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Makapu‘U Beach

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👍👍 One of the hidden gems in Oahu. It is more spectacular than Waikiki beach because of its water and landscape. The only problem is you need to get a rental car to get there. People often mention beach,

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Waimanalo Beach, HI 96795

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4.60 (38 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Kaipo U. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful beach. When the conditions are right the shore break is excellent. Lots of locals so, if you're visiting, show respect. Humility goes a long way in Hawaii. Don't leave valuables in your car.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 John Y. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the hidden gems in Oahu. It is more spectacular than Waikiki beach because of its water and landscape. The only problem is you need to get a rental car to get there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 1/5 Rob A. 1 year ago on Google
    Stay away. Homeless camping all over this beach. Trash and nastiness everywhere. Go to the one further south that says Makapu'u Beach Park.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 jorge mario velasquez r. 1 year ago on Google • 218 reviews
    Beautiful place. Easy parking and super crystal clear waters with natural pools
  • 5/5 Kemner F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful beach with nice tide pools. There are some homeless tents here so use caution when exploring
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 2 years ago on Google
    nice, relaxing beach!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 1/5 Joshua 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately this beach has been converted to dirty homeless encampment
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 PJ S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small beach. A lot of people staked out here for the weekend with their families, tents, and all. It’s a beautiful site and would definitely spend many hours enjoying the gorgeous mountains backdrop and admiring the sites of Rabbit Island and Kaohikaipu island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Odetta H. 2 years ago on Google
    Makapu'u is all Year round of varieties of events, open to the public. good area for camping, surfing, diving, swimming. what ever you want to do, just do it. but safely, enjoy the view
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Koungmin R. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    It's a great place for families to play with their children.
  • 5/5 Jason W. 5 years ago on Google
    For sunrise it was secluded and saw some wild life
  • 1/5 Supplychain I. 8 months ago on Google
    Homeless tents galore dont come to this side of the island as its riddled with homeless encampments. The local government should be ashamed of itself for letting this paradise go to complete disarray. If you are a tourist don’t come to this side of the island at all its not safe
  • 5/5 GXM 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely beach
  • 5/5 Jordan K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot for swimming camping or just cruzing
  • 5/5 Goran B. 2 years ago on Google
    amazing beach for buggie boarding and rather unforgiving currents (unpredictable) so just a heads up
  • 5/5 massimo and milad p. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing beach Lots of tents
  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beach it's more for surfer's but overall beautiful 😍
  • 4/5 Coffee S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was very beautiful and there were lots of locals, but I do not recommend it because the children are high and get deep soon. (Original) とても美しく地元の人たちもたくさんきていましたが、子供には波が高く、すぐに深くなるのでオススメはしません。
  • 5/5 Olivia B. 6 years ago on Google
    Hawaii just like on the postcards
  • 5/5 Kuuipoleilani K. 5 years ago on Google
    peaceful beautiful sunrises everyday
  • 5/5 JenNifer L. 6 years ago on Google
    So beautiful place.
  • 5/5 なますたたつや 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It was a very nice place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

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