Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

We spent Memorial Day (morning) hiking up Makapu'u Point Lighthouse trail... Beautiful, beautiful views and a must do for all visitors and locals... (too bad we just discovered it for all of our past visitors!). Here are my hiking tips and observations for Makapu'u Point Light Trail.

1. Let's be honest here.. it is an easy hike and therefore a great hike for all! It is super toddler/kid friendly because you can push a stroller the whole way on a paved pathway.
2. I would recommend going during Whale Season. We missed it by a month or two, but apparently you can see tons up there.
3. Wear sunscreen.
4. If you are coming from the North Shore area be prepared for a longer hour drive. (Ha an hour seems long when you live on an island).
5. We realized, at the peak, it is only 5 miles from Bellows Airforce Beach so you should just make a day of it!
6. The top is very windy so be prepared for that! We had a run-away stroller with the brakes and all.. (don't worry H was not in it at the time!)

(This last photo features the beautiful yet intense cliffs!)

 

We are planning on spending the rest of Memorial Day with some friends for an evening BBQ. There is an amazing Lateran Lightening Ceremony in Honolulu for Memorial Day... We are definitely planning on attending next year!

xoxo,

allie