Ask the lifeguards on duty whether it’s safe enough to go into the waters, especially with children. Occasional large waves make swimming difficult for anyone less than a strong swimmer, especially with the presence of coral reefs and rocks on this side of the beach. Often, the currents can get strong, and its shore-breaks are intense. The water levels usually fall around an adult’s chest level. Yet, we recommend taking great precautions on this beach. Some people bodysurf, others surf,some swim, and others have fun in the waves. Amenities and Facilities at Makapu BeachĮnjoy the Many Fun Activities on Makapu’u Beach Family-Friendly Activities The greenery on the windward side gives way to rocky terrain as you get closer to Makapu'u. For instance, the road snakes along the Koko Head Crater, a black lava-rock mountain.As you continue driving towards Makapu'u from Kaneohe, the scenery changes significantly, at the point where the Ko'olau mountain range meets the ocean. Overall, we recommend the drive to Makapu’u as it takes you along one of Oahu's most scenic stretches of highway. Or, if traveling from Honolulu, travel east of the city, past Sandy Beach Park. Those interested in visiting Makapu’u can take the approximately 1.2-mile drivefrom Waimanalo Beach on the Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72). It is also a great place to visit with its breathtaking scenery of cliffs, islands, and more. People enjoy Makapu’u Beach for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, and just relaxing. The point has breathtaking views that many consider among Hawaii's best. It rises 647 feet above the azure blue sea. As a spectacular remnant, explore its ancient volcanic peak. Makapu’u Point embodies Hawaii's power and history.
Today, a modern ‘bright eye’ still roams Makapu’u -the cliff here forms the eastern tip of Hawaii where the prominent lighthouse bulges from it.Īs you drive along the highway to the beach, you will see Makapu’u Point towering over the azure blue bay. The people loved it so much that they named the beach after her. As such, she left them a statue of herself to remember her. Despite her looks, the people of Waimanalo liked the goddess so much as she did them.
The legend of Makapu’u tells the story of a Tahitian goddess who had eight bulging eyes and lived in a cave in the area. According to the Hawaiian language, Makapu’u means ‘bulging eye,’ referring to a Hawaiian legend.
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