Makapu'u Lighthouse is one of Hawaii's most familiar landmarks commanding a spectacular view of the Windward side of O'ahu. The lighthouse was built in 1909 and automated in 1974. A 2-mile paved trail leads to the lighthouse and a fantastic view of the entire coastline and the island of Molokai in the distance.
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The lighthouse from above
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The trail at the whale lookout
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Coast and Sealife Park looking north
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Looking down from the highest point
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A Cardinal along the way
Once used as an Army anti-invasion lookout during World War II, this location later served as a nautical navigational aid site and lighthouse by the United States Coast Guard. The road was ceded to the State of Hawaii. The automated lighthouse, which was once manned, is still in operation today. From Makapu'u Point, shoreline views from the terminus include Makapu'u Beach to Kailua and Sandy Beach to Koko Head Crater.
No more parking along the Highway
Star Bulletin Article :: July 28, 2005
Four years after the state bought 300 acres of Ka Iwi coastline for a state park, construction has begun on parking lots and roadside improvements to give the public better and safer access to the area.
"It's going to be safer, more scenic, and parking on the highway will be prohibited," said Dan Quinn, state parks director.
Contractor Robison Construction Inc. began work Monday on a $5 million project that will add:
» Two parking lots, one to serve the Makapuu Lookout and another for hikers heading to Makapuu Lighthouse or the Ka Iwi lowlands.
» Turning lanes on the Kalanianaole Highway for each of those lots.
» An addition of a second lookout area at Makapuu.
» Handicapped accessibility to the Makapuu Lookout.
» Landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants.
Collection of Makapuu Lighthouse Road Fotos
Four years after the state bought 300 acres of Ka Iwi coastline for a state park, construction has begun on parking lots and roadside improvements to give the public better and safer access to the area.
"It's going to be safer, more scenic, and parking on the highway will be prohibited," said Dan Quinn, state parks director.
Contractor Robison Construction Inc. began work Monday on a $5 million project that will add:
» Two parking lots, one to serve the Makapuu Lookout and another for hikers heading to Makapuu Lighthouse or the Ka Iwi lowlands.
» Turning lanes on the Kalanianaole Highway for each of those lots.
» An addition of a second lookout area at Makapuu.
» Handicapped accessibility to the Makapuu Lookout.
» Landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plants.
Collection of Makapuu Lighthouse Road Fotos
1 comments:
If your are hiking during the day be sure to carry a water bottle. This is a steep climb and can be hard on small children and poorly conditioned elderly.
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