{"id":90049,"date":"2022-10-18T05:49:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=90049"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T03:16:12","slug":"makapuu-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/makapuu-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Makapuu Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;175474&#8243;]Makapuu Beach, on Oahu&#8217;s southeastern coast, is an island gem known for its dark blue waters with waves perfect for boogie boarding, sea cliffs, tidal pools, and historic lighthouse. There are a few panoramic lookout points along the coast featuring views of Manana (Rabbit) Island and the sea bird sanctuary, Kaohikaipu Islet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;601632&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=&#8221;h3,h4,h5,h6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;122118&#8243;]Highlights[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;597875&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;621647&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90051&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;547040&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790127&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180732&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With its large ocean swells and restriction on surf boards, Makapuu is one of Oahu&#8217;s best spots for boogie boarding and body surfing.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the amazing views of Rabbit Island located off the coast.<\/li>\n<li>During low tide you can visit the tidepools to see crabs, opihi, and other sea creatures.<\/li>\n<li>Humpback whales can often be seen past the shoreline from December to March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111120&#8243;]History[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;435650&#8243;]Hawaiian mythology tells the tale of Makapuu, a friendly woman with 8 eyes, who the area was named after. In 1909, the US Coast Guard built the Makapuu Lighthouse after a ship was grounded in the coral gardens off shore. The cliffs near the lighthouse is a popular nighttime fishing spot for deep sea fisherman.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;125152&#8243;]Tips when Visiting Makapuu Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;597875&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;621647&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90054&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;685294&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;790127&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;907437&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive early to secure a parking spot as parking is limited, especially on weekends and school holidays.<\/li>\n<li>Read and follow all warning signs on the beach.<\/li>\n<li>Speak with a lifeguard before you plan on entering the water as the ocean conditions can be very rough and dangerous.<\/li>\n<li>There are restrooms and showers available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_accordion title=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you swim at Makapuu Beach&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-1-14&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;498780&#8243;]On most days, Makapuu Beach is not a good beach for swimming since it often has high surf, strong shore breaks, and a powerful current. Only proficient boogie boarders and body surfers should enter the water, and should always speak to a lifeguard before hand.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is there a place to rent beach umbrellas or chairs?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664514556-2-62&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;500008&#8243;]No, there are no vendors located at Makapuu, and you will need to bring your own umbrellas and chairs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you buy food in the area?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528769408-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;198970&#8243;]No. there are no restaurants or food vendors at Makapuu. You can stop ahead of time at Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai to pick up food and beverages before heading to Makapuu Beach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you drink alcohol at Makapuu Beach?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1664528845937-3-0&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;195524&#8243;]No, you cannot drink alcohol at any beach on Oahu.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;870997&#8243;]How to Get to Makapuu Beach[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;182831&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<p>The easiest way to get to Makapuu Beach is by car. Located on Kalanianaole Highway, Makapuu Beach Park is approximately 30 minutes away from Waikiki, and on hour away from Ko Olina.<\/p>\n<p>You can also go to Sandy Beach on the Honolulu City Bus from Waikiki by taking the #23 Hawaii Kai &#8211; Sea Life Park route to Sea Life Park located across the street from Makapuu Beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Makapuu is a regular stop on east-coast circuits \u2014 many <a href=\"\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/ctg\/184499:oahu_island_tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=MakapuuBeach&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogMakapuuBeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oahu Island tours<\/a> pair Makapuu Lighthouse and Beach with Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach for a full southeast-shore loop.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;167093&#8243;]<strong>See Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dlnr.hawaii.gov\/dsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of State Parks<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ehawaii.gov\/visitors\/parks-and-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii.gov Parks &amp; Recreation<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;175474&#8243;]Makapuu Beach, on Oahu&#8217;s southeastern coast, is an island gem known for its dark blue waters with waves perfect [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":90052,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410,461,596],"tags":[151,514,359,600],"class_list":["post-90049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","category-oahu","category-oahu-beaches","tag-beach","tag-oahu","tag-things-to-do","tag-windward"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/makapuu_banner.jpg?fit=2000%2C1003&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Lani","author_link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/author\/lani\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Makapuu Beach - Hawaii Travel Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Plan your trip to Lanikai Beach with this handy travel guides. 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