Walks · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
2 miles there and back
A paved path to the lighthouse lookout at Oʻahu’s eastern tip.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Aaron Zhu · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- Whales in winter
- Sun protection
- Address
- East Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
About Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
The Makapuʻu Point trail, in Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, is 2 miles round trip with 500 feet of climbing over hot, dry slopes, rated moderate (Hawaiʻi State Parks). From November to April humpback whales can be seen from shore around the islands (NOAA).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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