000. Hawaii was so sick and I got to say 99% of that was due to the @kahala_resort being the best. We got to see dolphins every day, the beach was incredible and our volcanoes obsessed boy got to great diamond head every morning from the balcony. We are def coming back next time we come to Honolulu. Slides 7-12 taken by the little guy. Thank you Kahala!!”

Dolphins At Dawn

Johnson noted that swimming with wild dolphins became a daily highlight. The resort’s private beach often welcomed pods of spinner dolphins in the early morning, giving him a front-row seat to nature’s dolphin ballet. Fans have responded enthusiastically, flooding the comments section with dolphin emojis and vacation envy.

Balcony Views And Diamond Head

Alongside the marine life encounters, Johnson’s son captured stunning shots of Diamond Head from their suite balcony. The caption playfully referred to his son as their “volcano-obsessed boy,” highlighting the family’s delight at waking up to panoramic views of Oʻahu’s famous volcanic crater.

Resort Life And Family Time

Located on 21 acres of beachfront property, the Kahala Resort is celebrated for its understated luxury, private cove and resident dolphin program. Johnson’s shout-out underscores the resort’s reputation: poolside cabanas, spa services and Pacific-inspired cuisine add layers to a stress-free escape.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Between family fun and downtime, Johnson is gearing up for his Return to Office Tour. In a previous Instagram announcement, he revealed that four shows have been added in Nashville for July 11–12 (with Zach Pugh). Earlier stops include San Diego (June 27) and Salt Lake City (June 20–21). Tickets are on sale now, and fans can catch him coast-to-coast through August.

From Impressions To Island Impressions

James Austin Johnson, who joined SNL’s cast in 2021, built his career on uncanny takes of figures like President Joe Biden. Off-screen, he balances comedy with quality time—proof that even top impressions aren’t as impressive as real-life dolphin sightings and volcanic vistas.

Whether he’s nailing a political bit on late-night TV or unwinding with his family on Oʻahu’s shores, Johnson’s Hawaiian post offers a glimpse of the man behind the mic: a devoted dad, enthusiastic traveler and unabashed resort fan.

Trivia

James Austin Johnson has appeared in multiple comedy festivals, including the New York Comedy Festival.

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