Makapuu

Makapuu is Hawaiian for "Bulging Eyes", this beach is located below Makapu'u Point where the landmark Makapuu lighthouse is located. This is a very popular beach for bodysurfing and bodyboarding with large shorebreak. swimming hazardous. Rabbit Island sits just offshore and makes this beach very picturesque.

Makapuu's shore is lined with soft white sand. Though the water is prestine it may not be safe to swim due to riptides and currents caused by the waves. Perfect spot to sunbath and watch bodyboarders tear up the waves.

Makapuu is a great spot to sight see. Located right above the beach is Makapuu lighthouse a landmark on Oahu. There are many lookouts above the beach that provide an excellent view of Makapuu beach and two islands immediately off shore.

The smaller island is Kaohikaipu, commonly known as Black Rock. The larger island is Manana, commonly known as Rabbit Island. Rabbit Island was for many years the home of a small colony of rabbits, but none of them remain today.

Makapuu Beach Park provides:

LIFEGUARDS
SAND AND REEF
PICNIC AREAS
PHONES
SHOWERS
RESTROOMS

If you are not familiar with Makapuu and have concerns about safety consult the lifeguard on duty. Always use common sense if waves are huge do not go in the water. Surfing is also prohibited at Makapuu and ask lifeguard for the extent of the boundaries.