MAKAPU'U

Hawaiian for "bulging eyes"

Things to see: Manana "Rabbit" Island, Kaohikaipu "Turtle" Island, Makapu'u Point Lighthouse, hang gliders, whale watching December through April

Good for: bodysurfing and boogie boarding, surfing after 5 pm (advanced), hiking (lighthouse trail)

Amenities: bathroom, showers, lifeguards, picnic area, parking lot

Nearby: Sea Life Park, Oceanic Institute

Caution: not good for swimming (dangerous shore breaks in the winter, strong undertow)

Directions and Map (google) - Reviews (yelp) - History (wikipedia)

Weather - Water Temperature - Wave Report - Wind - Tide - Sunrise & Sunset