Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail

Yet another place I visited and was terrified! Granted, if you’re not a sissy like me – you’ll be just fine.

There’s a paved, wide path that takes you all the way up to the top of the mountain – with gorgeous views of the windward side of Oahu. The final joy of this hike is that once you make it to the top, you climb a few stairs enclosed by metal guard rails – look over the edge – and you’ll spot the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse.

When walking back, off to the left, there’s also an old building once used to store oil by the lighthouse keepers. This has since been sealed off by the government to keep people from vandalizing the building. Whoever was unlucky enough to stand watch over this place during times of storm – must have been brave.

That person, wouldn’t be me.

Alan Davis Beach & Pele’s Chair

After visiting the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse you can head down the hill, and just before hitting the parking lot, you can turn left and make your way down to Alan Davis Beach.

When entering the beach you’ll see a tall, strange outcropping of rocks that looks like a chair to giants. This is Pele’s Chair. The ancient Hawaiian goddess of fire and lava. Fitting.

When the waves are large and wind high, this place is dangerous out to the left, so be aware of the ocean and what it’s doing. The beach is small, but since it’s a little walk – it isn’t always super crowded. There are also tidepools and a little wading pool you can swim in too. It feels secluded and a world away from Waikiki’s busy streets.

We then drove up to Kailua Beach to enjoy the rest of the day on Oahu – continuing our wonderful adventure on the island.