![]() After that, look for a loosely defined trail allowing you zig-zag down the mountain. ![]() At the third rest area, you will see two pairs of binoculars and an informational sign about whales. Many visitors come here when they find Waikiki and Diamond Head a bit too crowded once they see beauty in this lesser-known spot, they don’t want to leave. The Makapuu Tide Pool Hike To get to the pools follow the trail up as it weaves around the backside of the cliffs. Makapu’u is 17 miles (27 kilometers) east of Honolulu. ![]() Note that the water is too shallow for diving and there are no lifeguards. The prominent chair-shaped lava formation overlooks a protected natural ocean “swimming pool” that is popular among locals, especially when a telephone pole is installed as a makeshift jumping board. At any time of day, bring plenty of water there are no restrooms or services along the path.Ī short hike from the base of the lighthouse path will lead you to part of the Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline and two landmarks known unofficially as Pele’s Chair and Alan Davis Beach. If you’re an early riser, start up the lighthouse trail before dawn so you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific. On many days you’ll be able to see another Hawaiian island, Moloka’i, to the southeast. I relished the last of our Makapu’u visits with a view from. Blowhole on the left Pele’s Chair at Alan Davis Beach. I got a cut from the coral when that happened once, so I recommend going in when the waves are calmer. Bring binoculars to look for humpback whales, frequently visible from November through April. The waves at Makapu’u Tide Pools can get quite violent, pushing water forcefully into the pools and neighboring blowholes. The 2-mile (3-kilometer) hike up will take about 2 hours or significantly more if you stop to enjoy the spectacular views. Although it is a fairly steep incline to reach the 600-foot (180-meter) cliff, the path is fully paved, so it’s possible to take children up in strollers. Hike up the path leading above the lighthouse, but note that there is no access to the lighthouse itself. Nearby is Makapu’u Lighthouse, a working unmanned guardian of O’ahu’s coast. Bring water shoes to cross the rocky access and always be careful if waves build strength. Waves are smaller than on the North Shore and many sections of the bottom are soft sand rather than rocky coral. Come here for some of the best bodysurfing and boogie boarding in Hawaii. Just 30 minutes’ drive from Honolulu, find sandy beach, tide pools and rocky panoramas of Makapu’u Beach Park on O’ahu’s easternmost shore. One of O’ahu’s less-crowded beaches offers great boogie boarding and tide pool exploration with convenient nearby access to elevated views of the island.
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