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Makapu'u Point Trail (Makapu'u Head and Makapu'u lighthouse) – Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

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Honolulu County
East Honolulu

Makapu'u Point Trail (Makapu'u Head and Makapu'u lighthouse) – Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

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Makapu'u Point Trail (Makapu'u Head and Makapu'u lighthouse) – Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

01:24

4.65km

160m

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A lighthouse, seabirds, humpback whales and the deep blue sea: This hike in the easternmost tip of O’ahu offers you a varied coastal experience on the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline. …

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Last updated: December 9, 2024

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Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail

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The Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail is one of the most famous and popular trails on Oʻahu. Along the paved trail, you will experience amazing views of the coastline and Makapuʻu Beach and see interesting places like the old military pillboxes.

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This viewpoint offers spectacular views of the coast, the beach and the picturesque lighthouse towering just before the ocean. If you're lucky, you can even spot some whales in their migration season from May - November.

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2.49 km

Makapu'u Head

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This is the highest point along the Makapu'u Point Trail — a superb vantage point for taking in views of Koko Head, Koko Crater, and offshore islets that serve as …

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4.65 km

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4.64 km

< 100 m

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4.02 km

610 m

< 100 m

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October 14, 2024

A lighthouse, seabirds, humpback whales and the deep blue sea: This hike in the easternmost tip of O’ahu offers you a varied coastal experience on the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline. On the Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail you are constantly on paved paths. You should definitely remember to bring enough

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