Here, the lava opens up to offer sandy beaches among the rocks and coastal shrubs. Just on the other side of the Makapu‘u Tidepools you’ll come to Kaupo Beach Park, a great beach for snorkeling, playing on the sand, fishing or learning to surf, with all the same great views as Makapu‘u. Coming from Koko Head, turn just past Sea Life Park into the oceanside parking area. To get to the tidepools, you can walk up the coast on dirt paths from Makapu‘u Beach Park and meander across the lava as far as you’d like to go, or you can park right at the tidepools. Be aware that the surf can wash up onto the tidepools, so its best explore the area when the surf is small to flat. The coast is fringed with black lava, creating some wonderful tidepools to explore. On the north side of the beach park are the Makapu‘u Tidepools.
There is a small paved parking lot for the beach park, another dirt lot that is severely rutted and only safe for four-wheel-drive vehicles, or you can park up on the highway in the designated lookout area and walk down to the beach. There are restrooms and showers, but parking is very limited, so it’s best to get there early. Snorkeling is best at the south end of the beach, where the rocks and cliff begin. On days when the surf is flat and the wind is light, the water becomes very clear. Check with the lifeguard for current ocean conditions. Makapu‘u is also known for its pounding shorebreak, alluring to bodyboarders, bodysurfers, and locals and visitors alike.īecause of the wave action, there are strong currents, and swimming should be done with caution. The scenery at Makapu‘u is breathtaking, complete with Rabbit Island and Black Rock, two seabird sanctuaries, protruding from deep water just offshore. Just to the north of the formidable headland, you’ll find Makapu‘u Beach Park, a beautiful crescent of white sand set against the deep blue ocean and dry, rugged cliffs. Makapu‘u Point marks the arid southeast tip of O‘ahu. The best beaches of Makapu‘u and Waimanalo are all a bit different, some with the most breathtaking scenery, others with dozens of tide pools to explore, or great opportunities for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. Recommendations from the African Diaspora.Workman Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown and Company Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Hachette Nashville Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Grand Central Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.
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