Take a getaway to Makapu'u Beach Park, a secluded beach on the southeast point of windward Oahu that sits just minutes away from Sea Life Park and near Ku Heiau. Semi-circled by sheer black cliffs, the whole surrounding Makapu'u Point offers dramatic and powerful scenery, especially for such a remote destination.

Makapuu Beach is a Hawaiian gem that sits below the Makapuu Point, located southeast of Oahu. Most visitors venture out this direction to hike up to the Makapuu Lighthouse, but rarely stick around to enjoy one of this most spectacular Oahu beaches! Oahu Map of Makapu’u Beach.

While Makapu'u Beach is known as a great body-surfing and boogie board beach, this review is is for Baby Makapu'u where locals take their keikis to play safely in the tide pools.

Makapuʻu Beach Park is backed by sea cliffs and is popular among bodyboarders and bodysurfers. And, just around the corner is Makapuʻu Point, the easternmost point on Oʻahu which is the site of the Makapuʻu Lighthouse.

Makapu’u is an almost hidden beach as you drive from Waikiki northeast counter clockwise around Oahu. You’ll drive past Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach and start climbing a hill. Just as you come though the volcano cliff-lined highway – bam you …

Backed by sea cliffs, Makapu'u Beach Park (view panorama) is popular among bodyboarders and bodysurfers. Rip currents and a powerful shorebreak make for a very rough ride, perfect for adventure seekers.

Jul 31, 2019 · Makapu’u Beach is located on the east side of Oahu – about 25 minutes driving from Waikiki and 20 minutes from Kailua. It’s directly across from Sea Life Park, which was nominated as one of Hawaii’s best family attractions – although arguably, Makapu’u is one too.

A covelike beach, Makapuu Beach Park is a gorgeous sandy escape tucked between the cliffs to the right and smatterings of lava rock to the left. When facing the water, to the right you’ll see an imposing lava rock cliff with a hundred-year-old lighthouse perched on the edge.

Makapuʻu Beach Park, located on the east side of Oahu, falls into this category of unpredictable beaches. On calm days, its clear sandy waters light up the bay and entice swimmers and snorkelers to jump right in.

Apr 19, 2010 · It’s safe to say, most beaches in Hawai’i are beautiful, but two, in particular, Sandy Beach Park and Makapu’u Beach Park, are both legendary and notorious, depending if you are a novice swimmer or an able bodysurfer / body boarder.