The walk up to the lighthouse is easy and enjoyable. The trek down and back up the side of a mountain of lava rock to the tide pools was not! If you fall (and there are many opportunities to do so) you will probably not...More

My husband and I were definitely not prepared for such a hike. Actually we had no idea it would be so steep. I suggest you wear proper hiking shoes and go down slow and steady. The pools are gorgeous. We went on a sunny day...More

In the summer of 2016 a father and his 6 yr old daughter were swept out of these tide pools and died. She was taken out first and he went in after her. The ocean is powerful and unpredictable at times. Prior to them being...More

It wasnt an easy hike to be honest but it was definitely worth it. You need to wear good shoes and be ready for this hike. Once you're there tho its beautiful and the water is not so cold. You can see some little fish...More

very beautiful coastline with decent facilities and easy access to ocean.....big parking lot and great views all around...we did not see the tide pools

First thing... make sure you go at low tide so you can actually swim in the tide pools — definitely check before making the trek! You can get to the Makapu'u Tide Pools by climbing down the cliffs off the Mkakapu'u Lighthouse Trail (you'll spot...More

Long and risky climb down the cliff to the pools - need trainers on - no thongs/flip flops. Rocks very slippy and do not climb further than the pools. We got out on the rocks but promptly washed back into the pool by a huge...More